NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 E Fairview Ave Montgomery, AL 36106

Cloverdale-Idlewild Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $313,000 - $430,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,621 Sq Ft
$98/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 15, 2023

Last sale price $295,000 $81 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,108/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.75 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Mature Trees
  • No HOA
  • 1-minute walk to LeGrande Park

About This Home

As of September 2023

This beautiful Garden District home has been beautifully restored recently. Exquisite hardwood flooring and complete interior painting a year ago. The grand foyer features the picture perfect staircase. Formal living room and dining room as well as a extra large den/family room, Butlers pantry with warming tray and updated kitchen, laundry room and two half baths complete the downstairs living space. An additional staircase flows into the kitchen. All 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths upstairs with loads of natural light. Roof replaced around 2016. The large backyard is fully fenced with lots of room for gardening, parking and entertaining. A beautiful view of the fountain directly across the street in the park is peaceful and an ideal central location in the Old Cloverdale/Garden District. Don't miss an opportunity to be in grand style in the heart of Montgomery!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Andrews

First Call Realty of Montg License #0072297 Listed on: 08/12/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Molly Drumwright

Bell & Corwin, Inc. License #0097726

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,583

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.75 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x300
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Mature Trees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,621 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Window Treatments
  • Home Security System
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Pad

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Nixon Elementary School
  • Bellingrath Middle School
  • Carver Senior High School

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 10-05-21-2-017-20.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,583

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Design: 2 Story
  • Architectural Control: Yes
  • Total Sq Ft: 3621
  • Year Built: 1920
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: 2 or More
  • Flooring: Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hard Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling(s) 9ft or More, Dryer Connection, Security System, Washer Connection, Window Treatments All Remain
  • Kitchen Feature: Cooktop/Oven-Gas, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Range Gas, Refrigerator
  • Room Count: 15

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Feature: Fence-Full, Mature Trees, Patio, Patio-Covered, Porch-Covered, Storage-Detached
  • Flood: No
  • Foundation: Basement Partially Finished, Conventional
  • Pool: No
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Number Of Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Of Pad Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Garage Detached, Parking Pad

Utilities

  • Cooling: 2 or More Units, Central Electric
  • Electric Authority: Alabama Power
  • Heating: 2 or More Units, Central Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Trash Services: City
  • Utilities: Cable TV Access Available, Electric Power, Natural Gas
  • Water: Public
  • Water Authority: Montgomery Water Works
  • Water Heater: 2 or More Units, Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Nixon Elementary School
  • Middle School: Bellingrath Middle School
  • High School: Carver Senior High School

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.750000
  • Parcel Number: 10-05-21-2-017-20.000
  • Lot Dimension: 100X300
  • Topography Type: Level

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat

Rental Info

  • Leased: No

MLS Schools

  • School Elementary: Nixon Elementary School
  • School High: Carver Senior High School
  • School Middle: Bellingrath Middle School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 12, 2023
Closed on
Sep 13, 2023
Sold by
Muraki Douglas
Bought by
Wallace John
Seller's Agent
Carol Andrews
First Call Realty of Montg
Buyer's Agent
Molly Drumwright
Bell & Corwin, Inc.
List Price
$340,000
Sold Price
$295,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-13.24%
Total Days on Market
25
Views
166
Current Estimated Value
$353,728

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$58,728
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.93%
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Outstanding Balance
$271,401
Interest Rate
7.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$82,327

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2023
Sold by
B & E Ventures Llc
Bought by
Muraki Douglas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2021
Sold by
Bhalla Tracy V and Bhalla Narinder
Bought by
B E Ventures Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$226,738
Interest Rate
3.22%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2015
Sold by
Bhalla Tracy V
Bought by
Bhalla Narinder and Bhalla Tracy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2012
Sold by
Bhalla Narinder and Bhalla Tracy V
Bought by
Bhalla Tracy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2008
Sold by
Griggs James H and Griggs Carolyn R
Bought by
Bhalla Narinder and Bhalla Tracy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$237,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Wallace John $295,000 None Listed On Document
Muraki Douglas -- None Listed On Document
B E Ventures Llc $215,000 Davis Fo Mark
Bhalla Narinder $194,000 None Available
Bhalla Tracy -- None Available
Bhalla Narinder $387,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wallace John $275,000
Previous Owner Muraki Douglas $200,000
Previous Owner B E Ventures Llc $226,738
Previous Owner Bhalla Narinder $201,000
Previous Owner Bhalla Narinder P $100,000
Previous Owner Bhalla Narinder $237,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/15/2023 09/15/23 Sold $295,000 -13.2% $81 / Sq Ft
09/06/2023 09/06/23 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2023 08/12/23 For Sale $340,000 -- $94 / Sq Ft
Source: Montgomery Area Association of REALTORS®

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 $1,583 $33,270 $4,000 $29,270
2023 $1,583 $47,380 $8,000 $39,380
2022 $1,427 $39,100 $8,000 $31,100
2021 $2,892 $79,220 $8,000 $71,220
2020 $2,883 $78,980 $8,000 $70,980
2019 $3,154 $86,400 $8,000 $78,400
2018 $2,908 $79,680 $0 $0
2017 $3,011 $82,480 $8,000 $74,480
2014 $1,355 $38,260 $4,000 $34,260
2013 -- $31,320 $7,500 $23,820
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carol Andrews

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Carol Andrews

    First Call Realty of Montg

    (334) 322-4493

    2 in this area

    162 Total Sales

    Carol Andrews
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  • Molly Drumwright

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Molly Drumwright

    Bell & Corwin, Inc.

    (334) 546-8141

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Molly Drumwright
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Map

Source: Montgomery Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 543908

Montgomery Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 10-04-19-4-006-002.000

Alabama Montgomery County Montgomery 36106 Cloverdale-Idlewild

538 E Fairview Ave, Montgomery, AL

This home is located at 538 E Fairview Ave, Montgomery, AL 36106 since 12 August 2023 and is currently estimated at $353,728, approximately $97 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 538 E Fairview Ave is a home located in Montgomery County with nearby schools including E. D. Nixon Elementary School, Bellingrath Junior High School, and Lanier Senior High School.

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