$475,000
SOLD AUG 18, 2023

5744 Willow Lake Dr Birmingham, AL 35244

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,932 Sq Ft
0.38 Acres

Recently Sold

$121 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Deck
  • <<bathWSpaHydroMassageTubToken>>
  • South Shades Crest Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to your perfect Hoover home! Over 3900 square feet of property. Well maintained, in a lake community. Close to Hoover restaurants and shops, quick interstate access. Walking distance to South Shades Crest Elementary and close to all other zoned schools. Relaxation is easy with a large master bedroom on the main level with a spacious, recently updated, private bath. Hardwood floors on the main level. Beautiful, white kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops; opens to a large family room, perfect for preparing gourmet meals and entertaining. New carpet upstairs, 3 large bedrooms and 2 full baths. Walkout basement provides an abundance of space with a full bathroom, exercise/craft room, playroom, media room, and bedroom/bonus room. Why have one large backyard, when you can have two! Enjoy an upper and lower level, private backyard; your own personal oasis overlooking the community. Contact your agent today to see your new dream home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Britney Snipes

EXIT Elite Realty License #145539-1 Listed on: 07/20/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Heath

ARC Realty Vestavia

ARC Realty Vestavia

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,158

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard

HOA Fees

  • $30 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Home Theater
  • Utility Room Floor Drain
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Stove
  • <<builtInMicrowave>>
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Split Vanities
  • <<bathWSpaHydroMassageTubToken>>
  • Garden Bath
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

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

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Bedroom in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • South Shades Crest Elementary School
  • Bumpus Middle School
  • Hoover High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Willow Lake Association

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,158

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$30 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/1360160?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 2832
  • Legal Description: LOT 105 WILLOW LAKE PHASE 3 30/67
  • Intermed: BROCKS GAP
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 167.73
  • Number Levels: 1.5-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 120.8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1997

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Home Theater, Recess Lighting, Security System
  • Fireplace Details: Marble (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Garden Tub, Jetted Tub, Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Bedroom1|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|BedroomB|Kitchen1|Laundry1|
  • Room 1: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 3: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 4: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 5: Bedroom, On Level: B
  • Room 6: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Basement Rooms: Bedroom (LVL BSMT)
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: Bedroom (LVL 2+)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: All Finished
  • Basement Style III: Poured Concrete Walls
  • Kitchen Countertops: Solid Surface
  • Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Electric, Dishwasher Built-In, Disposal, Freezer, Ice Maker Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Oven-Electric, Self-Cleaning, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Electric
  • 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
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 1100
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 727
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1847
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 985

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 2 Sides Brick, Siding-Vinyl, Stone (CONST)
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Patio Type: Open (PATIO)
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Side
  • Number Garage Spaces Bsmt Lvl: 2
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Basement Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Underground Utils: Yes
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 3932

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: Yes
  • Association Fee: 365
  • Association Fee Per: Yearly
  • HOA Management Company: Willow Lake

Schools

  • Elementary School: SOUTH SHADES CREST
  • Middle School: BUMPUS, ROBERT F
  • High School: HOOVER

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-00-31-1-000-002.003
  • Number Acres: 0.38

Tax Info

  • Tax District: HOOVER
  • Annual Tax: 3158

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: SOUTH SHADES CREST
  • High School: HOOVER
  • Jr Middle School: BUMPUS, ROBERT F

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2025
Closed on
Apr 16, 2025
Sold by
Florala Holdings Llc
Bought by
Bishop Joseph Lamarcus and Bishop Tiffany Moore
Seller's Agent
Scott Heath
ARC Realty Vestavia
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Wright
W & J Realty, LLC
List Price
$534,900
Sold Price
$534,900
Views
79
Current Estimated Value
$533,040

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,860
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.50%
Original Mortgage
$525,211
Outstanding Balance
$524,748
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$8,292

