Cute Homewood Cottage! Great 2 BR, 1 BA home on Raleigh Ave. in Homewood. Freshly sodded yard, & bright new flowers in flower boxes welcome you and your guests. Original hardwood floors throughout, tile flooring in bathroom. Nice size Bedrooms with lots of natural light. Open floor plan is great for entertaining. Kitchen has space for storage & eat-in area, plus Breakfast Bar. Appliances were recently updated and remain with the property. Closed-in Sunroom adds extra living space for Dining Room, Office, Playroom, etc. and is open to the Living Room and Kitchen, as well. Utility Room is just off back patio, both of which overlook the freshly sodded, fenced back yard with fire pit. Storage building remains. This one is a charmer.
Super charming with hardwood floors, lots of windows, extra space in living area PLUS SUNROOM BIG fenced yard perfect for your pets and/or babies has pergola covered patio & wonderful trees. Really good closet space- check it out/ more space than most of the others nearby. Sidewalks line the street and provide the perfect setting for getting to know the neighbors or just strolling along. Walk to park and school- even ride your bike to UAB and the nearby hiking/biking/running trails along the creek. Well maintained home with lots of updates. Check out prices in the neighborhood and you will see this one is PRICED RIGHT! House next door just sold for $161,000- great change to have instant equity!
Public Records
Jun 8, 2005
Sold
$159,500
$175/sq ft
Public Records
May 5, 1998
Sold
$99,000
$109/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 30, 1996
Sold
$86,000
$94/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,987
2024
$1,987
2023
$1,987 (−8.2%)
2022
$2,165 (+15.7%)
2021
$1,872 (+17.2%)
2020
$1,597
2019
$1,597 (+20.3%)
2018
$1,327 (+11.0%)
2017
$1,195 (+14.7%)
2016
$1,042 (+11.6%)
2013
$934
Tax history for 205 Raleigh Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,987
2024
$1,987
2023
$1,987 (−8.2%)
2022
$2,165 (+15.7%)
2021
$1,872 (+17.2%)
2020
$1,597
2019
$1,597 (+20.3%)
2018
$1,327 (+11.0%)
2017
$1,195 (+14.7%)
2016
$1,042 (+11.6%)
2013
$934
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
65 ft.
Lot depth
139 ft.
Lot size
8,646 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
816
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
29 00 23 2 011 014.000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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.
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch, Storage Building
Waterfront: No
Pool: No
Patio: Yes
Patio Type: Open
Log Home: No
Foundation: Slab
Garden/Patio: No
Decks: No
Property Features
Sidewalks
Property Information
Parcel ID: 29-00-23-2-011-014.000
Sq.Ft. Source: Per Seller
Historic Register: No
Construction: Siding-Vinyl
Lot Information
Flood Plain: No
Lot View: No
Lot Description: Interior Lot, Some Trees, Subdivision
Land Information
# of Acres: 0.09
Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): OAK GROVE ESTATES
Financial
Tax Information
Paragon Tax ID: 01073-29-00-23-2-011-014.000
Tax District: HOMEWOOD
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat, Storm Door
Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)
Water Information: Public Water
Sewer/Septic: Connected
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: No
School Information
HALL KENT
Elementary School: HALL KENT
Jr/Middle: HOMEWOOD
High School: HOMEWOOD
Location Details
Property Access: Curb and Gutters, Paved Road, Public Road
Minor Subdivision: OAK GROVE ESTATES
Driving Directions: From I-65 take Oxmoor Rd exit. Turn on West Oxmoor Rd. At first light turn Left on to Cobb St. Take 3rd Left on to Raleigh Ave. Home is 2nd home on Right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 816
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,646 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Jefferson County
APN: 29 00 23 2 011 014.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Activation Date: 2018-06-01
LVT Date: 2018-06-01
Price Per SQFT: 241.23
Around this home
Schools
Hall Kent Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Homewood Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
Homewood High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 20 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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Historical weather
Birmingham, AL • 35209
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$317,000 – $384,000
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