509 Rutherford Drive

Sold 10/3/19

Sold

Last Sold Price

$162,500

4 beds3 baths2,232 sqft$73/sqft

509 Rutherford Drive, Birmingham, AL 35206

Single FamilyProperty Type

130 sq ftLot Size

1935Year Built

$73/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

This 1935 home is located in the heart of Historic Roebuck Springs. It features 10 foot ceilings on both floors, sculpted plaster walls, arched doorways, heavy crown and baseboard molding, hardwood floors, a spectacular two-tier staircase, original windows, some original fixtures and a secret staircase to the kitchen. Situated on just over half an acre, the large front and backyard offer great outdoor space and include a fenced dog-run, as well as a circular driveway that winds behind the home and...This 1935 home is located in the heart of Historic Roebuck Springs. It features 10 foot ceilings on both floors, sculpted plaster walls, arched doorways, heavy crown and baseboard molding, hardwood floors, a spectacular two-tier staircase, original windows, some original fixtures and a secret staircase to the kitchen. Situated on just over half an acre, the large front and backyard offer great outdoor space and include a fenced dog-run, as well as a circular driveway that winds behind the home and includes a spot for covered parking. Dry unfinished basement is ground-level walk-out in rear and was formerly parking for 2 cars.

Listed by: Alan Boshell 205.979.2335 alan@alanboshell.com Brokerage DRE #97837 • ERA King - Birmingham

Listing closed: 10/03/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Greater Alabama MLS, MLS#: 861028

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Square Feet: 0.29
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Property Information for 509 Rutherford Drive

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Jefferson County
Architectural Style: 2+ Story
Subdivision Name: ROEBUCK SPRINGS
Has Waterfront: No

Building Information

Year Built: 1935
Lot Size: 0.00 AC / 130 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: I 59 East to 4th Avenue South exit, go right onto 4th, left onto Valley, right onto Exeter, left onto Ridge. Ridge turns into Rutherford.
Latitude: 33.574771

Longitude: -86.704616
MLS Area Major: Center Pt, Grayson Valley, Huffman, Roebuck
Senior Community: No

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Parcel Number: 23-00-12-2-001-017.000

School Information

Elementary School: CHRISTIAN
High School: HUFFMAN

Middle Or Junior School: CHRISTIAN WILLIAM J

Parking

Garage Spaces: 1.0
Garage: Yes

Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Garage Faces Rear, Driveway

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Interior Lot
Lot Size Acres: 0.003

Property and Assessments

Living Area: 2232.0
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1935

Building Features

Construction Materials: Brick

Farm Information

Horse: No

Utilities

Utilities: Sewer Connected
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Community Features: Street Lights
Fencing: Fenced

Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Private Pool: No

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater, Dryer
Basement: Full, Unfinished, Block, Concrete

Has Basement: Yes
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Total Bathrooms: 3
Total Bedrooms: 4
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Cooling: Yes
Fireplace Features: Den, Family Room, Wood Burning
Total Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Heating: Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Interior Features: Pantry, High Ceilings, Laminate Counters
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Water Heater: Electric

Property History for 509 Rutherford Drive

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 3, 2019	Sold Greater Alabama MLS #861028	$162,500	—
Sep 4, 2019	Contract Signed Greater Alabama MLS #861028		—
Sep 3, 2019	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #861028	$170,000	—
Apr 22, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #569367156	$122,221	—
Apr 22, 2016	Sold Greater Alabama MLS #634335	$122,000	—
Apr 8, 2016	Contract Signed Greater Alabama MLS #634335		—
Jun 3, 2015	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #634335	$155,000	—
Dec 17, 2014	Permanently Off Market Greater Alabama MLS #605973	$159,000	—
Aug 7, 2014	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #605973	$179,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/03/2019	Sold Greater Alabama MLS #861028	$162,500
09/04/2019	Contract Signed Greater Alabama MLS #861028	—
09/03/2019	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #861028	$170,000
04/22/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #569367156	$122,221
04/22/2016	Sold Greater Alabama MLS #634335	$122,000
04/08/2016	Contract Signed Greater Alabama MLS #634335	—
06/03/2015	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #634335	$155,000
12/17/2014	Permanently Off Market Greater Alabama MLS #605973	$159,000
08/07/2014	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #605973	$179,500

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

Public Records for 509 Rutherford Drive

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$1,571 ($131 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,232 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,232 SqFtStories2Lot Size26,320 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated1984ZoningR1CountyJEFFERSONAPN23-00-12-2-001-017.000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 509 Rutherford Drive

This home is within Birmingham City School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Christian School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	0.9 mi
2/10	Huffman Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.6 mi
2/10	Huffman High School-Magnet	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.8 mi
3/10	BCS Virtual Academy of Learning	Public - Nearby school	3 to 12	7.1 mi
10/10	Ramsay High School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	7.6 mi
NR	City Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	7 to 8	8.1 mi
NR	Happy Kids Learning Center	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Christian School PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	0.9 mi
2/10	Huffman Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.6 mi
2/10	Huffman High School-Magnet Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.8 mi
3/10	BCS Virtual Academy of Learning Public3 to 12 Nearby school	7.1 mi
10/10	Ramsay High School Public9 to 12 Nearby school	7.6 mi
NR	City Elementary School Public7 to 8 Nearby school	8.1 mi
NR	Happy Kids Learning Center PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.5 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 509 Rutherford Drive, Birmingham, AL 35206	$162,500	4	3	2,232	130
505 Rutherford Drive, Birmingham, AL 35206	$100,000	5	3	2,560	16,192
508 Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL 35206	$123,350	3	1	897	78,364
500 Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL 35206	$233,000	3	2	1,656	20,037
510 Rutherford Drive, Birmingham, AL 35206	$225,000	3	3	2,052	25,700
508 Rutherford Drive, Birmingham, AL 35206	$188,800	4	3	1,725	23,522
521 Rutherford Drive, Birmingham, AL 35206	$268,000	3	4	3,086	63,162
515 Rutherford Circle, Birmingham, AL 35206	$268,200	4	4	3,086	63,225
516 Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL 35206	–	3	2	1,500	22,596
520 Rutherford Drive, Birmingham, AL 35206	$185,000	2	2	1,026	26,070
518 Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL 35206	$159,000	3	2	1,220	20,304
501 Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL 35206	$120,000	4	3	1,565	25,330
520 Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL 35206	$125,000	3	2	2,382	26,136
575 Rutherford Circle, Birmingham, AL 35206	$71,500	3	2	–	39,204
522 Rutherford Drive, Birmingham, AL 35206	$99,500	4	2	1,802	22,230
524 Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL 35206	$219,200	4	2	1,986	25,761

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