541 Shades Crest Road

Sold 8/4/17

Sold

Last Sold Price

$275,000

3 beds3 baths3,240 sqft$85/sqft

541 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 35226

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.61 acresLot Size

1960Year Built

$85/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rare opportunity to live on the crest of Bluff Park, the highest point on the bluff! Well kept 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with additional bedroom/bonus room in the basement! Full daylight basement with ample storage can be used for a playroom, media room, office, library or all of the above! So much space! Enjoy views of the large fenced backyard with a sun deck and blooming fig tree from your sunroom, open the windows to catch the breeze! Less than 10 minutes from Moss Rock Preserve and 5 from Bluff...Rare opportunity to live on the crest of Bluff Park, the highest point on the bluff! Well kept 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with additional bedroom/bonus room in the basement! Full daylight basement with ample storage can be used for a playroom, media room, office, library or all of the above! So much space! Enjoy views of the large fenced backyard with a sun deck and blooming fig tree from your sunroom, open the windows to catch the breeze! Less than 10 minutes from Moss Rock Preserve and 5 from Bluff Park Elementary School, this home is perfect for families! Homeowner was the second owner, purchased from the original owner/builder! Tons of parking space with a 2 car garage, paved driveway and a circular drive at the front! You don't want to miss this great home with over 3,200 square feet (per appraiser) and so much space to entertain!

Listed by: Kate Lamey 205.969.8910 klamey@arcrealtyco.com Brokerage DRE #99693 • ARC Realty

Listing closed: 08/04/2017 12:00 AM • Source: Greater Alabama MLS, MLS#: 788051

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$419,900

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

101.0%

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Bedrooms: 3
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Square Feet: 0.35
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329 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 35226

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$350,000

Sold 01/17/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2,874
Square Feet: 0.70
Acres

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Principal and Interest

$1,421

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 541 Shades Crest Road

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Jefferson County
Architectural Style: 1-Story
Subdivision Name: BLUFF PARK
Has View: Yes
View: City, Mountain(s)
Has Waterfront: No

Building Information

Year Built: 1960
Lot Size: 0.61 AC / 26,702 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: GO NORTHBOUND SHADES CREST RD., PASS CRAIG LN., ENTER IN CIRCULAR DRIVE. CONSULT GPS IF NEEDED.
Latitude: 33.4069

Longitude: -86.858144
MLS Area Major: Bluff Park, Hoover, Riverchase
Senior Community: No

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Parcel Number: 39-00-04-3-003-008.001

School Information

Elementary School: BLUFF PARK
High School: HOOVER

Middle Or Junior School: SIMMONS, IRA F

Parking

Attached Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.0

Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Off Street, Attached, Basement, Garage Faces Rear, Driveway

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Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/bham/788051

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Few Trees
Lot Size Acres: 0.613

Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road, Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved

Property and Assessments

Below Grade Finished Area: 1340.0
Living Area: 3240.0

Living Area Source: Appraiser
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1960

Building Features

Construction Materials: Brick

Farm Information

Horse: No
Other Equipment: Generator

Utilities

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Exterior Features: Balcony

Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Private Pool: No

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Self Cleaning Oven
Basement: Full, Block, Daylight, Concrete

Has Basement: Yes
Full Bathrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 3
Total Bedrooms: 3
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Has Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Den, Gas Starter, Gas
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Interior Features: Pantry, Central Vacuum, Laminate Counters, Master Downstairs, Smart Thermostat, Eat-in Kitchen
Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, Lower Level
Water Heater: Gas
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments

Property History for 541 Shades Crest Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 4, 2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #602832612	$275,000	+1.3% / yr
Aug 4, 2017	Sold Greater Alabama MLS #788051	$275,000	—
Jul 11, 2017	Contract Signed Greater Alabama MLS #788051		—
Jul 8, 2017	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #788051	$269,900	—
Jun 16, 2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #440894041	$235,000	+70.8% / yr
May 2, 2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #440887124	$220,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/04/2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #602832612	$275,000 +1.3% / yr
08/04/2017	Sold Greater Alabama MLS #788051	$275,000
07/11/2017	Contract Signed Greater Alabama MLS #788051	—
07/08/2017	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #788051	$269,900
06/16/2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #440894041	$235,000 +70.8% / yr
05/02/2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #440887124	$220,000

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

Public Records for 541 Shades Crest Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$2,670 ($222 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,624 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,624 SqFtStories1Lot Size24,960 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960ZoningE2CountyJEFFERSONAPN39-00-04-3-003-009.001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 541 Shades Crest Road

This home is within Hoover City School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Bluff Park Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.3 mi
10/10	Ira F Simmons Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.9 mi
8/10	Hoover High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	4.5 mi
NR	Crossroads School	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	4.9 mi
NR	Riverchase Career Connection Center	Public - Nearby school	10 to 12	5.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Bluff Park Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
10/10	Ira F Simmons Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.9 mi
8/10	Hoover High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	4.5 mi
NR	Crossroads School Public6 to 12 Choice school	4.9 mi
NR	Riverchase Career Connection Center Public10 to 12 Nearby school	5.0 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: 541 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 35226	$275,000	3	3	3,240	26,702
545 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 35226	–	2	5	625	28,569
537 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 35226	–	3	3	1,963	39,552
549 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 35226	–	5	4	2,145	32,900
538 Shades Crest Road, Unit 3 6 AC, Birmingham, AL 35226	$115,975	–	–	–	158,994
538 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 35226	$801,000	4	6	4,470	–
553 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 35226	$500,000	3	3	2,189	37,461
533 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 35226	–	4	4	2,923	79,716
542 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 35226	–	3	3	2,436	53,200
544 Park Terrace, Hoover, AL 35226	$317,398	4	3	2,854	30,000
557 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 35226	$353,000	4	3	2,151	43,124
536 Park Terrace, Hoover, AL 35226	$330,000	3	2	2,297	30,000
552 Park Terrace, Hoover, AL 35226	–	3	3	3,107	30,000
548 Park Terrace, Birmingham, AL 35226	$300,000	4	3	2,440	30,056
528 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 35226	–	3	4	1,950	32,361
532 Park Terrace, Birmingham, AL 35226	$203,000	3	2	4,972	25,700

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