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Off market apr 2024 for $552K

$596,879

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,353/mo

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3,283

sq ft

5038 Stratford Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242

About this home

Welcome home to 5038 Stratford Rd in the coveted Meadow Brook community with Oak Mountain schools! This full brick home has been gorgeously reimagined with stylish updates in every room. Beautiful hardwoods in foyer flow into formal dining room with lovely chandelier. Your fabulous new kitchen has so many features to love: new cabinets with quartz counters, tile backsplash, 12x24 tile floor, island for extra cabinet space, and stainless appliances including fridge. Open to the kitchen is your massive sunroom with vaulted wood ceiling and skylights. Around the corner is the great room with cozy fireplace. Unwind in your spacious primary suite and updated bath boasting double sink vanity with quartz counter and tiled shower. Two more bedrooms and full bath on main level. The basement has a fourth bedroom, full bath, and a den perfect for relaxing. Words cannot convey the beauty of this home. Schedule your showing today before you miss out on this gem!

Single-familyProperty Type

1984Year Built

0.59 acresLot Size

$182Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Jessica Parson • Russell Realty & Associates

Listed by Jade Parson • Russell Realty & Associates

Bought with Randi Lawrence • Ridgeline Realty

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•Source:Greater Alabama MLS #21378952

Redfin Estimate

$596,879

$45K since sold in April 2024$10K since September

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This home's estimate is 22.1% higher than the average sale price ($489K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$390,000
A
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SOLD AUG 12, 2026
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B
4 beds3 baths2,462 sq ft
5102 Colonial Park Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$610,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,819 sq ft
3631 Stratford Way, Birmingham, AL 35242
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$640,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,739 sq ft
3751 Keswick Cir, Birmingham, AL 35242
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$422,500
E
5 beds3.5 baths2,780 sq ft
5271 Harvest Ridge Ln, Birmingham, AL 35242
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$445,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,654 sq ft
5483 Dover Cliff Cir, Birmingham, AL 35242

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Market trends in 35242, AL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$575K

$249 MoM

Avg. days on market

45d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 5038 Stratford Rd

Date

Event

Price

Greater Alabama MLS #21378952

Apr 9, 2024

Sold

$552,000

$168/sq ft

Mar 28, 2024

Contingent

—

Mar 25, 2024

Relisted

—

Mar 15, 2024

Contingent

—

Mar 8, 2024

Listed

$549,900

$167/sq ft

Mar 6, 2024

Coming Soon

$549,900

$167/sq ft

Greater Alabama MLS #21366883

Nov 3, 2023

Sold

$325,000

$99/sq ft

Oct 23, 2023

Contingent

—

Oct 17, 2023

Price Changed

$385,000

$117/sq ft

Oct 1, 2023

Listed

$425,000

$129/sq ft

+23

4 BR 2 BA basement home w/ plumbing for a future bathroom adjacent to the finished portion of the basement in the sought after Meadow Brook community. Endless possibilities to make this home your own. The gourmet kitchen is adjacent to the great room w/ a brick gas log FP and a cozy sunroom that leads to a grilling deck & a screened in porch w/ access to the master bedroom. The full bath has been remodeled w/ the popular grey tones. The inviting foyer opens to a formal extra large DR. A finished bedroom & den w/ access to the private back yard. Kenmore stainless appliances 2016, roof 2012, furnace 2018 w/ 20 yr warranty, AC 2020 w/ 12 yr warranty on parts & labor, gutter guards 2020, & exterior painted 2020.

Tax history for 5038 Stratford Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

135 ft.

Lot depth

235 ft.

Lot size

0.73 Acres

Year renovated

2015

Sq. Ft.

2,362

Year built

1984

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Shelby County

APN

10 1 01 0 001 057.043

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Special District

Special districts are hereby authorized for the purpose of providing optional methods of land development, which encourages imaginative solutions to environmental design problems. Areas so established shall be characterized by a unified building and site development program providing for coordinated open space and architectural treatment. The special districts authorized by this Article are also intended to provide means for the establishment of uses, which are generally considered to be incompatible with most other land usage.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Entry Location: Side
Attached, Basement Parking, Driveway Parking
# of Total Garage Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces Basement Level: 2

