NOT LISTED FOR SALE

557 Karen St Birmingham, AL 35228

Estimated Value: $78,000 - $118,861

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,438 Sq Ft
$67/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2020

Last sale price $33,000 $23 Per Sq Ft

Est. 192% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $674/month

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Central Air
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

About This Home

As of April 2020

Great opportunity to own this 3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom single family home. This property built in 1966 has approximately 1,438, square feet of living space. Close to major roadways, restaurants and shopping. Bring your ideas and design and see how you can transform this place into just what you have been looking for.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carey Manders

RealHome Services & Solutions License #106444 Listed on: 01/17/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,754

Lot Details

  • 8,102

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,438 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Schools

  • Ira F Simmons Elementary School
  • Midfield High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Windsor Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 11

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,754

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Living Area: 1438
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Windsor Heights
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Special Features: 1028

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: One
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 121
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 100
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 11
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 121
  • Room Kitchen Area: 100
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 121

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Slab

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central 1
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Ira F Simmons

Green Features

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 11

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Midfield
  • High School: Midfield

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2020
Closed on
Mar 26, 2020
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co Trustee
Bought by
Ford Rodney
Seller's Agent
Carey Manders
RealHome Services & Solutions
Buyer's Agent
NonMLSmember MEMBER
NON VALLEYMLS OFFICE
List Price
$48,000
Sold Price
$33,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-31.25%
Current Estimated Value
$96,392

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,392

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2019
Sold by
Stephens Larry
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co Trustee and Home Equity Mtg Loan Asset Backed Tr
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Ford Rodney $33,000 --
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co Trustee $68,978 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2020 07/30/20 Off Market $33,000 -- --
04/30/2020 04/30/20 Sold $33,000 -25.3% $23 / Sq Ft
03/19/2020 03/19/20 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2020 02/28/20 Price Changed $44,200 -7.9% $31 / Sq Ft
01/17/2020 01/17/20 For Sale $48,000 -- $33 / Sq Ft
Source: ValleyMLS.com

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 $1,754 $21,260 -- --
2022 $1,404 $18,740 $2,300 $16,440
2021 $1,315 $17,540 $2,300 $15,240
2020 $1,315 $8,770 $1,150 $7,620
2019 $0 $8,780 $0 $0
2018 $0 $8,800 $0 $0
2017 $0 $8,800 $0 $0
2016 -- $8,800 $0 $0
2015 -- $8,800 $0 $0
2014 $593 $8,660 $0 $0
2013 $593 $8,660 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Carey Manders

    RealHome Services & Solutions

  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    NonMLSmember MEMBER

    NON VALLEYMLS OFFICE

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Map

Source: ValleyMLS.com

MLS Number: 1135163

ValleyMLS.com

APN: 30-00-24-1-017-014.000

Alabama Jefferson County Birmingham 35228

557 Karen St, Birmingham, AL

This home is located at 557 Karen St, Birmingham, AL 35228 since 17 January 2020 and is currently estimated at $96,715, approximately $67 per square foot. 557 Karen St is a home located in Jefferson County with nearby schools including Midfield Elementary School, Rutledge Middle School, and Midfield High School.

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