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  • $1,537,400

    901 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 35222

    4beds
    4,663sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1923
    0.53 Acres Lot
    $1,537,400 Zestimate®
    $330/sqft
    $4,101 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,537,400

    $1.34M - $1.78M

    $4,101/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    The grand homes along Essex road are rarely available, but now is your chance to own one of the finest. An early 1920s French Norman design, with details only achieved in an architect designed home. Large living room flows onto expansive patio via two sets of French doors. Family room with interesting brick and tile floors and bay window, oversized formal dining room, renovated kitchen with custom built inset cabinets and charming breakfast room with built ins. Master suite includes remodeled bath, fireplace #3, sitting room and multiple closets. 9ft ceilings, hardwood floors, paneled formal spaces. Rear gardens are some of the best in Forest Park, with bluestone patio, brick pathways, numerous boxwoods. . Guest home with bedroom, bath, living space. Approx 2 lots allows privacy not often found in this historic neighborhood. Slate roof, minutes to downtown and UAB areas.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Other, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 4,663 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stucco
    Lot
    • Size: 0.53 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 2300321013001000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Wood
    • Foundation: Wood
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • Year built: 1923

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Birmingham

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/10/2017Sold$909,500-5.3%$195/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #765129 Report a problem
    10/18/2016Price change$959,900-3.5%$206/sqft
    Source: ARC Realty #765129 Report a problem
    6/13/2016Price change$995,000-9.5%$213/sqft
    Source: Ray & Poynor Properties #746684 Report a problem
    4/12/2016Listed for sale$1,100,000+14.3%$236/sqft
    Source: Ray & Poynor Properties #746684 Report a problem
    7/26/2011Sold$962,500-3.4%$206/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$8,398 +7.1%$116,820 +7%
    2024$7,844 +16.1%$109,180 +15.9%
    2023$6,756 -6.5%$94,180 -6.4%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Forest Park

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Avondale
    • Middle: Putnam, W E
    • High: Woodlawn

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

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