$269,900
SOLD NOV 12, 2024
2 Beds
1 Bath
898 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$301 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops
  • Fenced Yard
  • Attic
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of November 2024

Historic Flowers-Grigsby House - Listed on the Jefferson County Historical Home Register. Adorable 2 bedroom/1 bath picket fence cottage in Avondale. Priced under $300K and ready for new owners. Updated kitchen and bath make this one an easy yes. HUGE yard and screened porch with swing for fun summer nights with friends and family. Hardwood floors throughout, and spacious living area. Original features like the hallway built-ins add significance to this historic home. Located close to beautiful Avondale Park, breweries, restaurants, and Forest Park. Don't miss out on an opportunity to buy in an area where home values are on the rise! Roof replaced in 2022, Water Heater 2014, and Seller will be escrowing funds at closing for a brand new HVAC. All appliances, including washer and dryer, remain.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tami Hallman

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia Listed on: 10/15/2024

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

Last Buyer's Agent

Kyle Schwab

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,536

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Historic Home

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 898 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Dining Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

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

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Schools

  • Avondale Elementary School
  • Putnam Middle School
  • Woodlawn High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-00-28-3-003-006.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,536

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Down Payment Assistance: No
  • Living Area: 898
  • Legal Description: LOT 4 T G BERENTS 2ND ADD TO VESTAL HGHTS
  • Historic Register: Yes
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 300.56
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Termite Company Name: aps
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 300.56
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1935

Interior Features

  • Floors: Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|MasterBR1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|
  • 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: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Gas
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Attic: Yes
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 898

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Siding-Wood
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street Parking, On Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 898

Schools

  • Elementary School: AVONDALE
  • Middle School: PUTNAM, W E
  • High School: WOODLAWN

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23-00-28-3-003-006.000
  • Number Acres: 0.19

Tax Info

  • Tax District: BIRMINGHAM
  • Annual Tax: 1536

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: AVONDALE
  • High School: WOODLAWN
  • Jr Middle School: PUTNAM, W E

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2024
Closed on
Nov 12, 2024
Sold by
Askins Mason and Askins Sara Beth
Bought by
Braun Eric Jon
Seller's Agent
Tami Hallman
Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
Buyer's Agent
Kyle Schwab
Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
List Price
$269,900
Sold Price
$269,900
Current Estimated Value
$271,446

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,546
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.88%
Original Mortgage
$256,405
Outstanding Balance
$255,145
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$16,301

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2017
Closed on
Nov 30, 2017
Sold by
Guyton Velma L
Bought by
Askins Sara Beth and Askins Mason
Seller's Agent
Peggy Brown
Ray & Poynor Properties
Buyer's Agent
Tami Hallman
Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
List Price
$219,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.33%
Original Mortgage
$211,105
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2008
Sold by
Harris Elizabeth H
Bought by
Guyton Velma L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,400
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2006
Sold by
Seto Lauren and Kunwar Bishwajt
Bought by
Harris Elizabeth H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,400
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2004
Sold by
Cobb Steven L and Cobb Ellen Angela
Bought by
Seto Lauren and Kunwar Bishwajit

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,800
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 1999
Sold by
Simpson Jacqueline R
Bought by
Cobb Steven L and Cobb Ellen Angela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,200
Interest Rate
7.7%
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 $269,900 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $215,000 --
Warranty Deed $163,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $132,000 None Available
Survivorship Deed $96,000 --
Warranty Deed $78,200 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $256,405 New Conventional
Previous Owner $211,105 FHA
Previous Owner $134,215 New Conventional
Previous Owner $130,400 Unknown
Previous Owner $125,400 Unknown
Previous Owner $76,800 Unknown
Previous Owner $74,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/12/2024 11/12/24 Sold $269,900 0.0% $301 / Sq Ft
10/17/2024 10/17/24 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2024 10/15/24 For Sale $269,900 +25.5% $301 / Sq Ft
12/04/2017 12/04/17 Sold $215,000 -1.8% $239 / Sq Ft
10/05/2017 10/05/17 For Sale $219,000 -- $244 / 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 $1,536 $24,640 -- --
2022 $1,536 $22,180 $18,300 $3,880
2021 $1,488 $21,510 $18,300 $3,210
2020 $1,300 $18,920 $15,000 $3,920
2019 $1,249 $18,220 $0 $0
2018 $900 $13,400 $0 $0
2017 $853 $12,760 $0 $0
2016 $853 $12,760 $0 $0
2015 $853 $12,760 $0 $0
2014 $770 $12,040 $0 $0
2013 $770 $12,040 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21402663

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 23-00-28-3-003-006.000