This East Lake gem is waiting for an investor or homeowner to restore it to it's original luster and grandeur. A wonderful corner lot, fenced in back yard, and vinyl siding gives this home a great start to the renovation process. If desired, the sunroom can be returned to its original lovely front porch entrance. The hardwood floors are original. A true East Lake gem for someone with vision to restore! All items of importance to purchaser should be verified by the purchaser or purchaser's agent. This includes schools and taxes.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
8,052 sq ftLot Size
$63Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brenda Carling• RealtySouth-Over the Mtn
Bought with Joy Reynolds• Century 21 Advantage
Source:Greater Alabama MLS #579031
Redfin Estimate
$86,293
$13K since sold in May 2021$4,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 17.6% lower than the average sale price ($105K) of 6 comparable homes.
This East Lake gem is waiting for an investor or homeowner to restore it to it's original luster and grandeur. A wonderful corner lot, fenced in back yard, and vinyl siding gives this home a great start to the renovation process. If desired, the sunroom can be returned to its original lovely front porch entrance. The hardwood floors are original. A true East Lake gem for someone with vision to restore! All items of importance to purchaser should be verified by the purchaser or purchaser's agent. This includes schools and taxes.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,728 (+2.7%)
2024
$1,683 (+7.0%)
2023
$1,573 (+0.9%)
2022
$1,559 (+23.7%)
2021
$1,260 (+5.8%)
2020
$1,190
2019
$1,190 (+23.3%)
2018
$966
2017
$966
2016
$965 (+183.0%)
2013
$341
Tax history for 7815 Rugby Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,728 (+2.7%)
2024
$1,683 (+7.0%)
2023
$1,573 (+0.9%)
2022
$1,559 (+23.7%)
2021
$1,260 (+5.8%)
2020
$1,190
2019
$1,190 (+23.3%)
2018
$966
2017
$966
2016
$965 (+183.0%)
2013
$341
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
D3
Single-Family District
The D-3 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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Building Improvement Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SOUTH HGLD OF EAST LAKE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,376
Building Sq. Ft: 1,376
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOTS 1 & 2 & NE 5 FT OF LOT 3 BLK 20 SOUTH HIGHLANDS OF EAST LAKE
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,052
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: 20
Municipality Name: BIRMINGHAM
Acres: 0.1848
Depth Footage: 122
Front Footage: 66
Zoning Code: R3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: BIRMINGHAM
Tax Area: BIRMINGHAM
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,376
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,052 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1929
County: Jefferson County
APN: 23 00 14 1 023 005.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Barrett Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
Ossie Ware Mitchell Elementary School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
Woodlawn High School-Magnet
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
1/10
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 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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Historical weather
Birmingham, AL • 35206
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$82,000 – $100,000
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