Welcome home to this historic 1918 home, full of charm and surrounded by stunning views from front and back! The welcoming front terrace is a perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine or entertain guests. The main level offers a formal living room with original fireplace, formal dining, and an additional study/den. There are soaring ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, and abundant natural light throughout the living space. The kitchen offers modern updates with tile floor and backsplash, granite countertops, recessed lighting, and lots of cabinet/counter space. Upstairs, the 4 bedrooms have hardwood floors and AMAZING views! The renovated master bath has a luxurious shower, water closet, and double vanities, while the guest bath has timeless hexagonal tile floor and original refurbished tub. There is off street ally parking with a 2-car carport as well. You will be convenient to parks, fabulous restaurants, shopping, UAB, and Downtown. You don't want to miss this stunning piece of history!
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$236Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Angelica Thomas• Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
Forest Park, located between Highland Park and Avondale, is a historic and residential Birmingham neighborhood with a leafy park core and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Clairmont Avenue near the Forest Park golf course, where porch-lit streets meet a small run of local dining and patio chatter. The Garage Café and Rojo serve as longtime gathering spots, while the Birmingham Botanical Gardens adds a cultivated, quiet counterpoint nearby. Tudor Revival and Craftsman homes line curving blocks that rise and dip with the ridge. Sidewalk strolls trace pocket greens, stone walls, and mature trees. The pace reads calm, with city energy close enough to register.
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Market insights
4155 Cliff Rd S · $655,000
DAYS ON MARKET
395 days
The average home goes pending in 48 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$655,000
Median sale price in this area is $324,139. (51% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
9-foot ceilings with crown molding and smooth finish
French doors
Recessed lighting
Some window treatments to remain
Two woodburning fireplaces with brick surround (living room and a bedroom)
Eating area off the kitchen
Bedrooms
Multiple bedrooms including a master suite on the upper level
Walk-in closets
Bedroom-level fireplaces (one bedroom has a fireplace)
Bathrooms
Two full baths
One half bath
Double shower and tub/shower combo
Linen closet
Kitchen
Stone countertops
Built-in dishwasher
Eating area
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry room
Washer hookup and electric dryer hookup
Pull-down attic access
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating (forced air)
Central cooling
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Front/back porch
Open patio
Open deck
City view
Interior lot
Home design
4-side brick and stucco construction
Basement foundation
Daylight full basement (all unfinished)
Existing year built (established property)
Parking
Detached garage
2 covered carport spaces
Construction
4-side brick and stucco exterior
Basement foundation
Utilities
Public water
Connected sewer
Gas water heater
Internet service available
Ceiling fans and LED lighting (energy-efficient features)
Financial info
Down payment assistance available
Electricity and solar
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Welcome to Forest Park! Historic OBear House circa 1918 Views from front and back! The front terrace is a perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine or entertain guests! Main level offers formal living room with original fireplace, formal dining room and additional study or den. Soaring ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors and abundant natural light invite you into each room! The remodeled kitchen has tile floor and backsplash with granite countertops, recessed lighting and lots of cabinet/counter space. Upstairs, ALL the bedrooms have hardwood floors and AMAZING views. Full guest bath has timeless hexagonal tile floor and original refurbished tub! Newly Renovated Amazing master bath has luxurious shower, water closet and double vanities. Off street ally parking with 2 car carport. New A/C on 2nd level. Convenient to parks, fabulous restaurants, grocery, UAB and Downtown! Welcome Home!
Greater Alabama MLS #1
Nov 7, 2015
Price Changed
$415,000
$150/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 2, 2001
Sold
$217,000
$78/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1990
Sold
$184,450
$67/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1990
Sold
$184,450
$67/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,430 (+7.0%)
2024
$5,073 (+11.3%)
2023
$4,558 (+6.1%)
2022
$4,297 (+9.5%)
2021
$3,926 (+2.3%)
2020
$3,837 (+7.4%)
2019
$3,572 (+10.7%)
2018
$3,226 (+1.2%)
2017
$3,188 (+2.0%)
2016
$3,124 (+15.7%)
2013
$2,700
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
266 ft.
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
1982
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,610
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,610
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
23 00 32 4 002 016.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
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
5 days above 106° expected this year, 14 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 • 35222
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 4155 Cliff Rd S
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