5245 Whippoorwill Road

Sold 11/20/20

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Last Sold Price

$312,000

5 beds3 baths2,872 sqft

5245 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.85 acresLot Size

1965Year Built

$109/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome home to this beautifully and completely renovated 5 bedroom home in a peaceful country-like setting convenient to everything. Ample woods provide cherished privacy for the gorgeous in-ground pool and an efficiency guest house. Relax on your front porch that welcomes guests entering or the brand new large deck over looking the vast back yard. Inside, fall in love with the refinished original hardwoods on the main level, with an updated kitchen that includes all stainless appliances and stunning...Welcome home to this beautifully and completely renovated 5 bedroom home in a peaceful country-like setting convenient to everything. Ample woods provide cherished privacy for the gorgeous in-ground pool and an efficiency guest house. Relax on your front porch that welcomes guests entering or the brand new large deck over looking the vast back yard. Inside, fall in love with the refinished original hardwoods on the main level, with an updated kitchen that includes all stainless appliances and stunning custom cut, high-end soapstone countertops. The master suite on the main floor boasts a walk-in closet, updated spa-like bathroom with exquisite walk-in shower. This home is made for entertaining and provides so much space. The downstairs houses two bedrooms, full bath, bonus area and plenty of storage. There are two workshops underneath the guest home for your special projects or simply more storage. So much to admire about this property. Don't miss your chance to see it today!

Listed by: Missy Heard 205.978.9000 mheard@realtysouth.com Brokerage DRE #000041999 • RealtySouth-OTM-Acton Rd
Listed by: Ruwena Healy 205.978.9000 rhealy@realtysouth.com Brokerage DRE #000041999 • RealtySouth-OTM-Acton Rd

Listing closed: 11/20/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Greater Alabama MLS, MLS#: 898278

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

97.4%

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Property Information for 5245 Whippoorwill Road

Property Details

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

Building Information

Year Built: 1965
Lot Size: 0.85 AC / 37,026 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Take Hwy 78 to Whippoorwill Rd
Latitude: 33.54641599

Longitude: -86.64926199
MLS Area Major: Crestline Gardens, Crestline Park, Irondale
Senior Community: No

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 24-00-21-2-000-005.000

School Information

Elementary School: IRONDALE
High School: SHADES VALLEY

Middle Or Junior School: IRONDALE

Parking

Attached Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1.0

Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Side, Driveway

Property

Lot Information

Lot Size Acres: 0.85

Property and Assessments

Below Grade Finished Area: 1230.0
Living Area: 2872.0

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1965

Building Features

Other Structures: Gazebo, Workshop, Guest House
Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Farm Information

Horse: No

Utilities

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Door Features: French Doors
Fencing: Fenced

Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio
Pool Features: Outdoor Pool, In Ground, Private
Private Pool: Yes

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Basement: Full, Daylight

Has Basement: Yes
Full Bathrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 3
Total Bedrooms: 5
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Master Downstairs, Eat-in Kitchen
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Closet
Water Heater: Multiple, Electric, Gas

Property History for 5245 Whippoorwill Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 20, 2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #684974390	$312,000	+91.3% / yr
Nov 20, 2020	Sold Greater Alabama MLS #898278	$312,000	—
Oct 24, 2020	Contract Signed Greater Alabama MLS #898278		—
Oct 21, 2020	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #898278	$299,900	—
Oct 10, 2020	Permanently Off Market Greater Alabama MLS #898182	$299,900	—
Oct 9, 2020	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #898182	$299,900	—
Nov 2, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #634407632	$82,500	—
Nov 2, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #634302384	$70,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/20/2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #684974390	$312,000 +91.3% / yr
11/20/2020	Sold Greater Alabama MLS #898278	$312,000
10/24/2020	Contract Signed Greater Alabama MLS #898278	—
10/21/2020	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #898278	$299,900
10/10/2020	Permanently Off Market Greater Alabama MLS #898182	$299,900
10/09/2020	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #898182	$299,900
11/02/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #634407632	$82,500
11/02/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #634302384	$70,000

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

Public Records for 5245 Whippoorwill Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$1,625 ($135 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,919 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,919 SqFtStories2Lot Size37,026 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated1980ZoningA1CountyJEFFERSONAPN24-00-21-2-000-005.000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5245 Whippoorwill Road

This home is within Jefferson County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Irondale Community School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	3.5 mi
3/10	Irondale Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.9 mi
6/10	Shades Valley High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 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	9.3 mi
NR	Burkett Center	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	17.4 mi
NR	Jefferson Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Irondale Community School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	3.5 mi
3/10	Irondale Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.9 mi
6/10	Shades Valley High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 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	9.3 mi
NR	Burkett Center PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	17.4 mi
NR	Jefferson Christian Academy PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.3 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: 5245 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210	$312,000	5	3	2,872	37,026
5249 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210	–	–	–	–	1,222
5251 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210	$226,900	4	3	1,685	30,491
5237 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210	–	–	–	–	13,068
5209 Highway 78 East, Birmingham, AL 35210	–	6	1	1,386	22,651
5193 Highway 78 E Irondale Al East, Birmingham, AL 35210	–	3	1	1,314	37,026
5257 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210	–	–	–	–	5,227
5274 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210	$48,060	3	1	1,037	37,026
5315 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210	$186,900	3	2	1,388	47,045
5263 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210	$230,800	1	2	652	41,382
5221 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210	–	–	–	–	43,996
5187 Highway 78 East, Irondale, AL 35210	–	–	–	–	30,492
5205 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210	$200,000	4	1	2,128	51,836
5278 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210	$169,500	3	2	1,090	47,916
5269 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210	–	–	–	–	152,460
5290 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210	–	2	1	1,160	43,560

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