$659,900

868 Ridgecrest Dr Gardendale, AL 35071

Estimated payment $3,822/month

Total Views 16,275
5 Beds
5 Baths
4,083 Sq Ft
$162 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • 0.97 Acre Lot
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Covered Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Too many things to list in this great large and up-dated home. Private setting on almost an acre. Outdoor living at its best with a completely updated stunning home with a massive covered deck overlooking an inground pool with outdoor kitchen and 1/2 bath with covered area perfect for entertaining! Complete mother-in-law suite in basement with 2BR/1bath with laundry, and huge den with brick fireplace. The main level has LR/DR large greatroom with fireplace and a massive kitchen. Main level garage. Koi pond!Sprinkler system, central vac. There is a workshop behind pool currently being used for golf simulator. This home has it ALL! No reason to ever leave home. Professional photos coming soon.

Listing Agent

Cindy Mars

RE/MAX Northern Properties Listed on: 06/27/2025

RE/MAX Northern Properties

Co-Listing Agent

Tracey Ridener

RE/MAX Northern Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,799

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 0.97 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Crown Molding
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Bay Window
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

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

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Covered Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Gardendale Elementary School
  • Bragg Middle School
  • Gardendale High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • $16 Other Monthly Fees

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,799

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Public Road
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21422687?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 2503
  • Legal Description: LOT 2 BLK 6 BRENTWOOD ESTS 3RD SECT 120/10 ALSO BEG AT NE COR OF SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 TH N 152 FT TH SW 282.9 FT TH E 240 FT TO POB
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 263.64
  • Number Levels: 1.5-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 161.62
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1979

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bay Window, Central Vacuum, Recess Lighting
  • Fireplace Details: Brick (FIREPL), Stone (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Location: Den (FIREPL), Great Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 2
  • Windows Treatments: Some to Remain
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Shared Bath, Split Bedrooms, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|GreatRoom1|HalfBath1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Laundry1|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|Bonus2|2ndKitchB|BedroomB|BedroomB|DenB|BonusB|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Great Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Half Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: Bonus, On Level: 2
  • Room 11: 2nd Kitchen, On Level: B
  • Room 12: Bedroom, On Level: B
  • Room 13: Bedroom, On Level: B
  • Room 14: Den/Family, On Level: B
  • Room 15: Bonus, On Level: B
  • Basement Rooms: 2nd Kitchen (LVL BSMT), Bedroom (LVL BSMT), Bonus (LVL BSMT), Den/Family (LVL BSMT)
  • Rooms Level 1: Dining Room (LVL 1), Great Room (LVL 1), Half Bath (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Bonus (LVL 2+)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: All Finished
  • Basement Style III: Daylight Basement
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Oven-Electric, Some Stainless Appl
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area, Island, Pantry
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (BSMT), Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Walk-In
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 1580
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 20
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1722
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 781

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 4 Sides Brick
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Covered (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Storage Building
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Patio Type: Covered - (PATIO), Open (PATIO)
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Features: In-Ground
  • Pool: Personal Pool
  • Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Dual Systems (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 4083
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes
  • Internet Service Provider: Spectrum

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Street Lights

Fee Information

  • Garbage Fee: Yes
  • Garbage Fee Amount: 49
  • Garbage Fee Per: Quarterly

Schools

  • Elementary School: GARDENDALE
  • Middle School: BRAGG
  • High School: GARDENDALE

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-00-12-4-006-001.000
  • Lot Description: Cul-de-sac
  • Number Acres: 0.97

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans

Tax Info

  • Tax District: GARDENDALE

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: GARDENDALE
  • High School: GARDENDALE
  • Jr Middle School: BRAGG

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $2,799 $47,460 -- --
2022 $2,587 $43,920 $4,700 $39,220
2021 $1,934 $33,060 $4,700 $28,360
2020 $1,934 $33,060 $4,700 $28,360
2019 $1,934 $33,060 $0 $0
2018 $1,733 $29,720 $0 $0
2017 $1,733 $29,720 $0 $0
2016 $1,875 $32,080 $0 $0
2015 $1,369 $23,660 $0 $0
2014 $1,166 $24,000 $0 $0
2013 $1,166 $23,280 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/24/2025 08/24/25 For Sale $659,900 0.0% $162 / Sq Ft
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2025 06/27/25 For Sale $659,900 -- $162 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $605,000 --
Survivorship Deed $232,498 None Available
Warranty Deed $225,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Foreclosure Deed $184,156 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $175,578 FHA
Previous Owner $232,498 FHA
Previous Owner $202,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $39,250 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21422687

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 14-00-12-4-006-001.000