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2025
Closed on
Apr 14, 2025
Sold by
Florala Holdings Llc
Bought by
Bishop Joseph Lamarcus and Moore Bishop Tiffany
Seller's Agent
Scott Heath
ARC Realty Vestavia
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Wright
W & J Realty, LLC
List Price
$534,900
Sold Price
$534,900
Views
79

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$525,211
Outstanding Balance
$524,748
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$8,292

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2024
Closed on
Dec 30, 2024
Sold by
Zylstra Jason and Zylstra Anna Claire
Bought by
Florala Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
Scott Heath
ARC Realty Vestavia
Buyer's Agent
Scott Heath
ARC Realty Vestavia
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$505,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-8.01%
Views
370

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.14%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 20, 2023
Closed on
Aug 18, 2023
Sold by
Snipes Jamarcus B
Bought by
Zylstra Jason and Zylstra Anna Claire
Seller's Agent
Britney Snipes
EXIT Elite Realty
Buyer's Agent
Scott Heath
ARC Realty Vestavia
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Views
163

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.57%
Original Mortgage
$427,500
Interest Rate
6.81%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2013
Closed on
Oct 28, 2013
Sold by
Romano Marie M
Bought by
Snipes Jamarcus B and Snipes Britney L
Seller's Agent
Marie Romano
Romano Properties LLC
Buyer's Agent
Troy Tabor
Century 21 Advantage
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$283,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,400
-2.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.40%
Original Mortgage
$274,674
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2004
Sold by
Smith Sadie L and Smith Alvena A
Bought by
Green Tree Financial Corp and Green Tree Al Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2003
Sold by
Smith Sadie L
Bought by
State Of Alabama Department Of Revenue
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 $534,900 --
Warranty Deed $534,900 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $505,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $475,000 --
Warranty Deed $283,500 --
Foreclosure Deed $255,910 --
Sheriffs Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $525,211 FHA
Previous Owner $427,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $108,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $53,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $297,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $274,674 Commercial
Previous Owner $264,762 Commercial
Previous Owner $26,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Sold $534,900 0.0% $138 / Sq Ft
01/31/2025 01/31/25 For Sale $534,900 +5.9% $138 / Sq Ft
12/30/2024 12/30/24 Sold $505,000 -2.9% $130 / Sq Ft
12/16/2024 12/16/24 Pending -- -- --
11/26/2024 11/26/24 Price Changed $519,900 -0.8% $134 / Sq Ft
11/01/2024 11/01/24 Price Changed $524,000 -0.9% $135 / Sq Ft
10/22/2024 10/22/24 Price Changed $529,000 -0.9% $136 / Sq Ft
10/17/2024 10/17/24 Price Changed $534,000 -0.9% $138 / Sq Ft
10/08/2024 10/08/24 Price Changed $539,000 -0.9% $139 / Sq Ft
09/24/2024 09/24/24 Price Changed $544,000 -0.9% $140 / Sq Ft
09/13/2024 09/13/24 For Sale $549,000 +15.6% $141 / Sq Ft
08/18/2023 08/18/23 Sold $475,000 0.0% $121 / Sq Ft
07/25/2023 07/25/23 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2023 07/20/23 For Sale $475,000 +67.5% $121 / Sq Ft
10/28/2013 10/28/13 Sold $283,500 -2.2% $102 / Sq Ft
10/02/2013 10/02/13 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2013 09/30/13 For Sale $289,900 -- $104 / 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 $3,263 $45,680 -- --
2022 $3,149 $44,100 $5,850 $38,250
2021 $2,652 $37,260 $5,850 $31,410
2020 $2,221 $31,180 $5,850 $25,330
2019 $2,211 $31,180 $0 $0
2018 $2,193 $30,940 $0 $0
2017 $2,193 $30,940 $0 $0
2016 $2,193 $30,940 $0 $0
2015 $2,193 $30,940 $0 $0
2014 $2,236 $30,460 $0 $0
2013 $2,236 $31,460 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 1360160

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 39-00-31-1-000-002.003