Last Sold Price
5 beds5,947 sqft$158/sqft
3557 River Bend Road, Birmingham, AL 35243

Description

Audiences will be WOWED by this CUSTOM BUILT & DESIGNED CALIFORNIA STYLE ESTATE situated on almost 4 PRIVATE ACRES on a coveted street in Mountain Brook. Meticulously appointed, the home surrounds an elegant POOL & PATIO making it SPECTACULAR for family & DRAMATIC for entertaining. The 5-6 BEDROOMS, 5 FULL BATHS residence features FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS & DOORS that give panoramic views of pool, patio, landscaped garden & wooded acreage. Home has soaring TRAY & CATHEDRAL CEILINGS & a splendid MASTER...Audiences will be WOWED by this CUSTOM BUILT & DESIGNED CALIFORNIA STYLE ESTATE situated on almost 4 PRIVATE ACRES on a coveted street in Mountain Brook. Meticulously appointed, the home surrounds an elegant POOL & PATIO making it SPECTACULAR for family & DRAMATIC for entertaining. The 5-6 BEDROOMS, 5 FULL BATHS residence features FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS & DOORS that give panoramic views of pool, patio, landscaped garden & wooded acreage. Home has soaring TRAY & CATHEDRAL CEILINGS & a splendid MASTER WING. There are 3 FIREPLACES; a GOURMET KITCHEN with TWO SUB-ZERO refrigerators, Wolf gas cook-top and KitchenAide stacked ovens. Other features include an EXERCISE room, MEDIA room, WRAPPING ROOM & TWO laundry rooms. Home has BEAUTIFUL usage of GRANITE, TRAVERTINE STONE, LIMESTONE and TILE. The FINE FINISHES & ATTENTION TO DETAIL are ENDLESS & MAGNIFICENT. This home is SPECTACULAR!
LISTING CLOSED: 10/10/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Rosalie Lowy • Brokerage DRE #99316 • LAH Sotheby's International Re
    P: (205) 870-8580 C: (205) 907-1655 rosalielowy@lahrealestate.com
  2. Listed by Stephen Lowy • Brokerage DRE #99316 • LAH Sotheby's International Re
    P: (205) 870-8580 C: (205) 907-1654 srlowy@lahcommercial.com

Property Details for 3557 River Bend Road

Status
MLS #
604522
Days on Market
78
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1972
Lot Size
3.90 AC / 169,884 SF
Architectural Style
1-Story
Subdivision Name
WOODCLIFF
Has Waterfront
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$949,900

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

97.8%

Birmingham, AL

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
6,684
Square Feet
0.51
Acres
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1/14
8

$825,000

Sold 05/12/26

5
Bedrooms
5,032
Square Feet
0.45
Acres
$949,900 | 2150 Brook Highland Ridge, Birmingham, AL 35242
1/41
9

$949,900

Sold 11/08/24

5
Bedrooms
4,800
Square Feet
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Acres

Location

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Sold By RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd

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Building Information for 3557 River Bend Road

Stories-Year Built1972Building Size-Lot Size3.90 AC / 169,884 SF

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$5,765 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,791

Property Taxes

$974

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3557 River Bend Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: In Mt. Brook take Overton Rd. to River Oaks Rd. Take River Oaks Rd. to right on River Bend Rd.
  • Latitude: 33.469821
  • Longitude: -86.719742
  • MLS Area Major: Mountain Brook
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 28-14-2-005-048.000 00
School Information
  • Elementary School: BROOKWOOD FOREST
  • High School: MOUNTAIN BROOK
  • Middle Or Junior School: MOUNTAIN BROOK
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Side, Driveway
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.9
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 2561.0
  • Living Area: 5947.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1972
Building Features
  • Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Foundation Details: Slab
Farm Information
  • Horse: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue, Lighting
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: Outdoor Pool, In Ground, Fenced, Private
  • Private Pool: Yes
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier, Ice Maker, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Oven, Water Heater, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Finished, Daylight
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Living Room, Wood Burning, Masonry, Stone, Gas
  • Total Fireplaces: 3
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Slate, Stone
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Tray Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Central Vacuum, Sound System, Wet Bar, Master Downstairs, Smart Thermostat
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room, Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Water Heater: Multiple, Gas
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Property History for 3557 River Bend Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 10, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #474084248

$942,500
Oct 10, 2014

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #604522

$942,500
Oct 8, 2014

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #604522

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/10/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #474084248

$942,500
10/10/2014

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #604522

$942,500
10/08/2014

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #604522

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

Public Records for 3557 River Bend Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$11,685 ($974 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5Total Finished SqFt3,873 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,873 SqFtStories1Lot Size169,884 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1972Year Renovated2009ZoningRACountyJEFFERSONAPN28-00-14-2-005-048.000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3557 River Bend Road

This home is within Mountain Brook City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 9
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Brookwood Forest Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Mountain Brook Junior High School
Public7 to 9

Mountain Brook High School
Public10 to 12

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: 3557 River Bend Road, Birmingham, AL 35243
$942,500
5
5,947
169,884
$525,000
4
3
3,048
169,884
3
2,836
143,748
$1,250,000
4
4
6,067
95,832
$700,000
4
4,698
64,033
87,120

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