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Sold for $970,000 on 04/14/23
  • $970,000

    1801 Kensington Rd, Homewood, AL 35209

    4beds
    2,583sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1950
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $1,013,400 Zestimate®
    $376/sqft
    $3,544 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,013,400

    $942,000 - $1.09M

    $3,544/mo

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    What's special

    FULL CUSTOM RENOVATION, CHEF'S KITCHEN, LARGE OUTDOOR LIVING AREA, VAULTED CEILINGS W/ RECLAIMED BEAMS, PLAYROOM, TWO LAUNDRY SPACES! This home, featured in Birmingham Home & Garden (birminghamhomeandgarden.com/full-of-potentia/), is located on the prestigious Kensington Rd with a cozy front porch that overlooks the Vulcan. Fully renovated in 2020, 4 bedrooms/3 full baths, this home features wide plank white oak hardwoods throughout and grand beams crowning the open living area. The chef's kitchen has top-of-the-line café gas range, a 42” refrigerator, unlacquered hardware, and quartz counters. The great room features vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling windows that allow for an abundance of natural light. Master with “His and Her” closets, double vanity, shower, and free standing tub. The dining room is complete with stunning antique doors and separate French doors leading to the large outdoor living space. The family room and screened porch provide additional entertainment spaces.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: April 15, 2023 at 09:10am

    Listed by:

    Ben Fikes 205-914-3013,

    ARC Realty Vestavia

    Bought with:

    Mary Harmon Muir-Taylor

    Ray & Poynor Properties

    Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 1347913MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 1
    • Level: First
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: First
    Primary bathroom
    • Level: Second
    Bathroom 1
    • Level: First
    Dining room
    • Level: Second
    Kitchen
    • Features: Stone Counters, Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry
    • Level: Second
    Living room
    • Level: First
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Dual
    Appliances
    • Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Microwave, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Stove-Gas, Electric Water Heater
    • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Upper Level, Laundry Room, Laundry (ROOM), Yes
    Features
    • Recessed Lighting, High Ceilings, Cathedral/Vaulted, Smooth Ceilings, Double Shower, Soaking Tub, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Double Vanity, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Doors: French Doors
    • Basement: Partial,Finished,Daylight
    • Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Yes
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Stone, Living Room, Gas
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,583 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,583
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Driveway
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: 2+ story
    • Patio & porch: Porch, Porch Screened, Open (DECK), Screened (DECK), Deck
    • Exterior features: Lighting, Sprinkler System
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Fenced
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City
    • Waterfront features: No
    Lot
    • Size: 8,712 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 2800182010008.000
    • Special conditions: N/A

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Basement
    Condition
    • Year built: 1950

    Utilities & green energy

    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Sewer Connected

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Park, Sidewalks
    Location
    • Region: Homewood
    • Subdivision: Mayfair

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/14/2023Sold$970,000+2.1%$376/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #1347913
    3/21/2023Contingent$949,999$368/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #1347913
    3/17/2023Listed for sale$949,999+128.4%$368/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #1347913
    9/25/2019Sold$415,900+80.8%$161/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    3/25/2019Sold$230,000$89/sqft
    Source: Public Record

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,970 -9.3%$80,540 -9.2%
    2024$6,585 +45.4%$88,740 +44.7%
    2023$4,528 -3.7%$61,320 -3.6%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 35209

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Shades Cahaba
    • Middle: Homewood
    • High: Homewood

    Source: GALMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value

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