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet
# of Baths (Full): 3

Room Information
Concatenated Rooms: |GreatRoom1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|Sunroom1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|Laundry1|DenB|BedroomB|FullBathB|
Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
Has Laundry
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
Attic: Pull-Down
Attic: Yes
Full Basement
Basement Status: All Finished
Basement Type: Concrete Block
Laundry Space: Room
Laundry Location: Laundry (Main Level)
Rooms at Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Great Room (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1), Sunroom (LVL 1)
Rooms in Basement: Bedroom (LVL BSMT), Den/Family (LVL BSMT), Full Bath (LVL BSMT)
Rooms: Bedroom, Den/Family, Dining Room, Full Bath, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bath, Master Bedroom, Sunroom
Room 1: Great Room
Room 1 Level: 1
Room 2: Dining Room
Room 2 Level: 1
Room 3: Kitchen
Room 3 Level: 1
Room 4: Sunroom
Room 4 Level: 1
Room 5: Master Bedroom
Room 5 Level: 1
Room 6: Master Bath
Room 6 Level: 1
Room 7: Bedroom
Room 7 Level: 1
Room 8: Bedroom
Room 8 Level: 1
Room 9: Full Bath
Room 9 Level: 1
Room 10: Laundry
Room 10 Level: 1
Room 11: Den/Family
Room 11 Level: B
Room 12: Bedroom
Room 12 Level: B
Room 13: Full Bath
Room 13 Level: B

Interior Features
HVAC Total Area: 3,283
Living Area (main+upper): 2,338
Finished Basement Sq.Ft.: 945
Main Level Sq.Ft.: 2,338
Tri-Level: No
Split Level: No
Split Foyer: No
Loft: No
Ceilings: 9 Ft. +, Cathedral/Vaulted, Crown Molding, Smooth Ceilings
Floors: Carpet, Tile Floor, Vinyl
Interior Features: Bay Window, Recess Lighting
Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Electric
Kitchen Features: Eating Area, Island, Pantry
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Gas
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Details: Brick, Gas Logs

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling: Central, Electric

Exterior

Building Information
Year Built Description: Existing

Exterior Features
Waterfront: No
Pool: No
Patio: Yes
Patio Type: Covered
Log Home: No
Foundation: Basement
Garden/Patio: No
Decks: Yes
Deck Type: Covered, Open, Screened

Property Features
Street Lights

Property Information
Parcel ID: 10-1-01-0-001-057.043
Sq.Ft. Source: Per Tax Report
Historic Register: No
Construction: 4 Side Brick

Lot Information
Flood Plain: No
Lot View: No
Lot Description: Interior Lot, Some Trees, Subdivision

Land Information
# of Acres: 0.59

Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): MEADOW BROOK

Financial

Tax Information
Tax District: COUNTY

Financial Information
Has Down Payment Assistance

Utilities

Utility Information
Underground Utils
Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans
Unknown Internet Service Availability
Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)
Water Information: Public Water
Sewer/Septic: Connected

Location

Other Fees
Fire Fee
Fire Fee Amount: $400
Fire Fee: Yearly
Garbage Fee
Garbage Fee Amount: $20
Garbage Fee: Monthly
Library Fee
Library Fee Amount: $25
Yearly

HOA Information
Fees Include: Common Grounds Mntc
Association Fee: Yes
Association Fee Amount: $25
Association Fee Frequency: Yearly

School Information
INVERNESS
Elementary School: INVERNESS
Jr/Middle: OAK MOUNTAIN
High School: OAK MOUNTAIN

Location Details
Property Access: Paved Road, Public Road
Minor Subdivision: MEADOW BROOK
Driving Directions: Take 280 east to Meadowbrook Rd, and follow it for about a mile. Take a left onto Cheshire, then a right on Stratford. House will be on your left.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,362
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Shelby County
APN: 10 1 01 0 001 057.043

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Activation Date: 2024-03-08
LVT Date: 2024-03-08
Price Per SQFT: 168.14

Around this home

Schools

Inverness Elementary School

Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Oak Mountain Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi

10/10

Oak Mountain High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi

8/10

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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

0.31% chance of being 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

4/10 Air Factor

5 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Birmingham, AL • 35242

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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$568,000 – $687,000

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Home values near 5038 Stratford Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5026 Stratford Rd, Birmingham, AL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2638 Sq. Ft.	$427,558
5054 Stratford Rd, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3200 Sq. Ft.	$522,063

Address	Redfin Estimate
5042 Stratford Rd, Birmingham, AL - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2677 Sq. Ft.	$435,751
5015 Stratford Rd, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2872 Sq. Ft.	$512,075

Address	Redfin Estimate
5046 Stratford Rd, Birmingham, AL - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2786 Sq. Ft.	$483,493
3606 Stratford Ln, Birmingham, AL - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3720 Sq. Ft.	$520,761

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