Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds3,565 sqft$144/sqft
4956 Altamont Road South,Ā Birmingham, ALĀ 35222
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.36 acresLot Size
1997Year Built
$144/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This incredible 2-story home is located on a quiet street offering incredible privacy in a beautiful setting with magnificent city views. It has three bedrooms, two and a half baths and a two car garage. The main level interior has an open, spacious floor plan with hardwood flooring, crown moulding, recessed lighting and built-in bookcases. The family room with a limestone fireplace, dining area and gourmet kitchen feature a wall of French doors overlooking the expansive deck providing views for...This incredible 2-story home is located on a quiet street offering incredible privacy in a beautiful setting with magnificent city views. It has three bedrooms, two and a half baths and a two car garage. The main level interior has an open, spacious floor plan with hardwood flooring, crown moulding, recessed lighting and built-in bookcases. The family room with a limestone fireplace, dining area and gourmet kitchen feature a wall of French doors overlooking the expansive deck providing views for miles. The main level master suite offers a lovely bedroom with custom bookcases with chests of drawers, office nook, ā€œhis and hersā€ walk-in closets, and a spacious bath featuring ā€œhis and hersā€ custom vanities with under mount sinks and mirrored walls, jetted tub, walk-in shower and private water closet. The spacious upper level includes two bedrooms, a large bathroom, a playroom and a bonus room that would make a great office. Storage space under the home for tools and outdoor equipment.
Listing closed: 02/01/2017 12:00 AM • Source: Greater Alabama MLS, MLS#: 768812

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$540,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

95.4%

Birmingham, AL

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Location

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Property Information for 4956 Altamont Road South

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: 2+ Story
  • Subdivision Name: FOREST PARK
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: City
  • Has Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Lot Size: 0.36 AC / 15,681 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From St. Vincents take 8th Ave to Clairmont Ave. Turn right on Overwood. Left on Altamont. House on left.
  • Latitude: 33.517379
  • Longitude: -86.754178
  • MLS Area Major: Avondale, Crestwood, Highland Pk, Forest Pk
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 23-00-33-2-001-021.010
School Information
  • Elementary School: AVONDALE
  • High School: WOODLAWN
  • Middle Or Junior School: PUTNAM, W E
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Front
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded, Interior Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 3565.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1997
Building Features
  • Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
Farm Information
  • Horse: No
  • Other Equipment: Generator
Utilities
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Private Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Great Room, Stone, Gas
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Master Downstairs, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Room, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Heater: Gas

Property History for 4956 Altamont Road South

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 1, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #587939799

$512,000—
Feb 1, 2017

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #768812

$512,000—
Dec 7, 2016

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #768812

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/01/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #587939799

$512,000
02/01/2017

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #768812

$512,000
12/07/2016

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #768812

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Public Records for 4956 Altamont Road South

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,891 ($324 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,565 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,565 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,474 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996ZoningR2CountyJEFFERSONAPN23-00-33-2-001-021.010Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4956 Altamont Road South

This home is within Birmingham City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Avondale Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

W.E. Putnam Middle School-Magnet
Public6 to 8

Woodlawn High School-Magnet
Public9 to 12

Ramsay High School
Public9 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: 4956 Altamont Road South, Birmingham, AL 35222
$512,000
3
3,565
15,681
$800,000
3
2,883
14,374
$390,000
3
2,574
14,721
$565,000
3
2,556
15,245
–
4
3,006
15,010
$599,900
3
3,619
14,374

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