NOT LISTED FOR SALE

706 Forrest Dr Birmingham, AL 35209

Estimated Value: $608,000 - $840,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,532 Sq Ft
$283/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 23, 2021

Last sale price $470,000 $186 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,137/month

Highlights

  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Edgewood Elementary School Rated A+
  • Deck
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

About This Home

As of June 2021

Amazing 4 bedroom/3 full baths with a garage and just a short walk away from EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY & EDGEWOOD DINING (Saws BBQ & Ruby Sunshine, etc.)!!. The home offers several living options including 2 Master Bedrooms. The main level features a formal living room, formal dining room, master bedroom suite plus two other bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level features a large room that could be a 2nd Master Suite or a multi-purpose room (e.g. play room, den, in-law suite, office, etc). This room comes with an amazing full bath that includes a jetted tub, separate shower and double vanity. The home has garage, which is rare for this area. The backyard is large, flat & fenced and includes a storage building & a deck.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melvin Upchurch

LIST Birmingham Listed on: 04/16/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Daley

Keller Williams Metro South

Keller Williams Metro South

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,505

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 7,971 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Interior Lot
  • Few Trees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Dining Room
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Split Vanities
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Garden Bath
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Edgewood Elementary School
  • Homewood Middle School
  • Homewood High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,505

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Curb and Gutters, Paved Road, Public Road
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/1282204?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 1475
  • Legal Description: EDGEWOOD HGLDS 29-13-3 BK 8 PG 12 LOT 292
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 322.03
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Termite Contract: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 185.62
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1973

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Recess Lighting, Security System
  • Fireplace Details: Stone (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Location: Bedroom (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Woodburning
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Windows Treatments: Some to Remain
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Garden Tub, Jetted Tub, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|2ndMastrB|MasterBathB|LaundryB|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: 2nd Master, On Level: B
  • Room 10: Master Bath, On Level: B
  • Room 11: Laundry, On Level: B
  • Basement Rooms: 2nd Master (LVL BSMT), Laundry (LVL BSMT), Master Bath (LVL BSMT)
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: Both Fin and Unfin
  • Basement Style III: Daylight Basement, Concrete Block
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Oven-Electric, Double Oven, Stove-Electric
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Utility Sink, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (BSMT)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 1057
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1475

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 1 Side Brick, Siding-Wood
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Building, Porch
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Patio Type: Open (PATIO)
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Front
  • Number Garage Spaces Bsmt Lvl: 1
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Driveway Parking, Lower Level

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Gas Heat
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2532

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 29-00-13-3-005-015.000
  • Lot Description: Interior Lot, Some Trees
  • Number Acres: 0.183

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Doub Paned Windows

Tax Info

  • Tax District: HOMEWOOD
  • Annual Tax: 3505

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2021
Closed on
Jun 23, 2021
Sold by
Hsiao Meng Chang
Bought by
Moran Jeffrey Blake
Seller's Agent
Melvin Upchurch
LIST Birmingham
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Daley
Keller Williams Metro South
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.05%
Current Estimated Value
$715,343

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$245,343
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.21%
Original Mortgage
$480,810
Outstanding Balance
$435,314
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$280,029

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2015
Sold by
Burch Thomas V
Bought by
Hsiao Meng Chang

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2006
Sold by
Siegel David and Siegel William
Bought by
Burch Thomas V and Elizabeth C Burch L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$219,200
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2005
Sold by
Ottewill Alice Marie
Bought by
Siegel William and Siegel David

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 1999
Sold by
Parker Locke J and Parker Lydia H
Bought by
Ottewill Alice Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,200
Interest Rate
7.66%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Moran Jeffrey Blake $470,000 --
Hsiao Meng Chang $340,000 --
Burch Thomas V $274,000 None Available
Siegel William $182,500 --
Ottewill Alice Marie $129,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Moran Jeffrey Blake $480,810
Previous Owner Hsiao Meng Chang $120,000
Previous Owner Burch Thomas V $219,200
Previous Owner Burch Thomas V $55,000
Previous Owner Ottewill Alice Marie $103,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/23/2021 06/23/21 Sold $470,000 -1.1% $186 / Sq Ft
04/23/2021 04/23/21 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2021 04/16/21 For Sale $475,000 -- $188 / 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 $4,092 $55,500 -- --
2022 $4,039 $54,800 $33,500 $21,300
2021 $3,635 $49,410 $33,500 $15,910
2020 $3,500 $47,610 $33,500 $14,110
2019 $3,405 $46,340 $0 $0
2018 $3,012 $41,100 $0 $0
2017 $2,810 $38,420 $0 $0
2016 $2,525 $34,620 $0 $0
2015 $2,431 $33,360 $0 $0
2014 $1,975 $27,220 $0 $0
2013 $1,975 $27,220 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 1282204

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 29-00-13-3-005-015.000