This beautiful Georgian styled home sits in the heart of historic Forest Park and is filled with original custom detail. The formal entry, with 10 foot ceilings, opens to the large formal living room and the formal dining room, perfect for hosting friends and family. The renovated kitchen includes classic white cabinetry topped with marble counters and marble backsplash. Island seating, Sub-Zero refrigerator, five burner gas cooktop, separate wall oven and built in microwave complete the look. Family room with bay window can also be used as main level bedroom suite. The screened porch will be your favorite spot to unwind. Upper level: Spacious primary bedroom suite, with 2nd fireplace, is filled with natural light. Roomy guest bedrooms share a full vintage bath trimmed in white tile. Other features: gleaming hardwood floors, gracious staircase, arched openings, numerous original built in cabinets, slate roof, cutting gardens, 2 car garage and more on a low traffic drive! Mins to UAB.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$367Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Steve Buchanan• RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
This much loved family home in Forest Park sits on a private drive. It is a grand house for entertaining with large rooms, tall ceilings, lovely architectural details, and city views. A gracious foyer welcomes you with arched openings and a beautiful winding staircase to the 2nd story. Large formal living room has french doors that open to a screened porch. Original details include beautiful windows, doors, trim, corner cabinet in the dining room, and a butler's pantry in the breakfast room. The master bedroom is huge with a fireplace and 2nd story deck. Bedrooms 3 and 4 share a bath. The bonus room would make a great nursery, office, or dressing room. Stairs lead to a big attic. The detached carriage house, with another full bath and bedroom, adds an additional 743 sq. ft. and awaits your restoration. Kitchen and baths in the main house have not been remodeled. This is your chance to own an architectural gem and make it your own! Close to UAB, downtown, and convenient to everything!
Public Records
Feb 8, 1973
Sold
$48,500
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,036 (+7.1%)
2024
$6,572 (+43.1%)
2023
$4,593 (−5.6%)
2022
$4,863 (−45.2%)
2021
$8,881 (+126.5%)
2020
$3,921 (+6.3%)
2019
$3,690 (+5.0%)
2018
$3,513 (+0.9%)
2017
$3,481 (+1.5%)
2016
$3,429 (+25.1%)
2013
$2,742
Tax history for 4233 Cliff Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,036 (+7.1%)
2024
$6,572 (+43.1%)
2023
$4,593 (−5.6%)
2022
$4,863 (−45.2%)
2021
$8,881 (+126.5%)
2020
$3,921 (+6.3%)
2019
$3,690 (+5.0%)
2018
$3,513 (+0.9%)
2017
$3,481 (+1.5%)
2016
$3,429 (+25.1%)
2013
$2,742
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2.5
Lot width
109 ft.
Lot depth
178 ft.
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
2,947
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
23 00 32 4 002 002.000
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Entry Location: Front
Driveway Parking, Parking (MLevel), Off Street Parking
Lot Description: Interior Lot, Irregular Lot, Some Trees, Subdivision
Land Information
# of Acres: 0.43
Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): FOREST PARK
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: BIRMINGHAM
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Power Vent, Storm Windows
Internet Service Provider: spectrum
Has Internet Service Availability
Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)
Water Information: Public Water
Sewer/Septic: Connected
Location
School Information
AVONDALE
Elementary School: AVONDALE
Jr/Middle: PUTNAM, W E
High School: WOODLAWN
Location Details
Property Access: Curb and Gutters, Paved Road, Public Road
Minor Subdivision: FOREST PARK
Driving Directions: East on Clairmont ave, veer right at Triangle Park, up Essex at top of the hill, cross Cliff to short semi private drive to 4 homes. water department working in streets at this time
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,947
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Jefferson County
APN: 23 00 32 4 002 002.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Activation Date: 2023-08-15
LVT Date: 2023-08-15
Price Per SQFT: 342.33
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
W.E. Putnam Middle School-Magnet
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
2/10
Woodlawn High School-Magnet
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
1/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 106° expected this year, 13 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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Estimated sale price
$1.07M – $1.30M
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