NOT LISTED FOR SALE

837 Sylvia Dr Birmingham, AL 35209

Estimated Value: $422,000 - $467,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,198 Sq Ft
$364/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 04, 2017

Last sale price $258,000 $215 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,523/month

103 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • Screened Porch
  • Edgewood Elementary School Rated A+
  • Stone Countertops
  • Utility Room in Garage

About This Home

As of August 2017

Get into Edgewood for under $270,000! This ranch style house sits atop a hill but has a flat backyard. Living room has a picture window and opens to the dining room. Kitchen has granite counter tops, 42-inch cabinets, and window overlooking the backyard. First bedroom is used an office; second bedroom overlooks the front yard. There is a white tiled shared hall bathroom with tub/shower combo. The third bedroom has a half bath attached. Screened in porch right off the kitchen to enjoy a lazy afternoon or a coffee in the morning. Backyard is level and has a stone retaining wall to add character. Full basement is not finished but has potential especially with the high ceilings. Laundry area is in the basement as well as a 1-car garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Johnny Montgomery

ARC Realty 280 Listed on: 03/23/2017

ARC Realty 280

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrew Hancock

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1952

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Interior Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,198 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Utility Room in Garage
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 29-00-24-2-002-010.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1952

Lot Details

0.27 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Curb and Gutters, Public Road
  • Living Area: 1198
  • Legal Description: LOT 9 Gravlee 2nd ad to lake hglds
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Termite Company Name: tba
  • Termite Contract: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1952

Interior Features

  • Floors: Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Windows Treatments: Some to Remain
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|HalfBath1|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Half Bath, On Level: 1
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Half Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1)
  • Basement Style: Partial Basement
  • Basement Style II: All Unfinished
  • Basement Style III: Concrete Block
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Refrigerator, Stove-Electric
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Utilities in Garage
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (BSMT)
  • Laundry Space: Basement Area
  • Attic: Yes
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1198

Exterior Features

  • Construction: 4 Side Brick, Concrete/Block
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch Screened
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Front
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Driveway Parking, Off Street Parking

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 29-00-24-2-002-010.000
  • Lot Description: Interior Lot

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans

Tax Info

  • Tax District: HOMEWOOD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2017
Closed on
Aug 4, 2017
Sold by
Ireland Lesley Coleman
Bought by
Walling Christopher Chase
Seller's Agent
Johnny Montgomery
ARC Realty 280
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Hancock
Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
List Price
$279,780
Sold Price
$258,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,780
-7.78%
Current Estimated Value
$436,205

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$178,205
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.27%
Original Mortgage
$245,100
Outstanding Balance
$201,555
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$234,650

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2011
Sold by
Acker Amy H
Bought by
Ireland Lesley Coleman and Ireland John R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
4.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 1999
Sold by
Dew Tina M
Bought by
Hix Amy J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$21,984
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Walling Christopher Chase $258,000 --
Ireland Lesley Coleman $200,000 None Available
Hix Amy J $123,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Walling Christopher Chase $245,100
Previous Owner Ireland Lesley Coleman $160,000
Previous Owner Hix Amy J $21,984
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/04/2017 08/04/17 Sold $258,000 -2.6% $215 / Sq Ft
05/12/2017 05/12/17 Price Changed $264,780 -1.9% $221 / Sq Ft
04/12/2017 04/12/17 Price Changed $269,780 -3.6% $225 / Sq Ft
03/23/2017 03/23/17 For Sale $279,780 -- $234 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

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
2025 $2,740 $40,100 -- --
2024 $2,740 $37,480 -- --
2022 $2,823 $38,570 $26,300 $12,270
2021 $2,761 $37,750 $26,300 $11,450
2020 $2,677 $36,630 $26,300 $10,330
2019 $2,600 $35,620 $0 $0
2018 $1,846 $25,560 $0 $0
2017 $1,534 $21,400 $0 $0
2016 $1,585 $22,080 $0 $0
2015 $1,512 $21,100 $0 $0
2014 $1,323 $18,880 $0 $0
2013 $1,323 $18,880 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 778074

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 29-00-24-2-002-010.000

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