NOT LISTED FOR SALE

559 Forrest Dr S Birmingham, AL 35209

Estimated Value: $464,000 - $667,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
$298/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 14, 2020

Last sale price $500,000 $250 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,538/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Edgewood Elementary School Rated A+
  • Deck
  • Attic

About This Home

As of December 2020

Charming cedar cottage in the heart of Edgewood has been thoughtfully renovated and is move in ready! 4 bedrooms plus office, and 2.5 baths, beautiful renovated kitchen with keeping room, open living room and dining room, beautiful master suite with fireplace, office with vaulted tongue and groove ceiling, and private courtyard make this perfect for your family and friends! Flat yard in front and beautiful patio in back is perfect for entertaining! New Roof and HVAC! Crawl space has been encapsulated! All the work has been done! Walk to school, shops, parks, restaurants, and rec center!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anne Wilhelm

Avast Realty- Birmingham Listed on: 11/09/2020

Avast Realty- Birmingham

Last Buyer's Agent

Kerri Culotta

RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd

RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,502

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 44 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room Floor Drain
  • Keeping Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

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

Parking

  • Garage on Main Level
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • In Flood Plain

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 29-00-13-3-011-036.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,502

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Living Area: 2000
  • Legal Description: LOT 18-A BLK 18 EDGEMONT RESUR OF LOTS 13 THRU 20 BLK 17 & LOTS 17 THRU 23 BLK 18
  • Dual or Variable Rate Commission: Yes
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 249.5
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Termite Company Name: Cahaba Valley
  • Termite Contract: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 250
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1960

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Recess Lighting, Split Bedroom
  • Fireplace Details: Brick (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Location: Master Bedroom (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Floors: Hardwood
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Sitting Area in Master, Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|KeepngRm1|MasterBR1|Office1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|FullBath1|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Keeping Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Office/Study, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 10: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 11: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 12: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 13: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Keeping Room (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1), Office/Study (LVL 1)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Gas, Dishwasher Built-In, Disposal, Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Floor Drain, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2000

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: Siding-Wood
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Building, Porch
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Patio Type: Open (PATIO)
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway Parking, Parking (MLVL), Off Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas Heat
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2000

Schools

  • Elementary School: EDGEWOOD
  • Middle School: HOMEWOOD
  • High School: HOMEWOOD

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 29-00-13-3-011-036.000
  • Flood Plain: Yes
  • Number Acres: 0.001

Tax Info

  • Tax District: HOMEWOOD
  • Annual Tax: 2502

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 9, 2020
Closed on
Dec 14, 2020
Sold by
Margaret Claire
Bought by
Sunday Mary Sparrow and Sunday John Taylor
Seller's Agent
Anne Wilhelm
Avast Realty- Birmingham
Buyer's Agent
Kerri Culotta
RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.2%
Current Estimated Value
$595,359

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$95,359
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.49%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$360,782
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$227,410

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 22, 2016
Closed on
Feb 16, 2017
Sold by
Graves Jacob E
Bought by
Margaret Claire and Margaret Eugene Jason
Seller's Agent
Anne Wilhelm
Avast Realty- Birmingham
Buyer's Agent
Anne Wilhelm
Avast Realty- Birmingham
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$384,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,100
-12.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.09%
Original Mortgage
$304,900
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2009
Sold by
Littrell Emily B
Bought by
Saksa Pamela R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,793
Interest Rate
5.01%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Sunday Mary Sparrow $500,000 --
Margaret Claire $384,900 --
Saksa Pamela R $280,881 The Title & Closing Professi
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sunday Mary Sparrow $400,000
Previous Owner Margaret Claire $304,900
Previous Owner Saksa Pamela R $275,793
Previous Owner Littrell Kelly Richardson $142,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/14/2020 12/14/20 Sold $500,000 +0.2% $250 / Sq Ft
11/09/2020 11/09/20 For Sale $499,000 +29.6% $250 / Sq Ft
02/17/2017 02/17/17 Sold $384,900 -12.3% $192 / Sq Ft
11/22/2016 11/22/16 For Sale $439,000 +83.0% $220 / Sq Ft
02/11/2015 02/11/15 Sold $239,900 -12.7% $152 / Sq Ft
01/11/2015 01/11/15 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2014 06/13/14 For Sale $274,900 -- $175 / 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 $3,616 $49,160 -- --
2022 $3,433 $46,710 $28,000 $18,710
2021 $3,078 $41,980 $28,000 $13,980
2020 $2,502 $34,300 $21,900 $12,400
2019 $2,418 $33,180 $0 $0
2018 $2,104 $29,000 $0 $0
2017 $1,996 $27,560 $0 $0
2016 $1,779 $24,660 $0 $0
2015 $1,779 $23,980 $0 $0
2014 $1,853 $25,580 $0 $0
2013 $1,853 $25,580 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anne Wilhelm

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Anne Wilhelm

    Avast Realty- Birmingham

    (205) 317-4688

    6 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Anne Wilhelm
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  • Kerri Culotta

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Kerri Culotta

    RealtySouth

    (205) 586-0888

    6 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Kerri Culotta
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  • Paul DeCarlo

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Paul DeCarlo

    RE/MAX

    (205) 677-8463

    115 Total Sales

    Paul DeCarlo
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  • Nicole Brannon

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Nicole Brannon

    ARC Realty Vestavia

    (205) 249-0057

    3 in this area

    78 Total Sales

    Nicole Brannon
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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 900741

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 29-00-13-3-011-036.000

Alabama Jefferson County Birmingham 35209

559 Forrest Dr S, Birmingham, AL

This home is located at 559 Forrest Dr S, Birmingham, AL 35209 since 09 November 2020 and is currently estimated at $595,359, approximately $297 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 559 Forrest Dr S is a home located in Jefferson County with nearby schools including Edgewood Elementary School, Homewood Middle School, and Homewood High School.

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