Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,970 sqft
521 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 35226
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.97 acresLot Size
1945Year Built
$213/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Welcome to 521 Shades Crest! This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience and endless potential. With main level parking and living, this home makes everyday living easy and accessible. As you step inside, you'll immediately appreciate the two spacious living areas, each filled with natural light and designed for relaxation and entertaining. This home boasts an abundance of storage throughout, ensuring that everything has its place. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets from...Welcome to 521 Shades Crest! This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience and endless potential. With main level parking and living, this home makes everyday living easy and accessible. As you step inside, you'll immediately appreciate the two spacious living areas, each filled with natural light and designed for relaxation and entertaining. This home boasts an abundance of storage throughout, ensuring that everything has its place. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets from your front porch, proving the PERFECT backdrop for evening relaxation. The massive backyard is truly a standout feature- whether you're dreaming of a workshop or even your own par 3 golf hole, the possibilities are endless. Did we forget to mention the partial basement offers great storage space with potential to be transformed into an apartment or office, adding even more value to this amazing property. Come and see why YouMayLikeItHere!
  • Listed by: Harold Collins 888.923.5547 collinsgroup@youmaylikeithere.com Brokerage DRE #134855 • eXp Realty, LLC Central
Listing closed: 09/18/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Greater Alabama MLS, MLS#: 21410284

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Property Information for 521 Shades Crest Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: 1-Story
  • Subdivision Name: SHADES CREST
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Has Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Lot Size: 0.97 AC / 42,253 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Headed S on I-65 get off at exit 252 and take a right onto Alford Ave. At your second red light take a right onto Valley St. Go until you run into the fire station and take a right onto Park Ave and left onto shades crest. Home will be on your left
  • Latitude: 33.405211
  • Longitude: -86.858414
  • MLS Area Major: Bluff Park, Hoover, Riverchase
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 39-00-04-3-004-004.000
School Information
  • Elementary School: BLUFF PARK
  • High School: HOOVER
  • Middle Or Junior School: SIMMONS, IRA F
Parking
  • Parking Features: Driveway
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Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.97
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 1970.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1945
Building Features
  • Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Block
Farm Information
  • Horse: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio
  • Private Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished, Daylight
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Stone Counters, Master Downstairs
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Water Heater: Gas
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Laundry
Room 2
  • Type: Bathroom 3
Room 3
  • Type: Bedroom 3
Room 4
  • Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7
  • Type: Bathroom 2
Room 8
  • Type: Living Room
Room 9
  • Type: Master Bathroom
Room 10
  • Type: Master Bedroom

Property History for 521 Shades Crest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 18, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1915484787

$419,500

-11.6% / yr

Sep 18, 2025

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #21410284

$419,500—
Sep 4, 2025

Contract Out

Greater Alabama MLS #21410284

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/18/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1915484787

$419,500

-11.6% / yr

09/18/2025

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #21410284

$419,500
09/04/2025

Contract Out

Greater Alabama MLS #21410284

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Public Records for 521 Shades Crest Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$2,567 ($214 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,970 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,970 SqFtStories1Lot Size43,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945ZoningE2CountyJEFFERSONAPN39-00-04-3-004-004.000

Schools near 521 Shades Crest Road

This home is within Hoover City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bluff Park Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ira F Simmons Middle School
Public6 to 8

Hoover High School
Public9 to 12

Crossroads School
Public6 to 12

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