Sold
Last Sold Price
$103,000
2 beds

540 Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL 35206

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.57 acresLot Size
1949Year Built
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Updated and 'full of life.' This is a happy home, perched atop a lovely lot in the HEART of Historic Roebuck Springs. Cedar-shake exterior, one-car garage (rare), gorgeous hardwoods, pretty paint palette. Good 'working' kitchen with tons of cabinets. Enormous den addition with fireplace and laundry area. Beautiful, private backyard. Downstairs boasts two 'needs some love' bedrooms/offices/craft rooms/music rooms. This home is a bargain...priced well below retail value due to short sale.Updated and 'full of life.' This is a happy home, perched atop a lovely lot in the HEART of Historic Roebuck Springs. Cedar-shake exterior, one-car garage (rare), gorgeous hardwoods, pretty paint palette. Good 'working' kitchen with tons of cabinets. Enormous den addition with fireplace and laundry area. Beautiful, private backyard. Downstairs boasts two 'needs some love' bedrooms/offices/craft rooms/music rooms. This home is a bargain...priced well below retail value due to short sale.
  • Listed by: Sherman Rockwell 407.405.2302 rockwellsherman@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #000058725 • RealtySouth-MB-Crestline
  • Listed by: Paige Patterson 866.525.3466 paige@paigepatterson.com Brokerage DRE #110801 • Lake Homes Realty, LLC
Listing closed: 09/13/2013 12:00 AM • Source: Greater Alabama MLS, MLS#: 552862
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$134,000

Avg days on market

64

Sale-to-list ratio

89.4%

Birmingham, AL

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Property Information for 540 Ridge Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: 1-Story
  • Subdivision Name: ROEBUCK SPRINGS
  • Has Waterfront: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1949
  • Lot Size: 0.57 AC / 24,829 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: From I 59 to 4th Ave S Exit, bear right onto Valey Rd, take 1st Rt, house in front of you on Ridge Rd
  • Latitude: 33.576174
  • Longitude: -86.702567
  • MLS Area Major: Center Pt, Grayson Valley, Huffman, Roebuck
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 23-12-2-001-005.000
School Information
  • Elementary School: CHRISTIAN
  • High School: HUFFMAN
  • Middle Or Junior School: OSSIE WARE MITCHELL
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Driveway
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Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.57
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1949
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Concrete, Block
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: Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Dryer
  • Basement: Finished, Daylight
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Crown Molding, Stone Counters, Master Downstairs
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Water Heater: Gas

Property History for 540 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 13, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #440735446

$103,134

-9.9% / yr

Sep 13, 2013

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #552862

$103,000
—
Sep 1, 2013

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #552862

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/13/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #440735446

$103,134

-9.9% / yr

09/13/2013

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #552862

$103,000
09/01/2013

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #552862

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Public Records for 540 Ridge Road

Taxable Value

Land

-

Additions

-
Total-

Home Facts

Beds

0

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,766 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,766 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

25,000 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1949

Year Renovated

2007

Zoning

R1

County

JEFFERSON

APN

23-00-12-2-001-005.000

Fireplace Type

Has Fireplace

Schools near 540 Ridge Road

This home is within Birmingham City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Christian School
PublicPK to 8

Huffman Middle School
Public6 to 8

Huffman High School-Magnet
Public9 to 12

BCS Virtual Academy of Learning
Public3 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: 540 Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL 35206
$103,000
2
–
24,829
$291,000
2
1,693
28,314
–
4
2
1,804
33,750
$82,000
3
1
1,869
28,750
$77,500
3
2
1,950
29,056
$93,500
3
2
1,529
28,160

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