2834 Bessemer Rd is a 1,557 square foot house on a 8,850 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on May 19, 2020 for $24,000. Based on Redfin's Birmingham data, we estimate the home's value is $52,924.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
8,850 sq ftLot Size
$34Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$52,924
$29K since sold in May 2020$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 27.7% lower than the average sale price ($73K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
MUL
Mixed-Use Low
The mixed use low district is designed to be compact, walkable, and contain residential and commercial areas, often with a Main Street spine that historically served as a town center with two- to threestory buildings. Uses can be mixed horizontally (side-by-side), or vertically (one above the other). Uses in this district include: multi-family, townhouse, cottage and small-lot single-family residential, neighborhood supporting retail and services, offices, hotels and live/work structures. Main Street areas would typically be characterized by ground-floor uses including small markets, convenience retail and services, restaurants and cafes, and existing or potential residential uses on upper floors.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Mixed use-Other
Office
Public service
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 256
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Gravity Oil
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Slab
Exterior Wall: Wood Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Building Improvement Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BHAM ENSLEY
Living Sq. Ft: 1,557
Building Sq. Ft: 1,813
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: PART OF LOTS 1 THRU 3 BLK 55 BHAM-ENSLEY 1/245 DESC AS FOLS BEG SW INTER OF 29TH PL W & N/L OF BESSEMER RD TH SW 99.1 FT TH NW 82.4 FT TH NWLY 52.2 FT TH NE 69 FT TH NELY 31 FT TH SE 67.7 FT TO POB
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,850
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: 55
Municipality Name: BIRMINGHAM
Acres: 0.2032
Zoning Code: B2
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: BIRMINGHAM
Tax Area: BIRMINGHAM
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,557
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,850 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Jefferson County
APN: 29 00 05 1 021 001.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Minor Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Bush Hills Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Jackson-Olin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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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
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, 18 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$51,000 – $61,000
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