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Off market sep 2018 for $282K

$454,623

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,996/mo

•

3,263

sq ft

279 Shades Crest Rd, Birmingham, AL 35226

About this home

True Bluff Park charmer on the highly desired Shades Crest Rd. Enjoy warm weather, fresh air, & friends out on the large freshly stained deck overlooking the sizable back yard. The kitchen is nicely appointed with granite counters, double ovens, & electric cook-top. There is plenty of space in the living areas which are complete with a formal living room, great room, & dining room which is currently being used an office while the sunroom serves as the perfect dining space. Cozy up to the gas fireplace in cooler months. The master suite has a huge walk-in closet, double sink vanity & separate water closet. The main level also features a second bedroom & full bath. Upstairs has 2 additional bedrooms that have lovely built-in desks, huge closets, reading nooks, & more. There is a bonus room up as well as a full bath. Downstairs has a bonus room & the room currently used as the 5th bedroom. The 2 car garage has tons of extra space for a workshop or extra storage. Greenhouse in the back!

Single-familyProperty Type

1979Year Built

0.49 acresLot Size

$139Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Ashley Sellers • Keller Williams Realty Hoover

Listed by Mary Margare Lopez • Keller Williams Realty Hoover

Bought with Tondra Hutchinson • RealtySouth-Over the Mtn

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•Source:Greater Alabama MLS #822338

Redfin Estimate

$454,623

$172K since sold in September 2018$13K since October

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This home's estimate is 0.1% lower than the average sale price ($455K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$500,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths3,305 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$580,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,797 sq ft
2237 Rockcreek Trl, Birmingham, AL 35226
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$295,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths4,078 sq ft
2205 Pioneer Dr, Hoover, AL 35226
SOLD OCT 28, 2026
$415,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,094 sq ft
304 N Burbank Dr, Hoover, AL 35226
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$300,000
E
5 beds3 baths2,987 sq ft
414 Shadeswood Dr, Hoover, AL 35226
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$640,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,159 sq ft
3847 Carisbrooke Dr, Hoover, AL 35226

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Market trends in 35226, AL

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.7%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$475K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

59d

8 days MoM

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30 MoM

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Sale history for 279 Shades Crest Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Sep 21, 2018

Sold

$282,220

$86/sq ft

Greater Alabama MLS #822338

Sep 20, 2018

Sold

$282,150

$86/sq ft

Aug 17, 2018

Contingent

—

Aug 14, 2018

Price Changed

$299,900

$92/sq ft

Jul 16, 2018

Price Changed

$314,900

$97/sq ft

Jul 9, 2018

Listed

$329,000

$101/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 29, 2015

Sold

$264,119

$81/sq ft

Greater Alabama MLS #622608

Jun 25, 2015

Sold

$263,900

$81/sq ft

May 30, 2015

Delisted

—

Feb 17, 2015

Listed

$269,900

$83/sq ft

+27

Very spacious home on coveted Shades Crest Road! Great big rooms, including lots of nooks and crannies, places for privacy, along with tastefully built-in desks and other amenities. Traditional plan with large great room with fireplace, living room and dining room, full finished basement with lots of room for hobbies. Bonus room upstairs. Newer light fixtures, paint, and roof that is only three years old! Updated kitchen with granite countertops, Fence extended in the large back yard, crown molding, custom cabinets, along with many other upgrades. New garage door openers, wired for u-verse, Natural rock in the back yard, along with a greenhouse. Could be a five bedroom home. Two new Trane HVAC systems. A fantastic opportunity for a wonderful home in the heart of Bluff Park!

Public Records

Nov 26, 1997

Sold

$190,000

$58/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 2, 1979

Sold

$107,000

$33/sq ft

Tax history for 279 Shades Crest Rd

*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

Baths

2.5

Stories

1.5

Lot width

120 ft.

Lot depth

178 ft.

Lot size

0.49 Acres

Year renovated

1983

Sq. Ft.

4,203

Year built

1979

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Jefferson County

APN

39 00 16 1 009 017.000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Entry Location: Side
Attached, Basement Parking, Driveway Parking, Lower Level
# of Total Garage Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces Basement Level: 2

