Historic charm and modern amenity collide in this one of a kind Forest Park home! Situated on a culdesac with fresh landscaping and painted exterior, this house has fabulous curb appeal. It boasts a traditional living room and dining room, but also a kitchen with breakfast bar, marble countertops and custom cabinets, that is open to a den. Off the kitchen is a grilling porch and open deck that are fabulous features for entertaining. The master bedroom and bathroom are on the main level, and provide privacy from the rest of the living quarters. The upstairs has two bedrooms, each with a separate bathroom and new seagrass carpet. The basement has a large bonus den and an extra room that could be a bedroom. The unfinished space houses loads of room for storage, a rareity in Forest Park! It has driveway parking and a mud room entrance, as well as a large deck off the basement entrance and a private backyard with lush landscaping. This unique house in the heart of Forest Park is a must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$313Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brooke Wahl• ARC Realty
Bought with Janet B. Perry• LAH Sotheby's International Realty Mountain Brook
Source:Greater Alabama MLS #808881
Redfin Estimate
$1,011,920
$947K since sold in May 2021$15K since July
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This home's estimate is 53.7% higher than the average sale price ($658K) of 6 comparable homes.
Historic charm and modern amenity collide in this one of a kind Forest Park home! Situated on a culdesac with fresh landscaping and painted exterior, this house has fabulous curb appeal. It boasts a traditional living room and dining room, but also a kitchen with breakfast bar, marble countertops and custom cabinets, that is open to a den. Off the kitchen is a grilling porch and open deck that are fabulous features for entertaining. The master bedroom and bathroom are on the main level, and provide privacy from the rest of the living quarters. The upstairs has two bedrooms, each with a separate bathroom and new seagrass carpet. The basement has a large bonus den and an extra room that could be a bedroom. The unfinished space houses loads of room for storage, a rareity in Forest Park! It has driveway parking and a mud room entrance, as well as a large deck off the basement entrance and a private backyard with lush landscaping. This unique house in the heart of Forest Park is a must see!
Greater Alabama MLS #1
May 10, 2017
Price Changed
$545,000
$169/sq ft
Apr 3, 2017
Price Changed
$570,000
$176/sq ft
Mar 9, 2017
Price Changed
$585,000
$181/sq ft
Greater Alabama MLS #523310
Apr 6, 2012
Sold
$285,000
$88/sq ft
Feb 16, 2012
Listed
$280,000
$87/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 18, 2002
Sold
$331,100
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 16, 1980
Sold
$81,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,363 (+7.1%)
2024
$5,009 (+11.3%)
2023
$4,500 (+5.9%)
2022
$4,248 (+11.1%)
2021
$3,823 (+2.3%)
2020
$3,737 (+7.3%)
2019
$3,484 (−3.8%)
2018
$3,620 (+1.1%)
2017
$3,581 (+1.9%)
2016
$3,515 (+15.7%)
2013
$3,038
Tax history for 4212 Overlook Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,363 (+7.1%)
2024
$5,009 (+11.3%)
2023
$4,500 (+5.9%)
2022
$4,248 (+11.1%)
2021
$3,823 (+2.3%)
2020
$3,737 (+7.3%)
2019
$3,484 (−3.8%)
2018
$3,620 (+1.1%)
2017
$3,581 (+1.9%)
2016
$3,515 (+15.7%)
2013
$3,038
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,672
Basement Finish: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 5
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 10
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Story 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Foundation Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Building Improvement Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BHAM RTY 5-FOR PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 3,231
Building Sq. Ft: 4,146
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: E 53 FT OF LOT 18 & W 22 FT LOT 19 BLK 8 BHAM RLTY COS 5TH ADD TO FOREST PARK
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,250
Legal Lot Number: 18
Legal Block Number: 8
Municipality Name: BIRMINGHAM
Acres: 0.2583
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 75
Zoning Code: R3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: BIRMINGHAM
Tax Area: BIRMINGHAM
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,231
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Jefferson County
APN: 23 00 32 1 005 061.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
W.E. Putnam Middle School-Magnet
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
2/10
Woodlawn High School-Magnet
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
1/10
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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
6 days above 106° expected this year, 16 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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Birmingham, AL • 35222
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Estimated sale price
$962,000 – $1.16M
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