Last Sold Price
3 beds1,048 sqft$25/sqft
578 Empire Road, Sumiton, AL 35148

Description

3 bedroom, 1 bath home sitting on level, fully fenced .4 acre lot in Sumiton, AL. Investors, this could be a good rental with a little work - or homeowners, here's a deal to fix up and make it your own!3 bedroom, 1 bath home sitting on level, fully fenced .4 acre lot in Sumiton, AL. Investors, this could be a good rental with a little work - or homeowners, here's a deal to fix up and make it your own!
LISTING CLOSED: 11/12/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lori King • Brokerage DRE #167488 • Jonathan Chamness Realty Group
    P: (888) 923-5547 C: (205) 308-2835 lori@lorikingrealtor.com
  2. Listed by JC Chamness • Brokerage DRE #167488 • Jonathan Chamness Realty Group
    P: (205) 208-9967 C: (205) 435-3952 jc@soldwithjcg.com

Property Details for 578 Empire Road

Status
MLS #
21424356
Days on Market
107
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1940
Lot Size
0.40 AC / 17,424 SF
Architectural Style
1-Story
Subdivision Name
SUMITON
Has Waterfront
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$191,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

96.4%

[Sumiton, AL]

9 comparable properties found

$165,000 | 121 Earley Street, Sumiton, AL 35148
1/32
1

$165,000

Sold 03/14/25

3
Bedrooms
1,161
Square Feet
0.35
Acres
$152,000 | 162 Lester Walker Street, Sumiton, AL 35148
1/29
2

$152,000

Sold 06/30/26

3
Bedrooms
1,120
Square Feet
0.3
Acres
$69,900 | 283 Old Birmingham Road, Sumiton, AL 35148
1/17
3

$69,900

Sold 01/13/25

3
Bedrooms
1,048
Square Feet
0.66
Acres
$199,000 | 18 1st Avenue North, Sumiton, AL 35148
1/2
4

$199,000

Sold 11/24/25

3
Bedrooms
1,269
Square Feet
0.4
Acres
$155,000 | 197 Oak Drive, Sumiton, AL 35148
1/30
5

$155,000

Sold 05/07/26

3
Bedrooms
1,144
Square Feet
1
Acres
$196,000 | 631 Marklund Road, Sumiton, AL 35148
1/33
6

$196,000

Sold 10/24/25

3
Bedrooms
1,152
Square Feet
0.6
Acres
$191,000 | 160 1st Avenue North, Sumiton, AL 35148
1/30
7

$191,000

Sold 02/19/26

3
Bedrooms
1,152
Square Feet
0.2
Acres
$225,000 | 113 Janie Street, Sumiton, AL 35148
1/22
8

$225,000

Sold 12/05/25

3
Bedrooms
1,232
Square Feet
0.46
Acres
$220,000 | 203 Fennell Street, Sumiton, AL 35148
1/19
9

$220,000

Sold 09/04/24

3
Bedrooms
1,232
Square Feet
0.8
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Jonathan Chamness Realty Group

Sold By Marcus Family Realty LLC

Add your commute

Building Information for 578 Empire Road

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,424 SF

Payment Calculator

$131 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$131

Property Taxes

$0

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 578 Empire Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Jasper Head north on 3rd Ave toward 20th St W 381 ft Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto 19th St W 0.1 mi Continue onto Viking Dr 2.3 mi Turn right onto AL-5 S/AL-69 N/Hwy 78 E Continue to follow Hwy 78 E 11.9 mi Turn left onto Main St 1.5 mi Turn left
  • Latitude: 33.76137
  • Longitude: -87.039818
  • MLS Area Major: Dora, Quinton, Sumiton, West Jefferson
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 24-01-02-3-000-029.000
School Information
  • Elementary School: SUMITON
  • High School: DORA
  • Middle Or Junior School: SUMITON
Parking
  • Parking Features: On Street
Virtual Tour
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 1048.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Foundation Details: Slab
Farm Information
  • Horse: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Private Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dryer
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Heating: Central
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Tile Counters
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Water Heater: Electric
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Type: Bedroom 1
Room 3
  • Type: Bedroom 2
Room 4
  • Type: Bedroom 3
Room 5
  • Dimensions: 1
  • Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Type: Bathroom 1
Room 7
  • Type: Laundry
Room 8
  • Type: Kitchen

Property History for 578 Empire Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 12, 2025

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #21424356

$25,750
Oct 24, 2025

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #21424356

Jul 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

Greater Alabama MLS #21424356

$48,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/12/2025

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #21424356

$25,750
10/24/2025

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #21424356

07/07/2025

Listed (Active)

Greater Alabama MLS #21424356

$48,000

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

Schools near 578 Empire Road

This home is within Walker County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Sumiton Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Sumiton Elementary Middle School
Public5 to 8

Dora High School
Public9 to 12

Cordova Elementary School
PublicK to 4

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.

Similar Homes

New listings in 35148

$82,500 | 1686 Hull Road, Sumiton, AL 35148
1/4

$82,500

3
Bedrooms
1,568
Square Feet
1.1
Acres
$199,900 | 1845 Main Street, Sumiton, AL 35148
1/22
New Construction

$199,900

3
Bedrooms
1,344
Square Feet
0.31
Acres
$85,000 | 448 Empire Road, Sumiton, AL 35148
1/22

$85,000

3
Bedrooms
1,297
Square Feet
0.5
Acres
$314,900 | 530 Morgan Road, Sumiton, AL 35148
1/44
Contingent

$314,900

3
Bedrooms
1,568
Square Feet
1.6
Acres
$182,000 | 518 Old Birmingham Road, Sumiton, AL 35148
1/17

$182,000

5
Bedrooms
2,128
Square Feet
0.06
Acres
$185,000 | 899 Old Warrior Road, Sumiton, AL 35148
1/30

$185,000

4
Bedrooms
1,326
Square Feet
0.52
Acres
$205,000 | 447 Cannie Phillips Road, Sumiton, AL 35148
1/40

$205,000

3
Bedrooms
1,533
Square Feet
0.4
Acres
$539,900 | 245 2nd Street, Sumiton, AL 35148
1/41

$539,900

5
Bedrooms
3,398
Square Feet
1.27
Acres

Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 578 Empire Road, Sumiton, AL 35148
$25,750
3
1,048
17,424
$12,500
54,450
$12,500
217,800
1
2,016
43,560
1
1,248
34,848
$153,000
3
1,818
43,560

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Jonathan Chamness Realty Group

The data relating to real estate for sale on this site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity/IDX program of the Birmingham Alabama Association of REALTORS®. Information provided is thought to be reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate; you are advised to verify facts that are important to you. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the data herein, or for their use or interpretation by the user. The Birmingham Alabama Association of REALTORS® does not create, control or review the property data displayed herein and take no responsibility for the content of such records.