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
# of Baths (Full): 3

Room Information
Concatenated Rooms: |Kitchen1|DiningRoom1|Living1|Den1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|Sunroom1|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|FullBath2|BedroomB|
Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
Has Laundry
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
Attic: Walk-In
Attic: Yes
Full Basement
Basement Status: Both Finished and Unfinished
Basement Type: Concrete Block
Laundry Space: Closet
Laundry Location: Laundry (Main Level)
Rooms at Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Den/Family (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1), Sunroom (LVL 1)
Rooms at Level 2+: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+)
Rooms in Basement: Bedroom (LVL BSMT)
Rooms: Bedroom, Den/Family, Dining Room, Full Bath, Kitchen, Master Bath, Master Bedroom, Sunroom
Room 1: Kitchen
Room 1 Level: 1
Room 2: Dining Room
Room 2 Level: 1
Room 3: Living
Room 3 Level: 1
Room 4: Den/Family
Room 4 Level: 1
Room 5: Master Bedroom
Room 5 Level: 1
Room 6: Master Bath
Room 6 Level: 1
Room 7: Bedroom
Room 7 Level: 1
Room 8: Full Bath
Room 8 Level: 1
Room 9: Sunroom
Room 9 Level: 1
Room 10: Bedroom
Room 10 Level: 2
Room 11: Bedroom
Room 11 Level: 2
Room 12: Full Bath
Room 12 Level: 2
Room 13: Bedroom
Room 13 Level: B

Interior Features
HVAC Total Area: 3,263
Living Area (main+upper): 2,937
Finished Basement Sq.Ft.: 326
Unfinished Basement Sq.Ft.: 1,573
Upper Level Sq.Ft.: 950
Main Level Sq.Ft.: 1,987
Tri-Level: No
Split Level: No
Split Foyer: No
Ceilings: Crown Molding, Smooth Ceilings
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor
Interior Features: Bay Window, Recess Lighting, Security System, Workshop (EXT)
Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Electric, Disposal, Dishwasher Built-In, Double Oven, Oven-Electric, Stove-Electric
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Eating Area, Pantry
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Gas
Fireplace Location: Den
Fireplace Details: Brick
Window Treatments: Some to Remain

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central, Dual Systems, Piggyback System
Cooling: Central, Dual Systems, Electric

Exterior

Building Information
Year Built Description: Existing

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Greenhouse, Sprinkling System
Waterfront: No
Pool: No
Patio: No
Log Home: No
Foundation: Basement
Garden/Patio: No
Decks: Yes
Deck Type: Open

Property Information
Parcel ID: 39-00-16-1-009-017.000
Sq.Ft. Source: Per Tax Report
Historic Register: No
Construction: Brick Over Foundation, Siding-Vinyl

Lot Information
Flood Plain: No
Lot View: Yes
Mountain View
Lot Description: Some Trees

Land Information
# of Acres: 0.49

Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): MARTINWOOD

Financial

Tax Information
Paragon Tax ID: 01073-39-00-16-1-009-017.000
Tax District: HOOVER

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Doub Paned Windows, Programmable Thermostat
Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)
Water Information: Public Water
Sewer/Septic: Connected

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: No

School Information
BLUFF PARK
Elementary School: BLUFF PARK
Jr/Middle: SIMMONS, IRA F
High School: HOOVER

Location Details
Property Access: Paved Road, Public Road
Minor Subdivision: MARTINWOOD
Driving Directions: 459 to Exit 10. Left on 150. Left on Preserve Pkwy. Left on Sulfur Springs. Right on Shades Crest. Home on Right

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,203
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Jefferson County
APN: 39 00 16 1 009 017.000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
LVT Date: 2018-07-09
Price Per SQFT: 86.47

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Bluff Park Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi

10/10

Ira F Simmons Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi

8/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 107° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% 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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Historical weather

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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 4.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$432,000 – $523,000

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Home values near 279 Shades Crest Rd

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Address	Redfin Estimate
282 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1697 Sq. Ft.	$529,890
277 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3204 Sq. Ft.	$482,107
273 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4262 Sq. Ft.	$533,973
281 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2842 Sq. Ft.	$461,236
274 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3410 Sq. Ft.	$1,047,150
2127 Woodledge Drive, Hoover, AL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 1714 Sq. Ft.	$591,420
2111 Woodledge Drive, Hoover, AL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1533 Sq. Ft.	$445,514

Address	Redfin Estimate
280 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2964 Sq. Ft.	$590,848
286 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2483 Sq. Ft.	$575,250
271 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2980 Sq. Ft.	$463,749
283 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3300 Sq. Ft.	$529,690
2101 Woodledge Drive, Hoover, AL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3232 Sq. Ft.	$484,244
2119 Woodledge Drive, Hoover, AL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1926 Sq. Ft.	$459,472
2115 Woodledge Drive, Hoover, AL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2222 Sq. Ft.	$445,328

Address	Redfin Estimate
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284 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3162 Sq. Ft.	$555,698
275 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1966 Sq. Ft.	$401,604
276 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1614 Sq. Ft.	$569,937
2107 Woodledge Drive, Hoover, AL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1896 Sq. Ft.	$458,225
2123 Woodledge Drive, Hoover, AL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3482 Sq. Ft.	$550,672
2133 Woodledge Drive, Hoover, AL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4200 Sq. Ft.	$627,234

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