Birmingham's Best Kept Secret - Historical Roebuck Springs! - If you are into historical homes and looking for a unique home then you have reached your destination! Listed on the National Register of Historical places. The Smith-Jacobs home was built in 1932, this cottage was built with pink sandstone from a quarry and turns different colors in the day!! Secret hearts (SOUNDS LIKE A SWEET VALENTINE!) were carved into the stones for the original owner's wife. This home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, a Study, a Mudroom, * * 2 FIREPLACES * * , original pine flooring. Completely Remodeled Kitchen!!, Dining, and Den. The master suite (once a cabin) is attached by a beautiful glass breezeway - Great as a Sunroom - with Natural LIGHT for Plants or Reading!! Sitting just over an acre at the highest point of the Springs, you will love the sunsets from this mountain view in the backyard! Be on the lookout for this beauty coming, of course VALENTINES DAY!! You will NOT want to miss it!!
Known as Birmingham's Best Kept Secret - Historical Roebuck Springs! If you are in to historical homes and looking for a unique home then you have reached your destination! The Smith-Jacobs home was built in 1932, this cottage was built with pink sandstone from a quarry and turns different colors in the day. Secret hearts carved into the stones for the original owner's wife. This home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Study, mudroom, * * 2 FIREPLACES * * , original pine flooring. Updated kitchen, dining area, and den. The master (once a cabin) is attached by a beautiful glass breezeway ~GREAT FOR PLANTS~ with bath suite. Cuddle up by the fire and enjoy a movie from the drop-down screen and projector - including Bose speakers. Or step through the sliding doors and enjoy the AMAZING VIEW - from your 1.77 acres and the highest point of The Springs. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Hot water tank have all been updated in the last 6 years. This is a true one of kind and must see!
Public Records
Jan 2, 2019
Sold
$175,000
$95/sq ft
Greater Alabama MLS #739564
Jun 3, 2016
Sold
$183,000
$100/sq ft
Apr 11, 2016
Contingent
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Mar 9, 2016
Relisted
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Feb 29, 2016
Contingent
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Feb 1, 2016
Listed
$195,900
$107/sq ft
+45
Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and the Jefferson County Historical Registry, The Smith Jacobs house was built in 1937 and perched at the highest point in the Roebuck Springs Historic District. Stunning sunrise and sunset vistas can be enjoyed. Built from Oneonta pink sandstone, those with an eye for detail will notice stone hearts tucked into the homes facade. Remarkable outdoor space for entertaining, with a stunning stone front porch with wrought-iron railing, 2 pergolas, and picturesque landscaping. Beautiful front stone patio and steps, fenced back yard, detached garage and workshop. Interior features beautiful heart pine floors, 2 fireplaces (one stone and one Bessemer gray brick), 3 or 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Kitchen features stainless steel professional grade convection oven with eyeless range, microwave, refrigerator, and new ultra-quiet dishwasher. New plumbing, new electrical, new HVAC, new tankless water heater. Home theater! Come home to The Springs!
Public Records
Jun 25, 2010
Sold
$170,500
$93/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 10, 1997
Sold
$100,000
$55/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 13, 1991
Sold
$83,000
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,815
2024
$1,815 (+9.5%)
2023
$1,657 (−52.8%)
2022
$3,510 (+25.2%)
2021
$2,804
2020
$2,804 (+110.8%)
2019
$1,330 (+34.4%)
2018
$990
2017
$990
2016
$989 (+5.7%)
2013
$936
Tax history for 636 Ridge Top Cir
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,815
2024
$1,815 (+9.5%)
2023
$1,657 (−52.8%)
2022
$3,510 (+25.2%)
2021
$2,804
2020
$2,804 (+110.8%)
2019
$1,330 (+34.4%)
2018
$990
2017
$990
2016
$989 (+5.7%)
2013
$936
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
182 ft.
Lot depth
295 ft.
Lot size
1.23 Acres
Year renovated
1937
Sq. Ft.
1,572
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
23 00 01 4 006 014.000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
D1
Single-Family District
The D-1 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
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway Parking
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Sitting Area in Master, Tub/Shower Combo
Lot Description: Acreage, Heavy Treed Lot, Interior Lot, Some Trees, Subdivision
Land Information
# of Acres: 1.19
Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): ROEBUCK SPRINGS
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: BIRMINGHAM
Financial Information
Has Down Payment Assistance
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Green Features: Storm Windows
Internet Service Provider: AT&T AND SPECTRUM
Has Internet Service Availability
Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)
Water Information: Public Water
Sewer/Septic: Septic
Location
Other Fees
Garbage Fee Included
HOA Information
Association Fee: No
School Information
CHRISTIAN
Elementary School: CHRISTIAN
Jr/Middle: CHRISTIAN WILLIAM J
High School: HUFFMAN
Location Details
Property Access: Public Road
Lot#: 184
Minor Subdivision: ROEBUCK SPRINGS
Driving Directions: From I/59 East, take 4th Avenue South Exit. At bottom of ramp continue straight across 4th Avenue onto Cumberland Drive. Continue past Wilson's Chapel Church. Cumberland changes to North, North changes to Ridge Top Circle. Home on Right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,572
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.23 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1937
County: Jefferson County
APN: 23 00 01 4 006 014.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Activation Date: 2022-02-14
LVT Date: 2022-02-14
Price Per SQFT: 152.76
Around this home
Schools
Christian School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Huffman High School-Magnet
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
2/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 105° expected this year, 16 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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$252,000 – $305,000
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