Refreshed, remodeled, and ready to be called home. Whether you're searching for your first home, ready to downsize, or looking for a property with investment potential, this is the one you've been waiting for. Hardwood floors bring warmth and character inside, while the fireplace creates an unexpected focal point in the kitchen and dining space. Covered front and back porches offer a place for morning coffee, quiet afternoons, or winding down at the end of the day. Out back, the large yard gives you room to entertain, garden, play, or simply enjoy having space of your own, with a generous storage shed for tools, hobbies, and everything in between. Refreshed and comfortable with character you don't find everywhere, it's ready for whatever your next chapter looks like. * * * MORE PHOTOS TO COME * * *
Roebuck, located between Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve and Center Point, is a residential and hillside Birmingham neighborhood with wooded ridgelines and mid-century streetscapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Roebuck Parkway and Old Springville Road corridor, where auto shops, local diners, and small storefronts set a practical, lived-in rhythm. Brick ranch homes and split-levels sit on curving roads that follow the terrain, with pockets of older cottages closer to the main arteries. Ruffner Mountain’s trailheads frame daily routines with overlooks and long, quiet walks. Community gatherings often orbit Roebuck Springs Park’s green space and courts. A short drive connects to the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame and the Birmingham Museum of Art for deeper city culture.
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Market insights
473 Gene Reed Rd · $105,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 48 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$105,000
Median sale price in this area is $328,093. (212% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Smooth ceilings
Hardwood floors
One wood-burning masonry fireplace located in the kitchen
Attic with walk-up access
No additional built-in interior features listed
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms, all on the main level (including a master bedroom)
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One half bathroom
Tub/shower combo
Kitchen
Laminate countertops
Refrigerator included
Laundry & utility
Laundry on the main level with washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Laundry located in a closet
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Heating & cooling
Electric heating
Central electric cooling
Exterior features
Covered patio
Covered deck
Porch
Crawl space foundation
No pool
Not waterfront
No garden/yard improvements listed
Home design
Wood siding exterior
Existing (previously built) structure
Parking
Attached parking
Driveway parking
One carport space
Construction
Siding (wood) construction
Crawl space foundation
Utilities
Public water
Connected sewer
Electric water heater
Internet service available
HOA & community
No association fee
Other
Property located in the Roebuck minor subdivision
Electricity and solar
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The D-2 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
Nov 24, 2025 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
Oct 13, 2025 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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, 20 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
Birmingham, AL • 35215
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 13% for direct sun exposure in Birmingham. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 473 Gene Reed Rd
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Rental earnings
Est. $1,133 per month, based on comparable rentals
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