739 Linwood Road

Sold 5/3/16
Sold 5/3/16
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$462,000
3 beds2,404 sqft$192/sqft
739 Linwood Road, Birmingham, AL 35222
Single FamilyProperty Type
1926Year Built
$192/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This early (1926) Dutch colonial styled home is in the heart of historic Forest Park, on one of the best streets! Hard to find features include, a large family room just off the kitchen and a spacious master suite. Formal entry with arched openings to formal LR with fireplace. Formal dining room with William Morris wall coverings. French doors lead from LR to family room with slate floors, built in bookcases/desk and is flooded with natural light. Renovated kitchen: all new cabinetry, granite counter...This early (1926) Dutch colonial styled home is in the heart of historic Forest Park, on one of the best streets! Hard to find features include, a large family room just off the kitchen and a spacious master suite. Formal entry with arched openings to formal LR with fireplace. Formal dining room with William Morris wall coverings. French doors lead from LR to family room with slate floors, built in bookcases/desk and is flooded with natural light. Renovated kitchen: all new cabinetry, granite counter tops, stainless appliances, tile backsplash, and charming cottage style lights. Breakfast room. Home office or music room opens to screened porch. This home relates so well to outdoor spaces, only a few steps from porch to flat, private, fenced rear garden. Master suite, with private bath, large walk in closet and a dressing room or more closet space! Guest bedrooms share a bath with original tile. Hardwood floors and plantation shutters. 2 car garage. SQ Ft may not include 370+/- den
  • Listed by: Steve Buchanan 205.870.5420 SBUCHANAN@REALTYSOUTH.COM Brokerage DRE #5423 • RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
Listing closed: 05/03/2016 12:00 AM • Source: Greater Alabama MLS, MLS#: 730774

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$519,000

Avg days on market

52

Sale-to-list ratio

96.1%

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Property Information for 739 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: 1926
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Linwood Road
  • Latitude: 33.518718
  • Longitude: -86.762849
  • MLS Area Major: Avondale, Crestwood, Highland Pk, Forest Pk
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 23-32-1-002-004.000
School Information
  • Elementary School: AVONDALE
  • High School: WOODLAWN
  • Middle Or Junior School: PUTNAM, W E
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off Street, On Street, Detached, Garage Faces Rear
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Interior Lot, Few Trees
  • Road Frontage Type: Alley
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 2404.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1926
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: Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • Private Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial, Unfinished, Block, Concrete
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning, Masonry
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Smart Thermostat, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Window Features: Window Treatments

Property History for 739 Linwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 3, 2016

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #730774

$462,000—
May 2, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #570071792

$462,000—
Mar 28, 2016

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #730774

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/03/2016

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #730774

$462,000
05/02/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #570071792

$462,000
03/28/2016

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #730774

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

Public Records for 739 Linwood Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$6,394 ($533 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,936 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,936 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,920 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated2005ZoningR3CountyJEFFERSONAPN23-00-32-1-002-004.000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 739 Linwood Road

This home is within Birmingham City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Avondale Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
W.E. Putnam Middle School-Magnet
Public - 6 to 8
Woodlawn High School-Magnet
Public - 9 to 12
Ramsay High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Avondale Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

W.E. Putnam Middle School-Magnet
Public6 to 8

Woodlawn High School-Magnet
Public9 to 12

Ramsay High School
Public9 to 12

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 739 Linwood Road, Birmingham, AL 35222
$462,000
3
2,404
–
741 Linwood Road, Birmingham, AL 35222
$815,000
3
2,077
10,018
733 Linwood Road, Birmingham, AL 35222
–
4
3
3,010
8,400
743 Linwood Road, Birmingham, AL 35222
$739,000
4
3,240
11,325
740 Linwood Road, Birmingham, AL 35222
$610,000
3
2,446
7,405
742 Linwood Road, Birmingham, AL 35222
$875,000
3
2,662
9,147

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