This handsome stone cottage is a rare find in historic Forest Park! The formal entry leads to the large formal living room with stone trimmed gas fireplace, and access to a charming side porch. Formal dining room and family room (currently used as a dining room). The efficiently designed kitchen offers classic white cabinetry, multiple pantries / storage and breakfast room. Sunroom and powder room complete the main level. The light filled stair hall offers iron balusters topped with wood handrail. Large bedrooms with generous closets and the original bathrooms are trimmed in vibrant tiles (walk thru bath with arched tub opening and three relief tiles depicting a forest scene) Original hardwood floors, mill work, hardware add to the charm! Spacious unfinished basement area (currently an art studio) is an excellent storage option. Use the front parking pad for easy entry or the one car garage off the alley. Come see why Linwood road is one of Forest Parks favorite streets! Mins to UAB
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
10,018 sq ftLot Size
$272Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Steve Buchanan• RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
Bought with Toni Overton• RealtySouth-Inverness Office
Lot Description: Interior Lot, Irregular Lot, Some Trees, Subdivision
Land Information
# of Acres: 0.23
Subdivision Information
Subdivision (keyword): FOREST PARK
Subdivision (keyword): FOREST PARK
Subdivision (automatch): FOREST PARK
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: BIRMINGHAM
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans
Internet Service Provider: spectrum
Has Internet Service Availability
Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR), 2+ Water Heaters
Water Information: Public Water
Sewer/Septic: Connected
Location
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: east on Clairmont ave thru village, veer left at Triangle Park right on 8th Ave then left on Linwood road
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,130
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1928
County: Jefferson County
APN: 23 00 32 1 003 015.000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Activation Date: 2026-07-06
LVT Date: 2026-07-06
Price Per SQFT: 271.57
Around this home
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
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Woodlawn High School-Magnet
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
1/10
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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
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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Historical weather
Birmingham, AL • 35222
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 22% for direct sun exposure in Birmingham. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$879,000 – $1.06M
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