How often to you see "perfect for entertaining" in property descriptions? Well, if that is important to you then you should visit 1608 Wellington View. This home offers a huge dining room, which opens to a great living room with a view of the perfectly landscaped backyard. The kitchen will hold a ton of people and you will never run short on storage. A large den off the kitchen is the perfect place to gather everyone for football games or movie night. The sunroom is heated and cooled and is just a great room for morning coffee or afternoon reading. The Master Suite is one of the largest you will find in Homewood with an oversized bedroom and a great bath and closest. The bedrooms upstairs are each the size of most master bedrooms in the area. The play space upstairs is that "extra space" that is so hard to find. Throw in the fact that this home has one of the best landscaped yards in town and you are set for enjoying all this home has to offer, inside and out.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
$249Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brent Griffis• LIST Birmingham
Bought with Rosemary Weed• RealtySouth-MB-Crestline
MAJOR REDUCTION! A very elegant, yet comfortable home-- completely updated. FEATURED IN SOUTHERN LADY MAGAZINE-Nov/Dec 2010 and June/July 2011 issues for ease of entertaining. Hardwood floors, new bathrooms with travertine marble, new kitchen, custom plantation shutters, crown molding, home theatre in main level den, a sound system for the upstairs den, French doors opening onto the deck and upstairs balcony and so much more. The owner is a commercial builder and has spared no detail. You will enjoy the bluestone terraces, patio, and deck perfect for entertaining-all architecturally designed around the professional landscaping. The yard features landscape lighting and has a zoned irrigation system even the decorative pots are irrigated. The driveway is huge with plenty of parking. There is only 1 step from your car into the kitchen and no steps into the rear of this home. Storage is very ample! Do not miss the workshop area off the lower rear terrace. Approximately 4000 s/f per owner.
Public Records
Aug 28, 1985
Sold
$143,250
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,553
2024
$5,553 (+8.9%)
2023
$5,100 (+0.7%)
2022
$5,065 (+16.7%)
2021
$4,339
2020
$4,339 (+8.6%)
2019
$3,995 (−2.4%)
2018
$4,095
2017
$4,095 (−9.9%)
2016
$4,544 (+34.4%)
2013
$3,382
Tax history for 1608 Wellington View Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,553
2024
$5,553 (+8.9%)
2023
$5,100 (+0.7%)
2022
$5,065 (+16.7%)
2021
$4,339
2020
$4,339 (+8.6%)
2019
$3,995 (−2.4%)
2018
$4,095
2017
$4,095 (−9.9%)
2016
$4,544 (+34.4%)
2013
$3,382
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
118 ft.
Lot depth
141 ft.
Lot size
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
3,890
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
29 00 13 4 001 009.000
Parking Spaces
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
NPD
Neighborhood Preservation District
To recognize the historical patterns and densities of residential subdivisions, and to encourage the continuation of homogeneous development patterns.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway Parking, Parking (MLevel)
Interior
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Bathroom Information
Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Garden Tub, Jetted Tub, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Shared Bath, Sitting Area in Master, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
Driving Directions: Wellington to South Wellington, left on Wellington View or Oxmoor to Ridge (by Library), left on South Wellington, then left on Wellington View
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,890
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Jefferson County
APN: 29 00 13 4 001 009.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Price Per SQFT: 132.39
Around this home
Schools
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Homewood Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Homewood High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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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 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$920,000 – $1.11M
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