280 Echols Road

Sold 12/15/18

Sold

Last Sold Price

$75,430

3 beds2 baths1,572 sqft$48/sqft

280 Echols Road, Gardendale, AL 35071

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.54 acresLot Size

1962Year Built

$48/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Great full brick home located in the heart of beautiful Gardendale, AL!. 3 Bedroom/2 bath home that sits on +/- 1.54 acres. With a little work, this home could be like new! Close to all the amenities that Gardendale has to offer and only 15 minutes away from Birmingham! This Property was built before 1978 and could potentially have Lead Based Paint. Property is owned by the US Dept. Of HUD. Case Number 011-547292 It is listed as IE subject to Appraisal. Seller makes no representation or warranties...Great full brick home located in the heart of beautiful Gardendale, AL!. 3 Bedroom/2 bath home that sits on +/- 1.54 acres. With a little work, this home could be like new! Close to all the amenities that Gardendale has to offer and only 15 minutes away from Birmingham! This Property was built before 1978 and could potentially have Lead Based Paint. Property is owned by the US Dept. Of HUD. Case Number 011-547292 It is listed as IE subject to Appraisal. Seller makes no representation or warranties as to property condition. HUD homes are “as is” EHO, Seller may contribute up to 3% for buyers closing cost, upon buyer request.

Listed by: Melissa Justice 256.606.8889 melissajusticebroker@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #000063353 • Found It

Listing closed: 12/15/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Greater Alabama MLS, MLS#: 832481

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$220,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

96.5%

1/50

$308,000

Sold 01/30/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,680
Square Feet: 0.35
Acres

2731 Brenda Circle, Gardendale, AL 35071

1/22

$209,000

Sold 01/15/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,467
Square Feet: 1.78
Acres

2817 N Road, Gardendale, AL 35071

1/51

$235,000

Sold 07/17/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,458
Square Feet: 0.35
Acres

2816 N Road, Gardendale, AL 35071

1/2

$192,600

Sold 03/27/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,621
Square Feet: 0.35
Acres

148 Scenic Drive, Gardendale, AL 35071

1/23

$241,000

Sold 04/30/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,708
Square Feet: 0.44
Acres

504 Cattail Circle, Gardendale, AL 35071

1/48

$355,000

Sold 01/17/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,782
Square Feet: 0.23
Acres

7121 Oak Cres Lane, Gardendale, AL 35071

1/37

$164,000

Sold 08/27/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,425
Square Feet: 0.43
Acres

501 Foxfire Drive, Gardendale, AL 35071

1/28

$153,500

Sold 06/30/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,638
Square Feet: 0.52
Acres

521 Foxfire Drive, Gardendale, AL 35071

1/30

$220,000

Sold 11/03/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,781
Square Feet: 1
Acres

172 Scenic Drive, Gardendale, AL 35071

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Property Information for 280 Echols Road

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Jefferson County
Architectural Style: 1-Story
Has Waterfront: No

Building Information

Year Built: 1962
Lot Size: 1.54 AC / 67,082 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: From Birmingham: Head southwest on 6th Ave N toward 18th St N. Turn right onto 11th St N. Follow I-65 N to Gardendale. Take exit 272 from I-65 N. Use the right lane to take exit 272 toward Mt Olive Rd. Take US-31 N to Echols Rd
Latitude: 33.705508

Longitude: -86.821702
MLS Area Major: Fultondale, Gardendale, Mt Olive
Senior Community: No

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Parcel Number: 07-00-26-1-000-029.000

School Information

Elementary School: GARDENDALE
High School: GARDENDALE

Middle Or Junior School: BRAGG

Parking

Carport Spaces: 2.0
Carport: Yes

Parking Features: Basement

Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/bham/832481

Property

Lot Information

Lot Size Acres: 1.54

Property and Assessments

Below Grade Finished Area: 400.0
Living Area: 1572.0

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1962

Building Features

Construction Materials: Brick

Farm Information

Horse: No

Utilities

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Private Pool: No

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Dryer
Basement: Full, Block, Concrete

Has Basement: Yes
Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedrooms: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Central
Has Heating: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Room, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Water Heater: Electric

Property History for 280 Echols Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jan 8, 2019	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #639300277	$75,844	—
Dec 15, 2018	Sold Greater Alabama MLS #832481	$75,430	—
Nov 9, 2018	Contract Signed Greater Alabama MLS #832481		—
Oct 26, 2018	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #832481	$78,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
01/08/2019	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #639300277	$75,844
12/15/2018	Sold Greater Alabama MLS #832481	$75,430
11/09/2018	Contract Signed Greater Alabama MLS #832481	—
10/26/2018	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #832481	$78,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 280 Echols Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,204 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,204 SqFtStories1Lot Size67,082 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962Year Renovated2003ZoningR1CountyJEFFERSONAPN07-00-26-1-000-029.000

Schools near 280 Echols Road

This home is within Jefferson County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Snow Rogers Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	1.1 mi
7/10	North Jefferson Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	5.2 mi
6/10	Mortimer Jordan High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	6.4 mi
NR	Burkett Center	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	3.7 mi
NR	Jefferson County Counseling & Learning Center	Public - Nearby school	K to 12	7.7 mi
3/10	Jefferson County Virtual School	Public - Nearby school	1 to 12	15.1 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Snow Rogers Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.1 mi
7/10	North Jefferson Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	5.2 mi
6/10	Mortimer Jordan High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	6.4 mi
NR	Burkett Center PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	3.7 mi
NR	Jefferson County Counseling & Learning Center PublicK to 12 Nearby school	7.7 mi
3/10	Jefferson County Virtual School Public1 to 12 Nearby school	15.1 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 280 Echols Road, Gardendale, AL 35071	$75,430	3	2	1,572	67,082
276 Echols Road, Gardendale, AL 35071	$205,000	3	2	1,235	35,283
287 Echols Road, Gardendale, AL 35071	$100,000	3	3	1,536	17,982
272 Echols Road, Gardendale, AL 35071	$199,500	3	1	1,025	29,620
288 Echols Road, Gardendale, AL 35071	–	3	2	1,400	31,724
268 Echols Road, Gardendale, AL 35071	–	–	–	–	–
293 Echols Road, Gardendale, AL 35071	$239,000	3	1	1,064	18,585
293 Echols Drive, Gardendale, AL 35071	$239,000	3	2	1,190	18,730
292 Echols Road, Gardendale, AL 35071	$217,500	3	2	1,694	49,222
6808 Old Highway 31 North, Gardendale, AL 35071	$200,000	7	3	4,408	73,616
296 Echols Road, Gardendale, AL 35071	$217,500	3	2	1,694	49,223
299 Echols Road, Gardendale, AL 35071	$206,000	3	2	1,477	31,492
6874 Old Highway 31 North, Gardendale, AL 35071	–	–	–	–	22,738
6874 North Old Highway 31, Unit METES AND BOUNDS, Gardendale, AL 35071	$19,900	–	–	–	22,738
300 Echols Road, Gardendale, AL 35071	–	3	1	1,002	16,254
6776 Old Highway 31 North, Gardendale, AL 35071	–	3	1	1,273	287,496

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