This handsome 1930's Tudor inspired home is filled with custom finishes and located on one of Forest Parks favorite streets! The elegant formal living room is filled with natural light and features built in arched top bookcases, fireplace and tall ceilings. The large formal dining room opens to a charming family room. Custom kitchen features: sleek cabinetry with built in organizers. Island seating for four and a mix of limestone and marble counter tops. Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances and a second catering refrigerator! Kitchen area provides easy access to covered rear porch, and beautiful rear gardens, perfect for outdoor entertaining. A dry bar and powder room complete the main level. The spacious primary suite (with fireplace) offers a walk in closet and bathroom with marble flooring and deep soaking tub. Guest bedrooms are over sized and share a full hall bathroom with double shower, body jets. Huge basement space. 2 car garage with guest room and half bath. Amazing landscape!
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
6,969 sq ftLot Size
$322Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Steve Buchanan• RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
Bought with Michelle Creamer• ARC Realty Vestavia-Liberty Pk
FABULOUS 3BR/2.5BA Forest Park home with detached GARAGE/CARRIAGE HOUSE, perfect for an office or studio. Boasting 3700 sf, this home features a beautiful entryway opening up to the living and dining rooms. The living room is brimming with NATURAL LIGHT and includes a wood burning FIREPLACE and a tucked away DRY BAR. The dining room is plenty spacious for a large table and opens to the front SUNROOM. Off the dining room, the kitchen is stunning with STONE COUNTERTOPS, STONE FLOOR, MODERN CABINETRY, and HIGH-END FINISHES. The kitchen overlooks the with FRENCH DOORS and is a dream for entertaining. Upstairs, the master suite includes a fabulous WALK-IN CLOSET with CUSTOM BUILT-INS, and the additional two bedrooms share a LARGE, FULL BATH. The basement offers ABUNDANT STORAGE and could be used as a BONUS ROOM OR HOME OFFICE. Outside, the home is IMMACULATELY LANDSCAPED with front and back PATIOS and includes fun details like the stone ping-pong table. ALLEY ACCESS in back.
Greater Alabama MLS #819969
Oct 26, 2018
Sold
$790,000
$209/sq ft
Aug 11, 2018
Contingent
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Jun 14, 2018
Listed
$815,000
$216/sq ft
+43
Its rare, even in beautiful Forest Park, for a home of this quality to come available. Built in 1925, this all brick home has been maintained and updated to perfection over the years. You will love every detail. The two fire places have provided warmth for many occasions. The kitchen is big enough for your friends & families, providing plenty of space to prepare food and entertain. The living spaces are light filled perfection - All bathrooms have been updated. Every room has been recently painted. The daylight basement (could easily be a 4th bedroom) has been completely refinished, offering over 1200 sq. ft of space. The recently designed outdoor areas - front porch, patio, cabana, gardens & ping pong court give another dimension to the surroundings. The patios are spacious and the lawns are easy to maintain. The carriage house is the perfect home office or getaway w/ good space and bathroom. Words don’t do this house justice, schedule your appointment today. 3900+sqft of Living Space
Public Records
Dec 27, 1985
Sold
$120,660
$32/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1979
Sold
$92,000
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,223 (+7.1%)
2024
$5,811 (+12.1%)
2023
$5,185 (+1.5%)
2022
$5,109 (+12.3%)
2021
$4,549 (+2.5%)
2020
$4,436 (+20.4%)
2019
$3,684 (+15.6%)
2018
$3,188 (+1.3%)
2017
$3,146 (+2.3%)
2016
$3,074 (+11.7%)
2013
$2,753
Tax history for 720 Linwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,223 (+7.1%)
2024
$5,811 (+12.1%)
2023
$5,185 (+1.5%)
2022
$5,109 (+12.3%)
2021
$4,549 (+2.5%)
2020
$4,436 (+20.4%)
2019
$3,684 (+15.6%)
2018
$3,188 (+1.3%)
2017
$3,146 (+2.3%)
2016
$3,074 (+11.7%)
2013
$2,753
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
7,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1935
Sq. Ft.
3,780
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
23 00 29 4 035 003.000
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Entry Location: Rear
Detached, Off Street Parking
# of Total Garage Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces Main Level: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Double Shower, Garden Tub, Linen Closet, Shared Bath, Sitting Area in Master, Split Bedrooms, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
Interior Features: French Doors, Multiple Staircases, Recess Lighting
Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Electric, Convection Oven, Disposal, Dishwasher Built-In, Oven-Electric, Plumbed for Gas in Kit, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Woodburning
Fireplace Location: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplace Details: Masonry, Stone
Window Treatments: Some to Remain
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central, Dual Systems, Gas Heat
Cooling: Central, Dual Systems
Exterior
Building Information
Year Built Description: Existing
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Guest Quarters, Lighting System, Porch, Sprinkling System
Waterfront: No
Pool: No
Patio: Yes
Patio Type: Covered, Open
Log Home: No
Foundation: Basement
Garden/Patio: No
Decks: No
Property Features
Park, Playgound, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Property Information
Parcel ID: 23-00-29-4-035-003.000
Sq.Ft. Source: Per Tax Report
Historic Register: Yes
Construction: 4 Side Brick
Lot Information
Flood Plain: No
Lot View: No
Lot Description: Interior Lot, Irregular Lot, Some Trees, Subdivision
Land Information
# of Acres: 0.16
Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): FOREST PARK
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: BIRMINGHAM
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Furnace-90% Eff, Programmable Thermostat
Internet Service Provider: spectrum
Has Internet Service Availability
Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)
Water Information: Public Water
Sewer/Septic: Connected
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: No
School Information
AVONDALE
Elementary School: AVONDALE
Jr/Middle: PUTNAM, W E
High School: WOODLAWN
Location Details
Property Access: Alley, Curb and Gutters, Paved Road, Public Road
Minor Subdivision: FOREST PARK
Driving Directions: Altamont to Cliff, right on Essex, right on 10th. 10th becomes Linwood road
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,780
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Jefferson County
APN: 23 00 29 4 035 003.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Activation Date: 2025-04-28
LVT Date: 2025-04-28
Price Per SQFT: 257.94
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Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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W.E. Putnam Middle School-Magnet
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
2/10
Woodlawn High School-Magnet
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.16M – $1.40M
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