NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5298 Cottage Ln Birmingham, AL 35226

Ross Bridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $260,000 - $292,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,357 Sq Ft
$205/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 31, 2021

Last sale price $217,500 $160 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,712/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Attic
  • Porch
  • Laundry Room
  • Deer Valley Elementary School Rated A+
  • Patio
  • Garden Bath

About This Home

As of August 2021

Going Live Monday, July 26th! Charming 3 bedroom 2 bath Cottage in the Heart of Hoover! * Beautifully Decorated * Spacious Kitchen Cabinets * Large Laundry Room * Fireplace * Eat in Kitchen * Great Back Yard * Updated Flooring * Wonderful Neighborhood * Convenient to Everything * Roof and Hot Water Heater a Little Over 2 Yrs. Old *

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leda Mims

ARC Realty - Hoover Listed on: 07/23/2021

ARC Realty - Hoover

Last Buyer's Agent

Susie Helton

ARC Realty - Hoover

ARC Realty - Hoover

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,311

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 3,790

HOA Fees

  • $25 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,357 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Garden Bath

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Deer Valley Elementary School
  • Bumpus Middle School
  • Hoover High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Association fees include common grounds mntc
  • Association Phone (205) 979-8500

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,311

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$25 per month

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/1292614?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 1357
  • Legal Description: LOT 129 THE COTTAGES AT DEER VALLEY 32/37
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 158.44
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Termite Company Name: xxx
  • Termite Contract: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 160.28
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1998

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood Laminate
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Garden Tub, Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Kitchen1|Living1|MasterBath1|MasterBR1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|
  • Room 1: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Laminate
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Oven-Electric, Stove-Electric
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Closet
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1357

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 1 Side Brick, Siding-Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Garden/Patio Style: Yes
  • Patio Type: Open (PATIO)
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Underground Utils: Yes
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 1357

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: Yes
  • Association Fee: 295
  • Association Fee Per: Yearly
  • HOA Management Company: HOA
  • Hoa Phone: 2059798500

Fee Information

  • Fees Include: Common Grounds Mntc
  • Fire Fee: Included
  • Garbage Fee: Included
  • Library Fee: Included

Schools

  • Elementary School: DEER VALLEY
  • Middle School: BUMPUS, ROBERT F
  • High School: HOOVER

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-00-29-1-000-068.000

Tax Info

  • Tax District: HOOVER
  • Annual Tax: 1311

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: DEER VALLEY
  • High School: HOOVER
  • Jr Middle School: BUMPUS, ROBERT F

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2021
Closed on
Aug 31, 2021
Sold by
Stonecypher Randall S
Bought by
Vinson Rachel Ann
Seller's Agent
Leda Mims
ARC Realty - Hoover
Buyer's Agent
Susie Helton
ARC Realty - Hoover
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$217,500
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
1.16%
Current Estimated Value
$277,914

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$60,414
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.64%
Original Mortgage
$174,000
Outstanding Balance
$159,829
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$118,085

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2001
Sold by
Saur Lisa
Bought by
Joseph Charles C and Joseph Lindsey M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,120
Interest Rate
7.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1998
Sold by
D R Horton Inc
Bought by
Saur Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,800
Interest Rate
7.1%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vinson Rachel Ann $217,500 --
Joseph Charles C $118,900 --
Saur Lisa $104,025 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vinson Rachel Ann $174,000
Previous Owner Stonecypher Randall S $127,021
Previous Owner Joseph Charles C $95,000
Previous Owner Joseph Charles C $95,120
Previous Owner Saur Lisa $98,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/31/2021 08/31/21 Sold $217,500 +1.2% $160 / Sq Ft
07/23/2021 07/23/21 For Sale $215,000 -- $158 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,668 $24,640 -- --
2022 $1,527 $21,750 $9,100 $12,650
2021 $1,364 $19,510 $9,100 $10,410
2020 $1,322 $18,790 $9,100 $9,690
2019 $1,260 $18,080 $0 $0
2018 $997 $14,460 $0 $0
2017 $1,051 $15,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,017 $14,740 $0 $0
2015 $1,017 $14,740 $0 $0
2014 $980 $14,160 $0 $0
2013 $980 $14,160 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Leda Mims

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Leda Mims

    ARC Realty - Hoover

    (205) 243-4599

    5 in this area

    293 Total Sales

    Leda Mims
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  • Susie Helton

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Susie Helton

    ARC Realty - Hoover

    (205) 903-3686

    5 in this area

    122 Total Sales

    Susie Helton
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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 1292614

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 39-00-29-1-000-068.000

Alabama Jefferson County Birmingham 35226 Ross Bridge

5298 Cottage Ln, Birmingham, AL

This home is located at 5298 Cottage Ln, Birmingham, AL 35226 since 23 July 2021 and is currently estimated at $277,914, approximately $204 per square foot. This property was built in 1998. 5298 Cottage Ln is a home located in Jefferson County with nearby schools including Deer Valley Elementary School, Robert F. Bumpus Middle School, and Hoover High School.

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