4978 Overton Rd is a 1,836 square foot house on a 0.72 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Birmingham data, we estimate the home's value is $247,497.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.72 acresLot Size
$135Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$247,497
$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 39.6% lower than the average sale price ($410K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,698
2024
$2,698
2023
$2,698 (+35.7%)
2022
$1,989
2021
$1,989 (+106.2%)
2020
$964
2019
$964 (−4.9%)
2018
$1,014
2017
$1,014
2016
$1,014 (−0.2%)
2013
$1,016
Tax history for 4978 Overton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,698
2024
$2,698
2023
$2,698 (+35.7%)
2022
$1,989
2021
$1,989 (+106.2%)
2020
$964
2019
$964 (−4.9%)
2018
$1,014
2017
$1,014
2016
$1,014 (−0.2%)
2013
$1,016
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-2
Single-Family Residential Zone
This is a residential zone in which population density is slightly higher than in the R-1 zone, but with the basic use restrictions remaining similar to those of R-1. The use of land is primarily for single-family residences and related accessory uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,836
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 4
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: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Brick/Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Building Improvement Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: OVERTON #1 SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,836
Building Sq. Ft: 3,672
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BEG AT SW COR OF LOT 304 OVERTON SUB NO 1 RESUR TH NW 208.66 TH NE 160S TH SE 271.98 TH W 58 105S TO POB
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 31,185
Legal Lot Number: 304
Municipality Name: IRONDALE
Acres: 0.7159
Depth Footage: 135
Front Footage: 231
Zoning Code: R6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: IRONDALE
Tax Area: IRONDALE
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,836
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Jefferson County
APN: 24 00 31 3 001 006.001
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Grantswood Community Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
8/10
Irondale Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
3/10
Shades Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
6/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° 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
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 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
$236,000 – $285,000
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