Built in 1913, the historic Bowers-Reaves house sits atop Red Mtn overlooking Forest Park. Take in views of the city from the spacious front porch. Historic features include large, open rooms with soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, 2 wood burning fireplaces, transom window, butlers pantry/built-ins and clawfoot tub. Large kitchen with center island. Large laundry/mud room at the back. Home has off street, main level parking at the back. Fenced yard with storage shed.
Single-familyProperty Type
1913Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$272Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brian Kelleher• Keller Williams Homewood
Driving Directions: From Clairmont Ave - turn onto Essex Rd at Triangle Park. Turn left on Cliff, home will be on your right. THERE IS NO DRIVEWAY FOR THIS HOUSE AT THE FRONT You will need to proceed to Overlook Ln - between Cliff Rd and Altamont Rd. just past the hairpin turn onto Altamont.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,779
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,900 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1913
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Jefferson County
APN: 23 00 32 1 022 006.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
LVT Date: 2020-12-18
Price Per SQFT: 126.48
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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W.E. Putnam Middle School-Magnet
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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Woodlawn High School-Magnet
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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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
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
$461,000 – $557,000
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