$845,000

708 Fairfax Dr Birmingham, AL 35209

Estimated payment $5,034/month

Total Views 7,937
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,603 Sq Ft
$325 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Shades Cahaba Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

About This Home

Showing in Homewood, I often hear, “But we need storage, a garage, larger baths, bigger closets, bigger bedrooms,” and so on. This Hollywood house checks all the boxes. Charming street appeal, 1 car gar w/parking pad – no tandem parking, lrg sunkissed rooms – no carpet anywhere, 9 ft ceilings, formal DR, oversized LR w/adjoining office or playroom w/French doors leading to the backyard, dream kitchen w/island, gas stove & pantry, huge master BR, walk in closet & updated bath w/ double vanities & roomy free standing shower, ML laundry, and powder room. Upstairs are 3 BR/2 Baths . One w/dedicated bath is accessed by walking through a BR. Perfect for a playroom or the occasional overnight guest. And in back entertain on the patio – so private with the newly fenced yard and yes, there’s a salt water pool! Who isn’t dreaming of a dip about now? Charm, space, upgrades, updates, and it is turnkey! Come see this gem! Min to UAB, fine dining, even the Summit. Shades Cahaba Elementary.

Listing Agent

Debi Mestre

MD Realty LLC Listed on: 08/01/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Adam Mestre

MD Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,161

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage on Main Level
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Three Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • French Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Split Vanities
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Patio

Schools

  • Shades Cahaba Elementary School
  • Homewood Middle School
  • Homewood High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 28-00-17-2-018-003.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,161

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Down Payment Assistance: No
  • Living Area: 2603
  • Legal Description: S 1/2 OF LOT 4 & ALL OF LOT 5 BLK 23 UNIT 2 COUNTRY CLUB SECTOR HOLLYWOOD
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 324.63
  • Number Levels: 1.5-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 324.63
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1946

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: French Doors, Recess Lighting, Split Bedroom
  • Fireplace Details: Brick (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Woodburning
  • Floors: Concrete, Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Windows Treatments: Some to Remain
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Office1|Kitchen1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|HalfBath1|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|FullBath2|FullBath2|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Office/Study, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Half Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: Bedroom, 2, On Level: 2
  • Room 11: Full Bath, On Level: 2
  • Room 12: Full Bath, On Level: 2
  • Rooms Level 1: Dining Room (LVL 1), Half Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1), Office/Study (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Disposal, Microwave Built-In, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Gas
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Closet
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1667
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 936

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 3 Sides Brick
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Patio Type: Open (PATIO)
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Features: Cleaning System, Heated, In-Ground
  • Pool: Personal Pool
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Front
  • Number Garage Spaces Main Lvl: 1
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway Parking, Parking (MLVL), Off Street Parking, On Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Dual Systems (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2603
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: SHADES CAHABA
  • Middle School: HOMEWOOD
  • High School: HOMEWOOD

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 28-00-17-2-018-003.000
  • Number Acres: 0.31

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans

Tax Info

  • Tax District: HOMEWOOD

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: SHADES CAHABA
  • High School: HOMEWOOD
  • Jr Middle School: HOMEWOOD

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $5,161 $69,760 -- --
2022 $5,652 $76,300 $31,500 $44,800
2021 $4,969 $67,200 $31,500 $35,700
2020 $4,789 $64,800 $31,500 $33,300
2019 $3,580 $48,680 $0 $0
2018 $3,528 $47,980 $0 $0
2017 $3,024 $41,260 $0 $0
2016 $2,424 $33,260 $0 $0
2015 $2,424 $33,260 $0 $0
2014 $2,120 $29,120 $0 $0
2013 $2,120 $29,120 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2025 08/01/25 For Sale $845,000 +22.5% $325 / Sq Ft
12/30/2021 12/30/21 Sold $690,000 -2.8% $277 / Sq Ft
11/26/2021 11/26/21 Pending -- -- --
08/18/2021 08/18/21 Price Changed $709,900 -4.1% $285 / Sq Ft
07/16/2021 07/16/21 For Sale $739,900 +18.6% $297 / Sq Ft
06/21/2019 06/21/19 Sold $624,000 -0.9% $269 / Sq Ft
05/05/2019 05/05/19 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2019 04/29/19 For Sale $629,900 +70.2% $271 / Sq Ft
06/15/2016 06/15/16 Sold $370,000 -7.3% $197 / Sq Ft
05/16/2016 05/16/16 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2016 02/26/16 For Sale $399,000 -- $213 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $690,000 --
Warranty Deed $624,000 --
Warranty Deed $370,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $395,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $549,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $118,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $20,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21426920

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 28-00-17-2-018-003.000