Charming one level cottage home on a great street with private feel. Great wide driveway for plenty of parking space. Large slab covered front porch/patio straight off the drive w/ out stairs. Nice living Room opens to the breakfast bar and large kitchen w/ window overlooking the large backyard. Great counter space, cabinets and newer stainless appliances. One bedroom also overlooks the backyard at the back of the house. Two more bedrooms at the right side with close access to the full bathroom. Nice closet space in all. One great feature of this home is the laundry room off the kitchen. Nice open large laundry room has an entrance from the driveway and is big enough for a possible small office space. Amazing natural light in this home! Newer flooring throughout the home and fresh paint throughout! Newer windows and vinyl siding for easy maintenance. Ask for video of home too!
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$75Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Margie Beth Shaw• Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
Bought with Shelly Terry• RealtySouth-OTM-Acton Rd
Adorable cottage style home that has been remodeled. Open floor plan concept with kitchen/dining open to the living room space. New modern paint colors and flooring. Large yard. This home is move-in ready.
Public Records
Jul 26, 2007
Sold
$62,500
$62/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1979
Sold
$15,500
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$355
2024
$355 (−56.4%)
2023
$815 (+32.6%)
2022
$614
2021
$614
2020
$614
2019
$614 (+11.7%)
2018
$550
2017
$550
2016
$550 (−28.4%)
2013
$768
Tax history for 5217 Java Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$355
2024
$355 (−56.4%)
2023
$815 (+32.6%)
2022
$614
2021
$614
2020
$614
2019
$614 (+11.7%)
2018
$550
2017
$550
2016
$550 (−28.4%)
2013
$768
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Driving Directions: Take exit 120 off of I-20/59. Take Hwy 269 W. Left onto Panama. Right onto Kiska. Left onto Quebec. Left onto Java. House toward the end on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,004
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,222 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Jefferson County
APN: 21 00 35 2 001 008.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
LVT Date: 2022-07-27
Price Per SQFT: 91.63
Around this home
Schools
Minor Community School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
Minor Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.0mi
2/10
Minor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
3/10
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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
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° 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, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$72,000 – $88,000
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