Welcome to 521 Shades Crest! This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience and endless potential. With main level parking and living, this home makes everyday living easy and accessible. As you step inside, you'll immediately appreciate the two spacious living areas, each filled with natural light and designed for relaxation and entertaining. This home boasts an abundance of storage throughout, ensuring that everything has its place. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets from your front porch, proving the PERFECT backdrop for evening relaxation. The massive backyard is truly a standout feature- whether you're dreaming of a workshop or even your own par 3 golf hole, the possibilities are endless. Did we forget to mention the partial basement offers great storage space with potential to be transformed into an apartment or office, adding even more value to this amazing property. Come and see why YouMayLikeItHere!
Sold for $419,500 on 09/18/25
$419,500
521 Shades Crest Rd, Birmingham, AL 35226
3beds
1,970sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
0.97 Acres Lot
$422,000 Zestimate®
$213/sqft
$2,559 Estimated rent
Home value
$422,000
$392,000 - $452,000
$2,559/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 30, 2025 at 07:51am
Listed by:
Harold Collins CELL:2059191861,
eXp Realty, LLC Central
Bought with:
Harold Collins
eXp Realty, LLC Central
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21410284
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 1970
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room, Laundry (ROOM), Yes
Features
- None, Smooth Ceilings, Separate Shower, Tub/Shower Combo
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished,Daylight
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,970 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,970
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Open (DECK), Deck
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 0.97 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 3900043004004.000
- Special conditions: N/A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Other
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Birmingham
- Subdivision: Shades Crest
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2025 | Sold | $419,500-1.3%$213/sqft |
Source:  GALMLS #21410284 | ||
| 9/4/2025 | Contingent | $425,000$216/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #21410284 | ||
| 7/30/2025 | Price change | $425,000-5.6%$216/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #21410284 | ||
| 7/9/2025 | Price change | $450,000-5.3%$228/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #21410284 | ||
| 6/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $475,000$241/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #21410284 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,567 +7% | $35,360 +7% |
| 2024 | $2,400 | $33,060 |
| 2023 | $2,400 +6.9% | $33,060 +6.9% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 35226
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Bluff Pk Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Ira F Simmons Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 8/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bluff Park
- Middle: Simmons, Ira F
- High: Hoover
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
$422,000
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Estimated market value
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