501 Orchid Rd is a 1,374 square foot house on a 0.46 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 15, 2005 for $100,000. Based on Redfin's Birmingham data, we estimate the home's value is $155,692.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$113Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$155,692
$56K since sold in July 2005$4,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 14.6% higher than the average sale price ($136K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
D2
Single-Family District
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
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
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
Pool Information
Pool Type: Vinyl
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ROEBUCK GARDEN ESTATES
Living Sq. Ft: 1,374
Building Sq. Ft: 1,784
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 4 BLK 13 ROEBUCK GARDEN ESTS
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 410
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,020
Legal Lot Number: 4
Legal Block Number: 13
Municipality Name: BIRMINGHAM
Acres: 0.4596
Zoning Code: R2
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: BIRMINGHAM
Tax Area: BIRMINGHAM
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,374
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Jefferson County
APN: 13 00 25 1 019 004.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Martha Gaskins Middle School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Smith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
2/10
Huffman High School-Magnet
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 70-78% chance 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 106° 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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$148,000 – $180,000
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