This home is filled with unique touches and details that can only be found in a perfectly kept house from this era! The historic home was built in 1918 and has a fun, lively history. The outside includes a water feature surrounded by granite and rock as well as a beautiful ivy wall that is green year-round. As you walk up the steps and front entry you meet archways made of stone with a wrap-around porch that you will want to sit on forever. Countless original features remain such as Alabama White marble bathrooms, the picture molding, the fantastic hardwood throughout, the dining room french doors have the original brass hardware, the meticulous restoration to the walls, stairway, floors, door hinges, fireplace and bathrooms are beautiful. The layout is classic with high ceilings and well-defined spaces with great flow. 3225 Cliff Road is picture-perfect for entertaining guests, inside and out - formal or casual. Truly a unique, impressive house that you would be happy to call home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$222Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brent Griffis• LIST Birmingham
Bought with Katherine Allison• RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
COME SEE THE NEW LOOK! Open the wrought iron gate of this historic circa 1918 residence. Ascend the terraced, lushly landscaped lot & the beauty of ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL & EXQUISITE MANSION CRAFTSMANSHIP unfold w/ MAJESTIC STONE ARCHWAYS; Sweeping wrap around porches recently COMPLETELY FLOORED w/ BEAUTIFUL NEW TILES. All EXTERIOR TRIM & WINDOWS were just NEWLY & FRESHLY PAINTED. The 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath home features HIGH CEILINGS w/ CROWN MOULDING, HARDWOOD FLOORS & ABUNDANT NATURAL LIGHT. RENOVATED & RESTORED yet MAINTAINS ELEGANCE. Entertain from your REMODELED KITCHEN w/ Wolf gas cook-top, Meile hood, custom solid wood cabinetry, granite counters, breakfast room/butler's pantry & stately dining room w/ 6 transom topped FRENCH DOORS that open to a terrace retreat & KOI POND. In rear yard, enjoy privacy on the 2ND COVERED PORCH & OPEN PATIO. Retire to the master suite & sitting room. Sunroom, office & a third level bonus room provide more space. Close to parks, UAB, St. Vincent's & downtown
Public Records
Jul 27, 1989
Sold
$199,500
$49/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1988
Sold
$150,000
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,183
2024
$5,183 (−17.0%)
2023
$6,244 (−48.4%)
2022
$12,110 (+20.8%)
2021
$10,024 (+104.7%)
2020
$4,896
2019
$4,896 (+1.0%)
2018
$4,850 (+20.7%)
2017
$4,017 (−50.4%)
2016
$8,104 (+113.2%)
2013
$3,801
Tax history for 3225 Cliff Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,183
2024
$5,183 (−17.0%)
2023
$6,244 (−48.4%)
2022
$12,110 (+20.8%)
2021
$10,024 (+104.7%)
2020
$4,896
2019
$4,896 (+1.0%)
2018
$4,850 (+20.7%)
2017
$4,017 (−50.4%)
2016
$8,104 (+113.2%)
2013
$3,801
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Eating Area, Island, Pantry
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Gas
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas Heat
Cooling: Central
Exterior
Building Information
Year Built Description: Existing
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Lighting System, Sprinkling System, Storage Building
Waterfront: No
Pool: No
Patio: Yes
Patio Type: Covered
Log Home: No
Foundation: Basement
Garden/Patio: No
Decks: No
Property Information
Parcel ID: 23-00-32-3-009-011.000
Sq.Ft. Source: Per Tax Report
Historic Register: No
Construction: 4 Side Brick, Stone
Lot Information
Flood Plain: No
Lot View: Yes
City View
Lot Description: Corner Lot
Land Information
# of Acres: 0.24
Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): FOREST PARK
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: BIRMINGHAM
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Heater: Tankless
Water Information: Public Water
Sewer/Septic: Connected
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: No
School Information
AVONDALE
Elementary School: AVONDALE
Jr/Middle: PUTNAM, W E
High School: WOODLAWN
Location Details
Minor Subdivision: FOREST PARK
Driving Directions: Take US-280 W/US-31 N to Highland Ave in Birmingham. Take the exit toward Highland Avenue.; Turn right onto Highland Ave.; Continue on Niazuma Ave S to 31st St S.; Turn left onto 31st St S.; Turn right onto Highland Ave.; Turn right onto Cliff Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,095
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,448 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Jefferson County
APN: 23 00 32 3 009 011.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
LVT Date: 2020-02-14
Price Per SQFT: 183.15
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
W.E. Putnam Middle School-Magnet
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
2/10
Woodlawn High School-Magnet
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
1/10
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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
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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Historical weather
Birmingham, AL • 35205
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$866,000 – $1.05M
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