$829,000
SOLD JUL 17, 2025

56 Mt Laurel Ave Birmingham, AL 35242

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,807 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$218 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

276 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach
  • In Ground Pool
  • RV or Boat Storage in Community
  • Mt. Laurel Elementary School Rated A
  • Fishing
  • Lake Property

About This Home

As of July 2025

EASY TO SHOW & MOVE IN READY! OAK MTN SCHOOLS. Southern Comfort on Prestigious Mt Laurel Ave w/privacy. 1-owner, custom built 5BR/3.5 BA home w/fin. carriage house, 2-car garage + 1800 sqft unfinished bsmt built by award winning builder. Gleaming hardwoods, 10ft ceilings, storage galore, & lrg windows allow in natural light throughout. Quintessential front porch welcomes you into a spacious LR w/cozy FP leading into open kit/dining area. Cook & entertain w/generous cabinetry, SS appliances, gas range, coffee bar & lrg center island. Updated 1/2 BA & laundry. Main lvl master ensuite features soaking tub, 2 vanities, 2 CUSTOM walk-in closets. Upstairs features freshly painted loft & BRs, all w/walkin closets, perfect for guests, a growing family or work from home. 2nd BR main lvl used as study. Fin. Carriage House w/bar & blackout shades for media/flex room. Enjoy the peaceful screened porch & grill & chill on hardscape patio. Private amenities:Lake & boat storage, pool, pickleball.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carrie Lusk

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia Listed on: 10/04/2024

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

Last Buyer's Agent

Rachel Saggus

Lokation Real Estate LLC

Lokation Real Estate LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Interior Lot

HOA Fees

  • $142 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room Floor Drain
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Split Vanities
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Garden Bath
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Block Basement Construction

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Swimming Allowed
  • Lake Property
  • Patio

Schools

  • Mt Laurel Elementary School
  • Oak Mountain Middle School
  • Oak Mountain High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-2-03-4-002-013.000

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common grounds mntc, management fee, reserve for improvements

Recreation

  • RV or Boat Storage in Community
  • Beach
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Fishing
  • Park
  • Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$142 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Alley, Curb and Gutters, Paved Road, Public Road
  • Down Payment Assistance: No
  • Living Area: 3807
  • Legal Description: MT LAUREL PHASE 1-A BLK 5 LOT 5-06
  • Fire District: Cahaba Valley Fire and Emergency Rescue Medical District
  • Number Levels: 2+ Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2006

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Central Vacuum, Recess Lighting, Wet Bar
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Starter, Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Floors: Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Windows Treatments: All
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Garden Tub, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|Kitchen1|HalfBath1|Bedroom1|Laundry1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bonus1|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|FullBath2|FullBath2|Loft2|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Half Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bonus, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 11: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 12: Full Bath, On Level: 2
  • Room 13: Full Bath, On Level: 2
  • Room 14: Loft, On Level: 2
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Bonus (LVL 1), Half Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+), Loft (LVL 2+)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: All Unfinished
  • Basement Style III: Concrete Block
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Gas, Dishwasher Built-In, Disposal, Freezer, Ice Maker Built-In, Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area, Island
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Floor Drain, Utility Sink
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 2122
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2746
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1061

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 4 Sides Brick
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Patio Type: Open (PATIO)
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Features: In-Ground, Perimeter Fencing
  • Pool: Community
  • Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Rear
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Basement Parking, Driveway Parking, On Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Underground Utils: Yes
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 3807
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes
  • Internet Service Provider: ATT, Spectrum, Verizon

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Beach, Bike Trails, Boat Storage Facility, Fishing, Park, Playgound, Private Lake, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Swimming Allowed, Tennis Courts, Walking Paths
  • Association Fee: Yes
  • Association Fee: 425
  • Association Fee Per: Quarterly

Fee Information

  • Fees Include: Common Grounds Mntc, Management Fee, Reserve for Improvements
  • Fire Fee: Yes
  • Fire Fee Amount: 890
  • Fire Fee Per: Yearly
  • Garbage Fee: Yes
  • Garbage Fee Amount: 70
  • Garbage Fee Per: Quarterly
  • Library Fee: Yes
  • Library Fee Amount: 20
  • Library Fee Per: Yearly

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09-2-03-4-002-013.000
  • Lot Description: Interior Lot
  • Number Acres: 0.17

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Doub Paned Windows

Tax Info

  • Tax District: COUNTY

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: MT LAUREL
  • High School: OAK MOUNTAIN
  • Jr Middle School: OAK MOUNTAIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2024
Closed on
Jul 17, 2025
Sold by
Floyd Marsha M and Floyd John M
Bought by
Hock Beth A and Adams Nancy E
Seller's Agent
Carrie Lusk
Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
Buyer's Agent
Rachel Saggus
Lokation Real Estate LLC
List Price
$950,000
Sold Price
$829,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$121,000
-12.74%
Views
564
Current Estimated Value
$845,185

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$16,185
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.39%
Original Mortgage
$663,200
Outstanding Balance
$662,077
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$183,108

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2005
Sold by
Town Builders Inc
Bought by
Floyd John M and Floyd Marsha M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$493,800
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $829,000 None Listed On Document
Survivorship Deed $617,300 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $663,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $493,800 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Sold $829,000 -2.5% $218 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Price Changed $849,900 -5.6% $223 / Sq Ft
03/15/2025 03/15/25 Price Changed $899,900 -2.7% $236 / Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Price Changed $925,000 -2.6% $243 / Sq Ft
01/24/2025 01/24/25 For Sale $950,000 0.0% $250 / Sq Ft
01/24/2025 01/24/25 Off Market $950,000 -- --
01/09/2025 01/09/25 Price Changed $950,000 -1.6% $250 / Sq Ft
01/03/2025 01/03/25 Price Changed $965,000 -1.0% $253 / Sq Ft
12/06/2024 12/06/24 Price Changed $975,000 -2.4% $256 / Sq Ft
10/04/2024 10/04/24 For Sale $999,000 -- $262 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

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 $3,735 $84,880 $0 $0
2023 $3,422 $78,700 $0 $0
2022 $3,221 $74,140 $0 $0
2021 $3,008 $69,300 $0 $0
2020 $2,902 $66,880 $0 $0
2019 $2,820 $65,020 $0 $0
2017 $3,382 $77,800 $0 $0
2015 $2,638 $60,880 $0 $0
2014 $2,571 $59,360 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21398440

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 09-2-03-4-002-013-000

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