Located in the National Historic District of Roebuck Springs, and situated on +/- 3 acres, The "Old Sims Farm" will steal your heart at first glance. Built in 1900, the home features high ceilings and heavy trim and retains many of it's original features. Features include 3 or 4 bedrooms, large living/dining combination, refinished white oak and heart pine flooring, fresh paint, vintage bath with claw foot tub, pull-through driveway, fenced area for pups, 2 car detached garage. Updates in the last few years include roof, high efficiency HVAC, sewer main, water supply main, water heater, and electrical. If you have been dreaming of an old farmhouse on a bit of acreage, close to town but a world away. .. this is IT!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
3.1 acresLot Size
$107Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Amanda Parker• RealtySouth-Downtown Birmingha
Bought with Kristen McGee• RealtySouth-OTM-Acton 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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.55 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,938
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
23 00 12 2 002 005.000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
D1
Single-Family District
The D-1 districts are designed to allow for single-family residential development at a variety of densities, these districts may be applied to preserve the character of developed residential areas that are predominately single-family in nature and recommended to remain so by the comprehensive plan. Uses in these districts include: single-family homes, schools, churches, and neighborhood-serving public uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Entry Location: Rear
Circular Drive, Detached, Driveway Parking, Off Street Parking
Rooms: Bonus, Bedroom, Full Bath, Kitchen, Laundry, Living/Dining, Master Bedroom
Room 1: Living/Dining
Room 1 Level: 1
Room 2: Kitchen
Room 2 Level: 1
Room 3: Bedroom
Room 3 Level: 1
Room 4: Bedroom
Room 4 Level: 1
Room 5: Full Bath
Room 5 Level: 1
Room 6: Bonus
Room 6 Level: 1
Room 7: Laundry
Room 7 Level: 1
Room 8: Master Bedroom
Room 8 Level: 1
Interior Features
HVAC Total Area: 1,938
Living Area (main+upper): 1,938
Main Level Sq.Ft.: 1,938
Tri-Level: No
Split Level: No
Split Foyer: No
Ceilings: 9 Ft. +, Smooth Ceilings
Floors: Hardwood
Interior Features: None
Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Gas
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Woodburning
Fireplace Location: Great Room
Fireplace Details: Brick
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central, Gas Heat
Cooling: Central
Exterior
Building Information
Year Built Description: Existing
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch
Waterfront: No
Pool: No
Patio: No
Log Home: No
Foundation: Crawl Space, Pillars/Support
Garden/Patio: No
Decks: No
Property Information
Parcel ID: 23-00-12-2-002-005.000
Sq.Ft. Source: Per Tax Report
Historic Register: Yes
Construction: Siding-Wood, Stone
Lot Information
Flood Plain: No
Lot View: No
Land Information
# of Acres: 3.1
Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): ROEBUCK SPRINGS
Financial
Tax Information
Paragon Tax ID: 01073-23-00-12-2-002-005.000
Tax District: BIRMINGHAM
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)
Water Information: Public Water
Sewer/Septic: Connected
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: No
School Information
CHRISTIAN
Elementary School: CHRISTIAN
Jr/Middle: CHRISTIAN WILLIAM J
High School: HUFFMAN
Location Details
Minor Subdivision: ROEBUCK SPRINGS
Driving Directions: From I59/20 East, take 4th Avenue South exit. Turn right onto 4th. Left onto Valley. Left at split, take next right to stay on Valley. Home on right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,938
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Jefferson County
APN: 23 00 12 2 002 005.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
LVT Date: 2018-04-12
Price Per SQFT: 103.15
Around this home
Schools
Christian School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Huffman High School-Magnet
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
2/10
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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 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$197,000 – $238,000
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