NICE FULL BRICK ON A FULL UNFINISHED BASEMENT, GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS IN THE LIVING ROOM, FOYER, HALL, AND TWO OF THE THREE BEDROOMS. CERAMIC FLOORS IN GOURMET KITCHEN AND FORMAL DINING ROOM. CERAMIC BATHS, ONE CAR CARPORT AND A ONE CAR GARAGE IN THE BASEMENT. ALL ALMOST NEW STAINLESS KITCHEN APPLIANCES
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$115Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jeff Jones• Century 21 Advantage
Bought with Carol Bailey• RealtySouth-Inverness Office
NICE FULL BRICK ON A FULL UNFINISHED BASEMENT, HARDWOOD FLOORS IN THE LIVING ROOM, FOYER, HALL, AND TWO OF THE THREE BEDROOMS. CERAMIC FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND FORMAL DINING ROOM. CERAMIC BATHS, ONE CAR CARPORT AND A ONE CAR GARAGE IN THE BASEMENT.
Public Records
Dec 22, 1998
Sold
$78,300
$53/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 12, 1989
Sold
$57,000
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,101
2024
$1,101
2023
$1,101 (+51.7%)
2022
$726
2021
$726
2020
$726
2019
$726 (+16.0%)
2018
$626
2017
$626 (+23.7%)
2016
$506 (−65.9%)
2013
$1,483
Tax history for 500 Ridge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,101
2024
$1,101
2023
$1,101 (+51.7%)
2022
$726
2021
$726
2020
$726
2019
$726 (+16.0%)
2018
$626
2017
$626 (+23.7%)
2016
$506 (−65.9%)
2013
$1,483
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
190 ft.
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
1987
Sq. Ft.
1,482
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
38 00 17 1 003 023.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family District
To provide for low density single-family housing free from other uses which are incompatible with the character of this district.
Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Electric, Dishwasher Built-In, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central
Exterior
Building Information
Year Built Description: Existing
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Porch
Waterfront: No
Pool: No
Patio: No
Log Home: No
Foundation: Basement
Garden/Patio: No
Decks: No
Property Information
Parcel ID: 38-17-1-003-023.000
Sq.Ft. Source: Per Tax Report
Historic Register: No
Construction: 4 Side Brick
Lot Information
Flood Plain: No
Lot View: No
Land Information
# of Acres: 0.32
Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): BESSEMER
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: BESSEMER
Financial Information
Has Down Payment Assistance
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Internet Service Availability
Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)
Water Information: Public Water
Sewer/Septic: Connected
Location
School Information
WESTHILLS
Elementary School: WESTHILLS
Jr/Middle: BESSEMER CITY
High School: BESSEMER CITY
Location Details
Minor Subdivision: BESSEMER
Driving Directions: I-20&59 TO EXIT 112, EAST ON 18TH STREET TO BESSEMER SUPER HIGHWAY (9TH AVE N.) RIGHT ON 9TH AVE TO 5TH RED LIGHT, LEFT ON WEST LAKE DRIVE, FIRST RIGHT RIDGE AVE, HOUSE ON THE RIGHT
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,482
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Jefferson County
APN: 38 00 17 1 003 023.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Off Market Status Date: 2022-03-07
LVT Date: 2022-01-26
Price Per SQFT: 125.27
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Schools
Westhills Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Bessemer City Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
3/10
Bessemer City High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
37% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$163,000 – $197,000
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