The Gorgeous CREST HAUS is on the market! The Home has unbeatable views from Shades Mountain. This rare modernist property on the view side backs up to woods for ultimate privacy! There have been so many attentive upgrades to the property. Beautiful brick accents and barnwood wall added. Updated kitchen features Italian DeLonghi gas range and its own balcony! The 42-FOOT-HIGH BALCONY was totally reconstructed in 2015-16. Fabulous office with private deck! Upgrades include: New walk-in closet in master BR, insulated garage door with wifi/app, water heater, interior remodeling, re-carpeted stairs, re-stained bridge & deck, landscaping & privacy fence, tree work, Skylights, clerestory windows and 6-ft windows throughout home that provide lots of natural light. Recessed lighting with dimmers. Home also includes a Generac natural gas generator. Great storage! The Crest Haus is a truly unique property. Call for your private showing around sunset and soak in these great views!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
0.7 acresLot Size
$191Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Steve Parker• Keller Williams Realty Hoover
Listed by Anna Parker• Keller Williams Realty Hoover
Bought with Daniel Friday• Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
CREST HAUS is on the market! Rare modernist property on view side of Shades Mt. Backs up to 50 acres of woods. Updated kitchen w/ Italian DeLonghi gas range, all bathrooms updated, over $60K of attentive repairs & upgrades in past 10 months incl. total reconstruction of a 42-FOOT-HIGH BALCONY. $4K cash offered toward re-decking of the lower balcony w/ acceptable contract (connect the 2 w/ a spiral staircase!). 2015-16: insulated wifi/app enabled garage door, h2o heater, interior remodeling, re-carpeted stairs, re-stained bridge & deck, landscaping & privacy fence, tree work, HVAC service, roof work, and lots of proactive painting & maintenance all by professional contractor. Skylights, clerestory windows and 6-ft windows throughout home. Recessed lighting with Lutron Maestro dimmers everywhere w/ over 75 installed LED bulbs. No Jeff Co. sewer fees! Generac natural gas powered generator. Crest Haus is truly unique and private on-the-bluff mt. home.
Greater Alabama MLS #721418
Sep 15, 2015
Sold
$277,500
$104/sq ft
Aug 7, 2015
Delisted
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Jun 29, 2015
Listed
$290,000
$108/sq ft
+32
Step into your FOREVER home and feel like you live in Gatlinburg with tons of PRIVACY! Extensive remodeling has been performed with attention to detail! Arrive at the private gate, as as you walk the beautiful walkway to the main level, notice the metal roof! Enter the foyer with a balcony overlooking the kitchen. The main level has a HUGE den with rock fireplace and custom mantle, plus doors to a deck overlooking the bluff! Master Suite is located on the main level as well as the garage parking. Walking down the staircase you arrive on the lower level where you have a dining room with french doors looking out to a private "porch/deck" and a beautifully remodeled kitchen with a HUGE island & breakfast bar with a spacious breakfast area with another fireplace! The office space and 2 bedrooms, laundry, and a beautifully remodeled bathroom are located on the lower level as well. If you are looking for something unique, you must see this one! Come quickly! It will not be here long!!
Public Records
Mar 10, 2003
Sold
$206,000
$77/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,733 (−8.2%)
2024
$2,979 (+7.2%)
2023
$2,780 (−2.5%)
2022
$2,851 (+14.5%)
2021
$2,491 (+5.3%)
2020
$2,365 (+2.7%)
2019
$2,303 (−53.2%)
2018
$4,924 (+151.8%)
2017
$1,955 (−49.7%)
2016
$3,884 (+138.1%)
2013
$1,631
Tax history for 72 Shades Crest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,733 (−8.2%)
2024
$2,979 (+7.2%)
2023
$2,780 (−2.5%)
2022
$2,851 (+14.5%)
2021
$2,491 (+5.3%)
2020
$2,365 (+2.7%)
2019
$2,303 (−53.2%)
2018
$4,924 (+151.8%)
2017
$1,955 (−49.7%)
2016
$3,884 (+138.1%)
2013
$1,631
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
124 ft.
Lot depth
300 ft.
Lot size
0.76 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
2,675
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
39 00 29 1 000 005.001
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.
R-1
Single-Family Residential District
To provide medium density single-family housing free from other uses which are incompatible with the intent of this district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
No uses permitted by right
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Entry Location: Front
Driveway Parking, Parking (MLevel)
# of Total Garage Spaces: 1
# of Garage Spaces Main Level: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Garden Tub, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closets