NOT LISTED FOR SALE

739 Linwood Rd Birmingham, AL 35222

Forest Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $751,670 - $912,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,404 Sq Ft
$350/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 03, 2016

Last sale price $462,000 $192 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,860/month

175 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Breakfast Room

About This Home

As of May 2016

This early (1926) Dutch colonial styled home is in the heart of historic Forest Park, on one of the best streets! Hard to find features include, a large family room just off the kitchen and a spacious master suite. Formal entry with arched openings to formal LR with fireplace. Formal dining room with William Morris wall coverings. French doors lead from LR to family room with slate floors, built in bookcases/desk and is flooded with natural light. Renovated kitchen: all new cabinetry, granite counter tops, stainless appliances, tile backsplash, and charming cottage style lights. Breakfast room. Home office or music room opens to screened porch. This home relates so well to outdoor spaces, only a few steps from porch to flat, private, fenced rear garden. Master suite, with private bath, large walk in closet and a dressing room or more closet space! Guest bedrooms share a bath with original tile. Hardwood floors and plantation shutters. 2 car garage. SQ Ft may not include 370+/- den

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Buchanan

RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd Listed on: 10/05/2015

RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd

Last Buyer's Agent

Brooke Wahl

ARC Realty Mountain Brook

ARC Realty Mountain Brook

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,673

Year Built

  • 1926

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Interior Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Few Trees
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Window Treatments
  • French Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Crawl Space

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Doors

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Community Playground
  • Park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-32-1-002-004.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,673

Year Built

1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Alley, Curb and Gutters, Paved Road, Public Road
  • Living Area: 2404
  • Legal Description: Lot 6 blk 12 bham rlty cos 6th add to forest park
  • Historic Register: Yes
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 199.25
  • Number Levels: 2+ Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Termite Company Name: Mr. Bugg's
  • Termite Contract: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1926

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: French Doors, Recess Lighting, Security System
  • Fireplace Details: Marble (FIREPL), Masonry
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Woodburning
  • Floors: Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Windows Treatments: All
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Den1|Office1|Kitchen1|BrkfastRM1|HalfBath1|Bonus2|MasterBR2|MasterBath2|Bedroom2|FullBath2|Bedroom2|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Den/Family, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Office/Study, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Breakfast Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Half Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bonus, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Master Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: Master Bath, On Level: 2
  • Room 11: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 12: Full Bath, On Level: 2
  • Room 13: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Rooms Level 1: Breakfast Room (LVL 1), Den/Family (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Half Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Office/Study (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Bonus (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+), Master Bath (LVL 2+), Master Bedroom (LVL 2+)
  • Basement Style: Partial Basement
  • Basement Style II: All Unfinished
  • Basement Style III: Concrete Block
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Convection Oven, Cooktop-Gas, Dishwasher Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Oven-Electric, Some Stainless Appl
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric, Dryer -Gas
  • Laundry Features: Utility Sink
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (BSMT)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1247
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1157

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Sprinkler System, Porch, Porch Screened
  • Foundation: Basement, Crawl Space
  • Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Rear
  • Number Garage Spaces Bsmt Lvl: 2
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Lower Level, Off Street Parking, On Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Dual Systems (HEAT), Forced Air, Gas Heat
  • Cooling: Central (COOL), Dual Systems (COOL), Electric (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Park, Playgound, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23-32-1-002-004.000
  • Lot Description: Interior Lot, Irregular Lot, Some Trees, Subdivision

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat, Storm Door

Tax Info

  • Tax District: BIRMINGHAM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2015
Closed on
May 2, 2016
Sold by
Gwin Grace D
Bought by
Phillips Carlton Blake and Phillips Rachel M
Seller's Agent
Steve Buchanan
RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
Buyer's Agent
Brooke Wahl
ARC Realty Mountain Brook
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$462,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,000
-7.41%
Total Days on Market
175
Current Estimated Value
$842,418

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$380,418
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 1999
Sold by
Gwin Grace D and Gwin Robert W
Bought by
Gwin Grace D and Gwin Robert W
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Phillips Carlton Blake $462,000 --
Gwin Grace D -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Phillips Carton Blake $436,700
Previous Owner Gwin Grace D $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/03/2016 05/03/16 Sold $462,000 -7.4% $192 / Sq Ft
03/28/2016 03/28/16 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2015 10/05/15 For Sale $499,000 -- $208 / 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 $4,673 $84,020 -- --
2022 $4,393 $61,570 $29,500 $32,070
2021 $3,956 $55,550 $29,500 $26,050
2020 $3,869 $54,350 $29,500 $24,850
2019 $3,607 $50,740 $0 $0
2018 $3,366 $47,420 $0 $0
2017 $3,324 $46,840 $0 $0
2016 $2,981 $45,860 $0 $0
2015 $2,981 $45,860 $0 $0
2014 $2,517 $41,760 $0 $0
2013 $2,517 $41,760 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Steve Buchanan

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Steve Buchanan

    RealtySouth

    (205) 266-6034

    62 in this area

    156 Total Sales

    Steve Buchanan
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  • Brooke Wahl

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Brooke Wahl

    ARC Realty Mountain Brook

    (205) 447-1704

    26 in this area

    265 Total Sales

    Brooke Wahl
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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 730774

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 23-00-32-1-002-004.000

Alabama Jefferson County Birmingham 35222 Forest Park

739 Linwood Rd, Birmingham, AL

This home is located at 739 Linwood Rd, Birmingham, AL 35222 since 05 October 2015 and is currently estimated at $842,418, approximately $350 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 739 Linwood Rd is a home located in Jefferson County with nearby schools including Avondale Elementary School, W.E. Putnam Middle School Magnet, and Woodlawn High School-Magnet.

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