$317,000
SOLD AUG 26, 2016

856 Lake Crest Dr Birmingham, AL 35226

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,402 Sq Ft
0.57 Acres

Recently Sold

$93 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fishing
  • Mountain View
  • Gwin Elementary School Rated A
  • Lake Property
  • Double Shower

About This Home

As of June 2018

"MUST SEE" BEAUTIFUL AND SPACIOUS HOME, LOTS OF WINDOWS, GREAT FINISHES THROUGHOUT, HARDWOODS, HIGH CEILING AND CROWN MOLDING. 2 BEDROOMS ON THE MAIN LEVEL WITH 2 FULL BATHS, LARGE ROOMS WITH FIREPLACE IN GREAT AND GORGEOUS DINING ROOM, EAT IN KITCHEN THAT FLOWS TO SCREENED IN PATIO. LAUNDRY ON MAIN. 3 BEDROOMS UPPER LEVEL, JACK AND JILL BATH AND AN ADDITIONAL HUGE BONUS ROOM WITH A WALK IN CLOSET. THIS HOME HAS LARGE ROOMS AND IS SITUATED ON A CORNER LOT WITH AMPLE PARKING SPACE.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vannessa Sanders

Town Square Realty License #99819 Listed on: 06/07/2016

Co-Listed By

Ralph Sanders

Magic City Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Jana Woodruff

RealtySouth-Inverness Office

RealtySouth-Inverness Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 2007

Lot Details

  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $50 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage on Main Level
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Ventless Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Mountain Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Split Vanities
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Double Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

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

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Swimming Allowed
  • Lake Property
  • Screened Patio

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Dual Heating Fuel
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 39-21-4-000-004.000

Community Details

Overview

  • Lake Crest Association, Phone Number (205) 296-4876

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Fishing

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

2007

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$50 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Living Area: 3402
  • Legal Description: LOT 393, LAKE CREST PHASE 10 PB 39 PG 75, TAX DISTRICT HOOVER BESSEMER DIVISION
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 95.53
  • Number Levels: 2+ Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Termite Company Name: Alapesco
  • Termite Contract: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2007

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Recess Lighting
  • Fireplace Details: Ventless
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Windows Treatments: Some to Remain
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Double Shower, Jetted Tub, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Concatenated Rooms: |GreatRoom1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|Laundry1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|Bonus2|FullBath2|
  • Room 1: Great Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 11: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 12: Bonus, On Level: 2
  • Room 13: Full Bath, On Level: 2
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Great Room (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Bonus (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Electric, Dishwasher Built-In, Disposal, Microwave Built-In, Oven-Electric, Self-Cleaning, Stove-Electric
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Utility Sink, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1950
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1452

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 4 Side Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Porch Screened
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio Type: Screened (PATIO)
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Features: In-Ground, Perimeter Fencing
  • Pool: Community
  • Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Side
  • Number Garage Spaces Main Lvl: 2
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway Parking, Parking (MLVL)

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas Heat, Piggyback Sys (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL), Dual Systems (COOL), Piggyback Sys (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Underground Utils: Yes
  • Water: Public Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: BBQ Area, Fishing, Playgound, Private Lake, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Swimming Allowed, Tennis Courts
  • Association Fee: Yes
  • Association Fee: 600
  • Association Fee Per: Yearly
  • HOA Management Company: LAKE CREST
  • Hoa Phone: 205-296-4876

Schools

  • Elementary School: GWIN
  • Middle School: SIMMONS, IRA F
  • High School: HOOVER

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-21-4-000-004.000
  • Lot View: Yes
  • Lot View Type: Mountain View

Tax Info

  • Tax District: HOOVER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2025
Sold by
Stephens Tara Evans and Stephens William Ira
Bought by
Stephens Tara Evans and Stephens William Ira
Current Estimated Value
$602,195

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2023
Sold by
Evans Albert
Bought by
Evans Albert and Stephens Tara Evans

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2018
Closed on
Jun 8, 2018
Sold by
Magee Harrell Tomas
Bought by
Evans Albert
Seller's Agent
Jana Woodruff
RealtySouth-Inverness Office
Buyer's Agent
Lance McKinley
Keller Williams Realty Hoover
List Price
$359,900
Sold Price
$335,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-6.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.78%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2016
Closed on
Aug 25, 2016
Sold by
Sanders Ralph W
Bought by
Harrell Tomas Magee and Harrell Lisa J
Seller's Agent
Vannessa Sanders
Town Square Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jana Woodruff
RealtySouth-Inverness Office
List Price
$345,000
Sold Price
$317,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,000
-8.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.15%
Original Mortgage
$301,150
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2010
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Sanders Ralph W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$245,520
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2009
Sold by
Lewis Deunois D and Crossley Lewis Tonia D
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2004
Sold by
A & M Townhomes Llc
Bought by
Old South Builders Inc
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 $293,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $335,000 --
Warranty Deed $317,000 --
Special Warranty Deed $306,900 None Available
Foreclosure Deed $441,026 None Available
Warranty Deed $70,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $301,150 New Conventional
Previous Owner $236,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $245,520 New Conventional
Previous Owner $330,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/08/2018 06/08/18 Sold $335,000 -4.3% $98 / Sq Ft
05/18/2018 05/18/18 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2018 04/26/18 Price Changed $349,900 -2.8% $103 / Sq Ft
03/27/2018 03/27/18 For Sale $359,900 +13.5% $106 / Sq Ft
08/26/2016 08/26/16 Sold $317,000 -8.1% $93 / Sq Ft
07/09/2016 07/09/16 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2016 06/07/16 For Sale $345,000 -- $101 / 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 -- $54,840 -- --
2022 $0 $48,100 $7,500 $40,600
2021 $0 $43,940 $7,500 $36,440
2020 $0 $39,470 $7,500 $31,970
2019 $2,563 $39,480 $0 $0
2018 $2,558 $35,960 $0 $0
2017 $2,558 $35,960 $0 $0
2016 $2,784 $39,080 $0 $0
2015 $2,784 $39,080 $0 $0
2014 $2,720 $38,120 $0 $0
2013 $2,720 $38,120 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 752681

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 39-00-21-4-000-004.000