5278 Whippoorwill Road

Sold 12/18/20

Sold

Last Sold Price

$169,500

3 beds2 baths1,090 sqft

5278 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.1 acresLot Size

1986Year Built

$156/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Oh MY...would you look at this precious 3 bedroom/2 bath cottage home that's just off the beaten path in Irondale! It's situated on a huge 1.1 acre private lot. The location's a perfect blend of "close enough in" to be super convenient for work, school, and shopping and "just far enough out" that you're surrounded by the peace & quiet that only natural surroundings can provide. With a comfortably snug floorplan of 1,090 sq feet - you'll find zero wasted space here. Family room, dining area, and kitchen...Oh MY...would you look at this precious 3 bedroom/2 bath cottage home that's just off the beaten path in Irondale! It's situated on a huge 1.1 acre private lot. The location's a perfect blend of "close enough in" to be super convenient for work, school, and shopping and "just far enough out" that you're surrounded by the peace & quiet that only natural surroundings can provide. With a comfortably snug floorplan of 1,090 sq feet - you'll find zero wasted space here. Family room, dining area, and kitchen are semi-open concept. The kitchen is beautifully outfitted w/newer stainless appliances. Just out back is a WOW screened-in porch and big open deck! Graciously sized with vaulted wood ceiling, recessed lighting, and cable ready for a big screen TV, this adds wonderful space to expand. Big backyard is already partially fenced. There's also a detached storage shed/workshop. Roof 2017, HVAC 2020, microwave-new, all appliances and w/d remain, fresh interior paint throughout.

Listed by: Julie White 205.588.8282 julieivywhite@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #000119382 • Today's Home

Listing closed: 12/18/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Greater Alabama MLS, MLS#: 901155

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Property Information for 5278 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: 1986
Lot Size: 1.10 AC / 47,916 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Heading East on Crestwood Blvd, turn R onto Whippoorwill Rd, at the "T", turn L, looks for sign - house on the left.
Latitude: 33.547266

Longitude: -86.647662
MLS Area Major: Crestline Gardens, Crestline Park, Irondale
Senior Community: No

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 24-00-16-4-000-014.000

School Information

Elementary School: IRONDALE
High School: SHADES VALLEY

Middle Or Junior School: IRONDALE

Parking

Parking Features: Off Street, Unassigned, Driveway

Property

Lot Information

Lot Size Acres: 1.1

Property and Assessments

Living Area: 1090.0
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1986

Building Features

Other Structures: Storage

Farm Information

Horse: No

Utilities

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened
Private Pool: No

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Basement: Crawl Space

Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedrooms: 3
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Central, Electric, Fireplace Insert, Heat Pump
Has Heating: Yes
Has Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning, Insert
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Laminate Counters, Master Downstairs, Smart Thermostat, Eat-in Kitchen
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Closet
Water Heater: Gas
Window Features: Bay Window(s)

Property History for 5278 Whippoorwill Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 18, 2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #687046097	$169,500	+5.7% / yr
Dec 18, 2020	Sold Greater Alabama MLS #901155	$169,500	—
Nov 22, 2020	Contract Signed Greater Alabama MLS #901155		—
Nov 12, 2020	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #901155	$169,900	—
Apr 14, 2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #592424251	$138,200	+2.0% / yr
Apr 14, 2017	Sold Greater Alabama MLS #769101	$138,000	—
Feb 25, 2017	Contract Signed Greater Alabama MLS #769101		—
Dec 8, 2016	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #769101	$138,000	—
Mar 7, 2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #440996229	$113,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/18/2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #687046097	$169,500 +5.7% / yr
12/18/2020	Sold Greater Alabama MLS #901155	$169,500
11/22/2020	Contract Signed Greater Alabama MLS #901155	—
11/12/2020	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #901155	$169,900
04/14/2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #592424251	$138,200 +2.0% / yr
04/14/2017	Sold Greater Alabama MLS #769101	$138,000
02/25/2017	Contract Signed Greater Alabama MLS #769101	—
12/08/2016	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #769101	$138,000
03/07/2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #440996229	$113,000

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

Public Records for 5278 Whippoorwill Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$1,202 ($100 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,090 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,090 SqFtStories1Lot Size47,916 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986ZoningR1CountyJEFFERSONAPN24-00-16-4-000-014.000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5278 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	3.6 mi
3/10	Irondale Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.0 mi
6/10	Shades Valley High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.2 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	9.4 mi
NR	Burkett Center	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	17.4 mi
NR	Jefferson Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Irondale Community School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	3.6 mi
3/10	Irondale Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.0 mi
6/10	Shades Valley High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.2 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	9.4 mi
NR	Burkett Center PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	17.4 mi
NR	Jefferson Christian Academy PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.2 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 5278 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210	$169,500	3	2	1,090	47,916
5251 Highway 78 East, Birmingham, AL 35210	–	–	–	–	70,567
5290 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210	–	2	1	1,160	43,560
5263 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210	$230,800	1	2	652	41,382
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
5269 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210	–	–	–	–	152,460
5251 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210	$226,900	4	3	1,685	30,491
5257 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210	–	–	–	–	5,227
5209 Highway 78 East, Birmingham, AL 35210	–	6	1	1,386	22,651
5245 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210	$312,000	5	3	2,872	37,026
5311 Highway 78 East, Birmingham, AL 35210	–	–	–	–	196,107
5252 Highway 78 East, Irondale, AL 35210	–	–	1	15,327	228,429
5249 Whippoorwill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210	–	–	–	–	1,222
5301 Highway 78 East, Birmingham, AL 35210	–	–	2	17,204	171,191
5193 Highway 78 E Irondale Al East, Birmingham, AL 35210	–	3	1	1,314	37,026

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