Off market mar 2025 for $2.3M

$2,204,349

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $16,072/mo

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3,628

sq ft

811 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 35222

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

$608Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Jacob Dorsett • RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd

Bought with Virginia Markstein • ARC Realty Mountain Brook

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•Source:Greater Alabama MLS #21412320

Redfin Estimate

$2,204,349

$106K since sold in March 2025$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 130.2% higher than the average sale price ($958K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$1,550,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths3,486 sq ft
4303 Clairmont Ave, Birmingham, AL 35222
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$850,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,130 sq ft
744 Linwood Rd, Birmingham, AL 35222
SOLD DEC 22, 2025
$900,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths4,424 sq ft
815 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 35222
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$422,500
D
4 beds4 baths3,360 sq ft
4248 Overlook Dr S, Birmingham, AL 35222
SOLD MAR 20, 2026
$1,087,500
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,570 sq ft
1027 42nd St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$935,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths4,776 sq ft
1134 Glen View Rd, Birmingham, AL 35222

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Market trends in 35222, AL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

103.3%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$400K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

37d

0 days MoM

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2 beds1 bath1,332 sq ft
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Sale history for 811 Essex Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Mar 10, 2025

Sold

$2,310,000

$637/sq ft

Greater Alabama MLS #21412320

Mar 13, 2025

Price Changed

$2,310,000

$637/sq ft

Mar 10, 2025

Sold

$2,310,000

$637/sq ft

Feb 1, 2025

Listed

$2,320,000

$639/sq ft

Greater Alabama MLS #514880

May 11, 2012

Sold

$800,000

$221/sq ft

Oct 27, 2011

Listed

$898,500

$248/sq ft

+19

Built in 1928 & extensively renovated in 2007, this classic brick home sits majestically on a hill on the most exclusive street in Birmingham's Historic Forest Park neighborhood! Character & quality are evident in all the details! Enter into a glorious foyer that extends the depth of the house. Gleaming hardwood floors, deep crown molding, & 9'4" ceilings are throughout the main level. Arched openings lead to the formal dining room, living room, back hall, & a beautiful open stairway with wood spindles leads upstairs. Major renovations in 2007 include: all new electrical, new interior wiring, new recessed lighting, new plumbing, new kitchen, new bathrooms, all windows have new screens and refurbished pulleys & counterweights. The gourmet cook's dream kitchen has new painted wood cabinets, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, GE Monogram & Profile stainless appliances. The detached 2-car garage's attached guest house has a living room, bedroom, bathroom, & galley kitchen.

Public Records

Mar 23, 2005

Sold

$885,000

$244/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 22, 1999

Sold

$422,500

$116/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 9, 1993

Sold

$360,000

$99/sq ft

Tax history for 811 Essex Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

94 ft.

Lot depth

200 ft.

Lot size

0.43 Acres

Year renovated

1928

Sq. Ft.

3,308

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Jefferson County

APN

23 00 32 1 010 004.000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Entry Location: Rear
Driveway Parking
# of Total Garage Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces Main Level: 2

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Room Information
Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|Den1|Sunroom1|HalfBath1|MasterBR2|MasterBath2|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|FullBath2|FullBath2|Laundry2|
Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
Has Laundry
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
Attic: No
Partial Basement
Basement Status: All Unfinished
Basement Type: Concrete Block
Laundry Space: Room
Laundry Location: Laundry (Upper Level)
Rooms at Level 1: Den/Family (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Half Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Sunroom (LVL 1)
Rooms at Level 2+: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+), Laundry (LVL 2+), Master Bath (LVL 2+), Master Bedroom (LVL 2+)
Rooms: Bedroom, Den/Family, Dining Room, Full Bath, Half Bath, Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bath, Master Bedroom, Sunroom
Room 1: Living
Room 1 Level: 1
Room 2: Dining Room
Room 2 Level: 1
Room 3: Kitchen
Room 3 Level: 1
Room 4: Den/Family
Room 4 Level: 1
Room 5: Sunroom
Room 5 Level: 1
Room 6: Half Bath
Room 6 Level: 1
Room 7: Master Bedroom
Room 7 Level: 2
Room 8: Master Bath
Room 8 Level: 2
Room 9: Bedroom
Room 9 Level: 2
Room 10: Bedroom
Room 10 Level: 2
Room 11: Bedroom
Room 11 Level: 2
Room 12: Full Bath
Room 12 Level: 2
Room 13: Full Bath
Room 13 Level: 2
Room 14: Laundry
Room 14 Level: 2

Interior Features
HVAC Total Area: 3,628
Living Area (main+upper): 3,308
Finished Basement Sq.Ft.: 320
Upper Level Sq.Ft.: 1,545
Main Level Sq.Ft.: 1,763
Tri-Level: No
Split Level: No
Split Foyer: No
Ceilings: 9 Ft. +
Floors: Hardwood, Tile Floor
Interior Features: French Doors, Recess Lighting
Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Disposal, Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Gas
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Woodburning
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Details: Masonry

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central

Exterior

Building Information
Year Built Description: Existing

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Guest Quarters
Waterfront: No
Pool: No
Patio: Yes
Patio Type: Open
Log Home: No
Foundation: Basement
Garden/Patio: No
Decks: No

Property Information
Parcel ID: 23-00-32-1-010-004.000
Sq.Ft. Source: Per Tax Report
Historic Register: Yes
Construction: 4 Side Brick

Lot Information
Flood Plain: No
Lot View: No

Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): FOREST PARK

Financial

Tax Information
Tax District: BIRMINGHAM

Utilities

Utility Information
Has Internet Service Availability
Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR), Tankless
Water Information: Public Water
Sewer/Septic: Connected

Location

School Information
AVONDALE
Elementary School: AVONDALE
Jr/Middle: PUTNAM, W E
High School: WOODLAWN

Location Details
Minor Subdivision: FOREST PARK
Driving Directions: Clairmont Ave to Essex Road

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,308
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1928
County: Jefferson County
APN: 23 00 32 1 010 004.000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
LVT Date: 2025-03-13
Price Per SQFT: 636.71

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Schools

Avondale Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

W.E. Putnam Middle School-Magnet

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi

2/10

Woodlawn High School-Magnet

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

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

6 days above 106° expected this year, 15 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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Birmingham, AL • 35222

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Estimated sale price

$2.10M – $2.54M

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Home values near 811 Essex Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
844 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3268 Sq. Ft.	$943,727
901 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3389 Sq. Ft.	$1,523,636

Address	Redfin Estimate
826 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3168 Sq. Ft.	$789,975
803 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2465 Sq. Ft.	$1,866,930

Address	Redfin Estimate
818 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4047 Sq. Ft.	$1,505,575
810 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 1 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 210 Sq. Ft.	$1,011,107

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