$183,845
SOLD MAY 28, 2020

747 48th St S Birmingham, AL 35222

Crestwood South Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
853 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$216 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Covered Deck
  • Attic
  • Detached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fenced Yard
  • Porch

About This Home

As of May 2020

Full of character and charm. This Crestwood bungalow is located on a quiet street and close to the popular Avondale Entertainment District, downtown and UAB. You will love the hardwood floors throughout. Enjoy your morning coffee on the back deck right outside your kitchen. The spacious, fully fenced, back yard is great for entertaining. There is parking in the rear of the home on the parking pad or detached carport. This home has been loved and ready for it's new owners.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Reba Myer

LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood Listed on: 04/28/2020

LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood

Last Buyer's Agent

Ginger Busby

LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood

LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,342

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 853 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate 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

  • Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-00-28-3-002-016.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,342

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Living Area: 853
  • Legal Description: LOT 5 BLK 6 FOREST GROVE RESUR SEC 28 TP 17 R 2W
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 209.85
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Termite Company Name: American Pest
  • Termite Contract: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 215.53
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1950

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Details: Brick (FIREPL), Insert
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Woodburning
  • Floors: Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • 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: Laminate
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Refrigerator, Stove-Electric
  • 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: 853

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Siding-Vinyl
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Covered (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Building, Porch
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street Parking, On Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 853

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23-00-28-3-002-016.000
  • Number Acres: 0.18

Tax Info

  • Tax Database Id: 1
  • Tax District: BIRMINGHAM
  • Annual Tax: 1342
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01073-23-00-28-3-002-016.000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2021
Sold by
Davis Richard Alan
Bought by
Davis Anna Margaret

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,500
Outstanding Balance
$138,022
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$128,179

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2020
Closed on
May 22, 2020
Sold by
Mclemore Wendy
Bought by
Davis Richard Alan and Davis Anna Margaret
Seller's Agent
Reba Myer
LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood
Buyer's Agent
Ginger Busby
LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood
List Price
$179,000
Sold Price
$183,845
Premium/Discount to List
$4,845
2.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.25%
Original Mortgage
$147,000
Interest Rate
3.3%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2016
Closed on
Nov 18, 2016
Sold by
Steele Joseph P
Bought by
Mclemore Wendy
Seller's Agent
Mari Wohlfarth
RealtySouth-Inverness Office
Buyer's Agent
Reba Myer
LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-6.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2010
Sold by
Hollon Sandra C
Bought by
Steele Joseph P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,219
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2007
Sold by
Ruff Annette T and Shamp Leslea A
Bought by
Carter John W and Hollon Sandra C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$133,830
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $91,923 --
Deed $183,845 --
Warranty Deed $145,000 --
Warranty Deed $134,000 None Available
Survivorship Deed $148,700 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $147,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $75,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $25,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $132,219 FHA
Previous Owner $133,830 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $58,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $10,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/02/2025 09/02/25 Price Changed $255,000 -3.8% $319 / Sq Ft
08/12/2025 08/12/25 For Sale $265,000 +44.1% $331 / Sq Ft
05/28/2020 05/28/20 Sold $183,845 +2.7% $216 / Sq Ft
04/28/2020 04/28/20 For Sale $179,000 +23.4% $210 / Sq Ft
11/18/2016 11/18/16 Sold $145,000 -6.5% $181 / Sq Ft
10/17/2016 10/17/16 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2016 10/15/16 For Sale $155,000 -- $194 / 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 $1,519 $24,240 -- --
2022 $1,648 $23,720 $18,300 $5,420
2021 $1,581 $22,800 $18,300 $4,500
2020 $1,412 $20,460 $15,000 $5,460
2019 $1,342 $19,500 $0 $0
2018 $1,051 $15,480 $0 $0
2017 $971 $14,380 $0 $0
2016 $971 $14,380 $0 $0
2015 $971 $14,380 $0 $0
2014 $887 $13,720 $0 $0
2013 $887 $13,720 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Thomas Hurst

    RealtySouth Chelsea Branch

    (256) 267-9097

    11 Total Sales

    Thomas Hurst
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  • Reba Myer

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Reba Myer

    LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood

    (205) 218-8318

    59 Total Sales

    Reba Myer
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  • Ginger Busby

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Ginger Busby

    LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood

    (205) 612-3834

    4 in this area

    81 Total Sales

    Ginger Busby
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  • Mari Wohlfarth

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Mari Wohlfarth

    RealtySouth

    (205) 223-8561

    3 in this area

    109 Total Sales

    Mari Wohlfarth
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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 881669

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 23-00-28-3-002-016.000

Alabama Jefferson County Birmingham 35222 Crestwood South

747 48th St S, Birmingham, AL

This home is located at 747 48th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222 and is currently priced at $183,845, approximately $215 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 747 48th St S 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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