Private and Quaint! Wonderful 1946 log cabin home with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath located on a private, wooded lot with creek. You will feel as if you have stepped back into time with gleaming hardwood floors, log cabin walls, and incredible stone fireplace with insert in the living/dining area. Head downstairs to the basement level and enjoy the built-in bar in the newly finished entertainment room. Sit out on the back patio and enjoy the fire pit next to the creek on cool fall evenings. Cabin comes equipped with a metal roof, two wells and a large two-car detached garage for convenience. The home is located on a dead-end street for complete privacy while less than a mile to I-20 and shopping. At this price, this will not last. Come see it for yourself today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
1.19 acresLot Size
$116Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Beth Thomas• Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
Bought with Pye Parson• RealtySouth-Downtown Birmingha
Amazing 4 bedroom Cabin with all the modern conveniences and minutes away from I-20 & I-459, Avondale, Crestwood, EWTN, & the Summit. This charming home features hardwood floors, stainless appliances, wood burning stove and absolute seclusion. The appliances are new and the lighting is updated throughout. New Exterior paint and log sealing. Metal Roof. There is a detached, newer 2 car garage. Beautiful established gardens throughout the property with a small walking trail leading down to a constant flowing creek. Rustic southern living in a unique log cabin, yet close to everything in the metro Birmingham area. HOUSE IS BEING SOLD "AS IS. "
Greater Alabama MLS #732006
Dec 23, 2015
Sold
$72,500
$34/sq ft
Dec 12, 2015
Contingent
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Oct 30, 2015
Listed
$79,900
$38/sq ft
+19
COOL LOG CABIN ON AN ACRE LOT (PER TAX RECORDS) WITH CLOSE IN CONVENIENCE. BUILT IN 1946 THIS GEM IS A CLASSIC! THREE BEDROOMS, ONE BATH, PUBLIC WATER AND EVEN WELL WATER FOR GARDENING. ADDED BASEMENT AREA COULD BE USED FOR WHATEVER YOUR HEART DESIRES! DETACHED TWO CAR GARAGE, METAL ROOF, AND NEW HEAT PUMP INSTALLED IN 2012.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$861
2024
$861
2023
$861 (+38.7%)
2022
$621 (+37.0%)
2021
$453 (−55.2%)
2020
$1,012
2019
$1,012 (+165.9%)
2018
$381 (+3.1%)
2017
$369 (−54.2%)
2016
$807 (−0.4%)
2013
$810
Tax history for 5205 Whippoorwill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$861
2024
$861
2023
$861 (+38.7%)
2022
$621 (+37.0%)
2021
$453 (−55.2%)
2020
$1,012
2019
$1,012 (+165.9%)
2018
$381 (+3.1%)
2017
$369 (−54.2%)
2016
$807 (−0.4%)
2013
$810
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.19 Acres
Year renovated
1946
Sq. Ft.
1,906
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
24 00 21 2 000 009.001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residential Zone
This is a residential zone in which population density is slightly higher than in the E-1 zone, but with basic use restrictions remaining similar to those of E-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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Entry Location: Side
Detached, Driveway Parking, Parking (MLevel), On Street Parking
Driving Directions: Driving I-20 West, take Exit 135 onto Old Leeds Road, Turn right onto US Hwy 78. First right onto Whippoorwill Road, turn right at bottom of the hill and follow to the end of the street. House on Left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,906
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.19 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 1946
County: Jefferson County
APN: 24 00 21 2 000 009.001
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Activation Date: 2020-05-15
LVT Date: 2020-05-15
Price Per SQFT: 93.98
Around this home
Schools
Irondale Community School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.4mi
7/10
Irondale Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
Shades Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 18 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
Birmingham, AL • 35210
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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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