815 Essex Road South

Birmingham, AL 35222

$900,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
4,424 Sq. Ft.
$203 / Sq. Ft.
4,424
Sq. Ft.
$203
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 12/22/25
Sold 12/22/25

Description

With historic charm, modern updates & a prime location by Triangle Park, this Forest Park home is a true must see! Lovely main level with welcoming foyer that leads to a formal living room with adjoining keeping room, each with a gas fireplace. Arches and gleaming hardwoods carry you through to the dining room, which is primed for entertaining friends & family around the holidays. An adorable breakfast room w/original built-ins leads to the kitchen, which has been updated with marble countertops...With historic charm, modern updates & a prime location by Triangle Park, this Forest Park home is a true must see! Lovely main level with welcoming foyer that leads to a formal living room with adjoining keeping room, each with a gas fireplace. Arches and gleaming hardwoods carry you through to the dining room, which is primed for entertaining friends & family around the holidays. An adorable breakfast room w/original built-ins leads to the kitchen, which has been updated with marble countertops & stainless steel appliances. Off the kitchen, you'll find a fabulous family room with fireplace & built-ins. Upstairs, you'll love the master suite with attached sitting room, cedar closet & large bathroom with walk-in shower & soaking tub. Two BRs upstairs share a jack & jill bathroom, while the 4th has a private ensuite. Outside, the back patio is the perfect place to relax & you'll love utilizing the fire pit area! Amazing space to garden.detached garage & parking pad w/alley access in back.
  1. Listed by Carey Martin Donaldson • Brokerage DRE #5423 • RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
    P: (205)-870-5420 C: (205)-862-3995 cmhd@realtysouth.com

Property Details for 815 Essex Road South

Architectural Style
2+ Story
Subdivision Name
FOREST PARK
Has Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 12/22/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 815 Essex Road South

StatusSold
MLS #21434468
Days on Market25
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1929
Lot Size0.42 AC / 18,295 SF
CountyJefferson County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd

Sold By RealtySouth-MB-Crestline

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Building Information for 815 Essex Road South

Stories-Year Built1929Building Size-Lot Size0.42 AC / 18,295 SF

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Property Information for 815 Essex Road South

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Home is by the triangle park on Essex
  • Latitude: 33.516324
  • Longitude: -86.765113
  • MLS Area Major: Avondale, Crestwood, Highland Pk, Forest Pk
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 23-00-32-1-010-005.000
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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Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.42
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 4424.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1929
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
Farm Information
  • Horse: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Private Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished, Block, Concrete
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Family Room, Living Room, Masonry, Gas Log, Gas
  • Total Fireplaces: 3
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Heating: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Upper Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Closet
  • Water Heater: Gas
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Laundry
Room 2
  • Type: Master Bathroom
Room 3
  • Type: Master Bedroom
Room 4
  • Type: Great Room
Room 5
  • Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Type: Family Room
Room 7
  • Type: Bathroom 3
Room 8
  • Type: Bedroom 4
Room 9
  • Type: Bathroom 1
Room 10
  • Type: Bedroom 2
Room 12
  • Type: Living Room

Property History for 815 Essex Road South

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 22, 2025

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #21434468

$900,000—
Nov 15, 2025

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #21434468

—
Oct 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

Greater Alabama MLS #21434468

$1,150,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/22/2025

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #21434468

$900,000
11/15/2025

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #21434468

—
10/21/2025

Listed (Active)

Greater Alabama MLS #21434468

$1,150,000

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

Schools near 815 Essex Road South

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

We Putnam Middle School-Magnet
Public6 to 8

Woodlawn High School-Magnet
Public9 to 12

Kennedy Alternative 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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