1729 Kensington Road

Sold 4/5/19
Sold 4/5/19
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$640,000
3 beds2,460 sqft$260/sqft
1729 Kensington Road, Birmingham, AL 35209
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.35 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$260/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

This lovely Mayfair home offers charm, character & updated open kitchen that flows into stunning great room with vaulted ceiling & stone fireplace! Home includes formal living room with built-ins and separate dining room. Kitchen has an over-sized island with granite, eat-in area, pro gas range, new LG refrigerator, built-in 2nd oven, microwave & tons of cabinets. Laundry room off kitchen has utility sink & more cabinets. Master bedroom has private bath, walk-in closet, dressing area, and French...This lovely Mayfair home offers charm, character & updated open kitchen that flows into stunning great room with vaulted ceiling & stone fireplace! Home includes formal living room with built-ins and separate dining room. Kitchen has an over-sized island with granite, eat-in area, pro gas range, new LG refrigerator, built-in 2nd oven, microwave & tons of cabinets. Laundry room off kitchen has utility sink & more cabinets. Master bedroom has private bath, walk-in closet, dressing area, and French doors to open deck. 2nd bedroom has private full bath. 3rd bedroom is used as a study & is next to another full guest bath. Trellis covered patio & open deck allow for lovely outdoor entertaining. Fenced backyard is private with mature landscaping & small sport court or fenced dog area. Basement garage could fit a small car or motorcycle & has work space, storage space, & is stubbed for plumbing. Attic also provides storage. Perfect location in Mayfair just across the street from Overton Park!
  • Listed by: Mary Browning 205.879.8580 marybrowning@charter.net Brokerage DRE #56404 • LAH - Homewood
Listing closed: 04/05/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Greater Alabama MLS, MLS#: 839765

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$675,000

Avg days on market

5

Sale-to-list ratio

103.9%

Birmingham, AL

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Property Information for 1729 Kensington Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Jefferson County
  • Architectural Style: 1-Story
  • Subdivision Name: MAYFAIR
  • Has Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.35 AC / 15,245 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: FROM HWY 31 HOMEWOOD, TAKE MAYFAIR DRIVE THEN LEFT ON WELLINGTON RD; THEN RIGHT ON KENSINGTON; HOUSE IS ON THE LEFT ACROSS FROM OVERTON PARK.
  • Latitude: 33.472442
  • Longitude: -86.794159
  • MLS Area Major: Homewood
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 2800182010017.000
School Information
  • Elementary School: SHADES CAHABA
  • High School: HOMEWOOD
  • Middle Or Junior School: HOMEWOOD
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Driveway
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 2460.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1950
Farm Information
  • Horse: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Covered
  • Private Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, Wood Burning, Stone
  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Heating: Central
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Crown Molding, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Master Downstairs, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Window Features: Window Treatments

Property History for 1729 Kensington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 5, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #643076142

$640,000—
Apr 5, 2019

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #839765

$640,000—
Feb 9, 2019

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #839765

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/05/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #643076142

$640,000
04/05/2019

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #839765

$640,000
02/09/2019

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #839765

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Public Records for 1729 Kensington Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$5,791 ($483 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,460 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,460 SqFtStories1Lot Size15,456 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated2003ZoningR2CountyJEFFERSONAPN28-00-18-2-010-017.000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1729 Kensington Road

This home is within Homewood City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Homewood Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Homewood High School
Public - 9 to 12
Creative Montessori School
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Homewood Middle School
Public6 to 8

Homewood High School
Public9 to 12

Creative Montessori School
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1729 Kensington Road, Birmingham, AL 35209
$640,000
3
2,460
15,245
1727 Kensington Road, Birmingham, AL 35209
$675,000
4
2
1,961
21,344
1735 Kensington Road, Birmingham, AL 35209
$1,200,000
4
3,912
14,810
1739 Kensington Road, Birmingham, AL 35209
$927,500
4
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1723 Kensington Road, Birmingham, AL 35209
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4
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1708 Kensington Road, Birmingham, AL 35209
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