717 Linwood Road

Sold 3/29/17

Sold

Last Sold Price

$535,000

3 beds3 baths2,758 sqft$194/sqft

717 Linwood Road, Birmingham, AL 35222

Single FamilyProperty Type

1995Year Built

$194/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

The perfect home for entertaining! This is a rare offering of a newer home in the middle of historic Forest Park. The open floor plan features a main level master suite, large family room with fireplace and the formal dining room opens to rear terrace via two sets of French doors. Spacious eat in kitchen is filled with numerous cabinets and two pantries. 10 foot ceilings, plantation shutters, and real hardwood floors, all add to the charm. Master suite with walk in closet and bath with separate garden...The perfect home for entertaining! This is a rare offering of a newer home in the middle of historic Forest Park. The open floor plan features a main level master suite, large family room with fireplace and the formal dining room opens to rear terrace via two sets of French doors. Spacious eat in kitchen is filled with numerous cabinets and two pantries. 10 foot ceilings, plantation shutters, and real hardwood floors, all add to the charm. Master suite with walk in closet and bath with separate garden tub and shower. Upper level: the wide hallway leads to two oversized bedrooms, with large walk in closets, and share a full bathroom. Full daylight basement is excellent storage space or build out for more sq. footage. Low maintenance rear yard is fenced and the patio is covered by an arbor with Lady Banks roses. Front gardens with established landscape, pea gravel paths and a center fountain trimmed in limestone. Screened porch and so much more on ever popular Linwood road.

Listed by: Steve Buchanan 205.870.5420 SBUCHANAN@REALTYSOUTH.COM Brokerage DRE #5423 • RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd

Listing closed: 03/29/2017 12:00 AM • Source: Greater Alabama MLS, MLS#: 773290

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Principal and Interest

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 717 Linwood Road

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Jefferson County
Architectural Style: 2+ Story
Subdivision Name: FOREST PARK
Has Waterfront: No

Building Information

Year Built: 1995

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: East on Clairmont ave, veer left at Triangle Park, turn right on 8th ave then left on Linwood road. OR up Morningside, right on Altamont, right on Essex, right on 10th ave that becomes Linwood Road
Latitude: 33.519629

Longitude: -86.76335
MLS Area Major: Avondale, Crestwood, Highland Pk, Forest Pk
Senior Community: No

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Parcel Number: 23-00-29-4-036-004.001

Tax Lot: 2A

School Information

Elementary School: AVONDALE
High School: WOODLAWN

Middle Or Junior School: PUTNAM, W E

Parking

Parking Features: Off Street, Driveway

Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/bham/773290

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Interior Lot, Few Trees
Road Frontage Type: Alley, Private Road

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

Property and Assessments

Living Area: 2758.0
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1995

Building Features

Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick

Farm Information

Horse: No

Utilities

Utilities: Sewer Connected
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Door Features: French Doors

Exterior Features: Balcony
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
Private Pool: No

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Basement: Full, Unfinished, Daylight

Has Basement: Yes
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Total Bathrooms: 3
Total Bedrooms: 3
Cooling: Central Air, Dual
Has Cooling: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Stone, Gas
Total Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Master Downstairs, Eat-in Kitchen
Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Room, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Water Heater: Gas

Property History for 717 Linwood Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 29, 2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #591613293	$535,100	-3.1% / yr
Mar 29, 2017	Sold Greater Alabama MLS #773290	$535,000	—
Feb 21, 2017	Contract Signed Greater Alabama MLS #773290		—
Feb 6, 2017	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #773290	$549,900	—
Jan 2, 2017	Temporarily Off Market Greater Alabama MLS #761137	$599,000	—
Sep 1, 2016	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #761137	$669,900	—
Jul 11, 2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #441016014	$730,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/29/2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #591613293	$535,100 -3.1% / yr
03/29/2017	Sold Greater Alabama MLS #773290	$535,000
02/21/2017	Contract Signed Greater Alabama MLS #773290	—
02/06/2017	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #773290	$549,900
01/02/2017	Temporarily Off Market Greater Alabama MLS #761137	$599,000
09/01/2016	Listed (Active) Greater Alabama MLS #761137	$669,900
07/11/2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #441016014	$730,000

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

Public Records for 717 Linwood Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$6,037 ($503 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,758 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,758 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1995Year Renovated2018ZoningR3CountyJEFFERSONAPN23-00-29-4-036-004.001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 717 Linwood Road

This home is within Birmingham City School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Avondale Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.5 mi
2/10	W.E. Putnam Middle School-Magnet	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.9 mi
1/10	Woodlawn High School-Magnet	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.7 mi
10/10	Ramsay High School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	2.5 mi
10/10	Epic Alternative Elementary School	Public - Choice school	PK to 5	3.3 mi
NR	City Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	7 to 8	3.6 mi
NR	Alabama Waldorf School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.4 mi
NR	The Renaissance Academy Prep School for Boys	Private - Nearby school	5 to 12	0.4 mi
NR	The Altamont School	Private - Nearby school	5 to 12	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Avondale Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
2/10	W.E. Putnam Middle School-Magnet Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.9 mi
1/10	Woodlawn High School-Magnet Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.7 mi
10/10	Ramsay High School Public9 to 12 Nearby school	2.5 mi
10/10	Epic Alternative Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Choice school	3.3 mi
NR	City Elementary School Public7 to 8 Nearby school	3.6 mi
NR	Alabama Waldorf School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	The Renaissance Academy Prep School for Boys Private5 to 12 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	The Altamont School Private5 to 12 Nearby school	0.5 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: 717 Linwood Road, Birmingham, AL 35222	$535,000	3	3	2,758	–
713 Linwood Road, Birmingham, AL 35222	–	4	3	1,359	7,986
723 Linwood Road, Birmingham, AL 35222	$585,000	4	3	3,034	10,018
4603 Clairmont Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35222	$1,500,000	3	4	3,282	19,602
720 Linwood Road, Birmingham, AL 35222	$975,000	3	4	3,780	6,969
731 Linwood Road, Birmingham, AL 35222	$1,030,000	4	4	3,256	7,405
716 Linwood Road, Birmingham, AL 35222	$670,000	3	2	2,491	12,000
4611 Clairmont Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222	–	3	2	1,830	12,096
4509 Clairmont Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35222	$227,000	3	3	1,684	12,994
724 Linwood Road, Birmingham, AL 35222	$690,000	3	3	2,533	7,405
4501 Clairmont Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222	$193,720	3	2	1,748	19,800
728 Linwood Road, Birmingham, AL 35222	–	4	3	3,128	7,200
733 Linwood Road, Birmingham, AL 35222	–	4	3	3,010	8,400
4615 Clairmont Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35222	$292,500	3	2	1,520	10,890
4461 Clairmont Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222	$530,000	3	3	2,642	22,320
4619 Clairmont Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222	$230,000	3	2	1,708	11,700

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