Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds5,600 sqft
551 Drake Avenue, Bessemer, AL 35020
Single FamilyProperty Type
3 acresLot Size
1987Year Built
$68/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

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.
  • Listed by: Charlene Lockhart 205.477.7769 clockhart@realtysouth.com Brokerage DRE #74091 • RealtySouth-I459 Southwest
Listing closed: 12/04/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Greater Alabama MLS, MLS#: 21365774

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Property Information for 551 Drake Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: 2+ Story
  • Has Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Lot Size: 3.00 AC / 130,680 SF
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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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
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Space Heater
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, Master Bedroom, Ventless, Gas Log, Stone, Gas
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • 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

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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

DateEvent & SourcePrice
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

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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
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Greenwood Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

McAdory Middle School
Public6 to 8

McAdory High School
Public9 to 12

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