551 Drake Avenue

Sold 12/4/23

Last Sold Price

$380,000

4 beds3 baths5,600 sqft$68/sqft

551 Drake Avenue, Bessemer, AL 35020

Description

If you are looking for a Country Style Home with city conveniences this one is for you. It has 3 beautiful acres of pasture land that would be great for horses or any kind of animal you choose. This home has been very well maintained and immaculately kept through out. It has the covered front porch that is 80 ft long and a covered deck on the back. There is a large great room w/fireplace and a separate dining room off the front foyer as you enter into this home. The country style kitchen is very...If you are looking for a Country Style Home with city conveniences this one is for you. It has 3 beautiful acres of pasture land that would be great for horses or any kind of animal you choose. This home has been very well maintained and immaculately kept through out. It has the covered front porch that is 80 ft long and a covered deck on the back. There is a large great room w/fireplace and a separate dining room off the front foyer as you enter into this home. The country style kitchen is very big w/an island and all appliances remaining. It also has a large eating area with a triple bay window. The master bedroom has a rock fireplace with gas logs and a big master bath w/separate tub & shower & a walk in closet for plenty of storage. There are 2 other large bedrooms and a full bath off of hall. The laundry room is more like a mud room off of kitchen that goes out to back deck. The upstairs is one big room that can be used in many ways. The bsmt has a bedroom, den and bath finished.

LISTING CLOSED: 12/04/2023 12:00 AM

Listed by Charlene Lockhart • Brokerage DRE #74091 • RealtySouth-I459 Southwest
P: (205) 477-7769 C: (205) 283-9245 clockhart@realtysouth.com

Property Details for 551 Drake Avenue

Status

Sold

MLS #

21365774

Days on Market

Taxes

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Single Family Residence

Year Built

1987

Lot Size

3.00 AC / 130,680 SF

County

Jefferson County

Architectural Style

2+ Story

Has Waterfront

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$325,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

96.3%

1/33

$375,000

Sold 05/30/25

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,900
Square Feet: 0.17
Acres

3641 Wind Ridge Lane, Bessemer, AL 35022

1/50

$320,000

Sold 07/09/26

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,510
Square Feet: 0.17
Acres

3601 Wind Ridge Lane, Bessemer, AL 35022

1/31

$298,400

Sold 06/30/25

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,936
Square Feet: 0.43
Acres

4341 Segars Cove, Bessemer, AL 35022

1/17

$325,000

Sold 09/15/25

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,589
Square Feet: 0.16
Acres

5216 Meadow Ridge Trail, Bessemer, AL 35022

1/86

$305,000

Sold 12/06/24

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,306
Square Feet: 0.72
Acres

5011 Coventry Cove Drive, Bessemer, AL 35022

1/30

$289,000

Sold 04/03/26

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,693
Square Feet: 1.40
Acres

212 Quinncrest Lane, Bessemer, AL 35022

1/21

$360,000

Sold 06/09/25

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,413
Square Feet: 0.29
Acres

4206 Shinnecock Circle, Bessemer, AL 35022

1/36

$353,900

Sold 11/26/24

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,257
Square Feet: 0.23
Acres

5419 Bluebell Circle, Bessemer, AL 35022

1/21

$375,000

Sold 05/27/26

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3,413
Square Feet: 0.4
Acres

5434 Bluebell Circle, Bessemer, AL 35022

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Sold By Keller Williams Realty Hoover

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Building Information for 551 Drake Avenue

Stories-Year Built1987Building Size-Lot Size3.00 AC / 130,680 SF

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$2,228 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,931

Property Taxes

$297

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 551 Drake Avenue

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Go down Eastern Valley road from I-459 toward Bessemer. Approximately 3.2 miles turn right onto Potter Road. Turn left onto Drake Ave. Go 400ft and turn right into driveway.
Latitude: 33.361797

Longitude: -86.964835
MLS Area Major: Adger, Mc Calla, Oxmoor Valley
Senior Community: No

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Parcel Number: 38-00-28-2-001-001.001

School Information

Elementary School: MCADORY
High School: MCADORY

Middle Or Junior School: MCADORY

Parking

Attached Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.0

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

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Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/bham/21365774

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Pasture, Few Trees
Lot Size Acres: 3.0

Property and Assessments

Below Grade Finished Area: 1420.0
Living Area: 5600.0

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1987

Building Features

Other Structures: Barn(s)
Construction Materials: Brick

Farm Information

Horse: No

Utilities

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Fencing: Fenced

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

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Basement: Full, Block, Concrete

Has Basement: Yes
Full Bathrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 3
Total Bedrooms: 4
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling: Yes
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Master Bedroom, Ventless, Gas Log, Stone, Gas
Total Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Heating: Heat Pump, Space Heater
Has Heating: Yes
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Master Downstairs, Eat-in Kitchen
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink
Water Heater: Gas
Window Features: Bay Window(s), Window Treatments

Property History for 551 Drake Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 4, 2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1525128044	$380,000	—
Dec 4, 2023	Sold Greater Alabama MLS #21365774	$380,000	—
Oct 24, 2023	Contract Signed Greater Alabama MLS #21365774		—
Sep 16, 2023	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #21365774	$485,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/04/2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1525128044	$380,000
12/04/2023	Sold Greater Alabama MLS #21365774	$380,000
10/24/2023	Contract Signed Greater Alabama MLS #21365774	—
09/16/2023	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #21365774	$485,900

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

Public Records for 551 Drake Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$3,562 ($297 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,090 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,090 SqFtStories1Lot Size130,680 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987ZoningR2CountyJEFFERSONAPN38-00-28-2-001-001.001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 551 Drake Avenue

This home is within Jefferson County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Greenwood Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	4.0 mi
4/10	McAdory Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.2 mi
2/10	McAdory High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.0 mi
NR	Jefferson County Counseling & Learning Center	Public - Nearby school	K to 12	6.0 mi
10/10	Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	8.7 mi
3/10	Jefferson County Virtual School	Public - Nearby school	1 to 12	13.2 mi
NR	Brentwood Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Greenwood Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	4.0 mi
4/10	McAdory Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.2 mi
2/10	McAdory High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.0 mi
NR	Jefferson County Counseling & Learning Center PublicK to 12 Nearby school	6.0 mi
10/10	Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School Public6 to 8 Nearby school	8.7 mi
3/10	Jefferson County Virtual School Public1 to 12 Nearby school	13.2 mi
NR	Brentwood Christian Academy Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.3 mi

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