OFF MARKET

Off market apr 2020 for $1M

$1,512,848

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,916/mo

•

4,047

sq ft

818 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 35222

About this home

Warmth and old world charm define this historic Forest Park Tudor. Built in 1924, this well maintained 4 bed 4-1/2 bath with BONUS room, slate roof, copper gutters, 3 fireplaces, cedar closets, oak hardwoods, storage galore, 2 car garage, and rustic 1 bed 1 bath garage APARTMENT is a gem! Graceful arched windows overlook Triangle Park from mudroom. The open kitchen with custom cabinetry, stainless appliances, and AL marble island is designed for entertaining, while the sunlit breakfast room is perfect for coffee with garden views. Follow the arched doorways from kitchen to formal dining room, to living room with stone fireplace, then to den surrounded by windows. Upstairs, the master suite with fireplace has a private study, expanded wardrobes, and renovated bathroom with heated tile floors, heated towel rack, glass and tile shower, and soaking tub. A spiral staircase from the master suite makes for easy access to the hot tub nestled in the lower garden terrace.

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

0.48 acresLot Size

$374Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Pye Parson • RealtySouth-Downtown Birmingha

Bought with Amanda Dwyer • RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:Greater Alabama MLS #876044

Redfin Estimate

$1,512,848

$418K since sold in April 2020$12K since September

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This home's estimate is 44.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.05M) 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 OCT 2, 2026
$1,620,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths5,963 sq ft
4141 Crescent Rd, Birmingham, AL 35222
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$935,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths4,776 sq ft
1134 Glen View Rd, Birmingham, AL 35222
SOLD DEC 22, 2025
$900,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths4,424 sq ft
815 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 35222
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$422,500
E
4 beds4 baths3,360 sq ft
4248 Overlook Dr S, Birmingham, AL 35222
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$850,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,130 sq ft
744 Linwood 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

102.2%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$385K

$0 MoM

Avg. days on market

37d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 14 HRS AGO
$419,900
4 beds3 baths3,519 sq ft
5552 12th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
$229,900
2 beds1 bath852 sq ft
4808 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
$299,900
3 beds2 baths2,094 sq ft
3821 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$323,000
2 beds1 bath1,502 sq ft
4034 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
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Sale history for 818 Essex Rd

Tax history for 818 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

2.5

Stories

2.5

Lot width

76 ft.

Lot depth

317 ft.

Lot size

0.55 Acres

Year renovated

1924

Sq. Ft.

3,874

Year built

1924

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Jefferson County

APN

23 00 32 1 009 008.000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Entry Location: Front
Driveway Parking, Parking (MLevel), Off Street Parking, On Street Parking
# of Total Garage Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces Main Level: 2
# of Carport Spaces: 1

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Room Information
Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Sunroom1|Kitchen1|BrkfastRM1|Mud1|HalfBath1|MasterBR2|MasterBath2|Bedroom2|FullBath2|Bedroom2|FullBath2|Bedroom3|FullBath3|
Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
Has Laundry
Laundry Features: Floor Drain
Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
Attic: Walk-In
Attic: Yes
Full Basement
Basement Status: All Unfinished
Basement Type: Poured Concrete Walls, Rock/Stone
Laundry Space: Closet
Laundry Location: Laundry (Upper Level)
Rooms at Level 1: Breakfast Room (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Half Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Mud (LVL 1), Sunroom (LVL 1)
Rooms at Level 2+: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+), Master Bath (LVL 2+), Master Bedroom (LVL 2+)
Rooms: Breakfast Room, Bedroom, Dining Room, Full Bath, Half Bath, Kitchen, Master Bath, Master Bedroom, Mud, Sunroom
Room 1: Living
Room 1 Level: 1
Room 2: Dining Room
Room 2 Level: 1
Room 3: Sunroom
Room 3 Level: 1
Room 4: Kitchen
Room 4 Level: 1
Room 5: Breakfast Room
Room 5 Level: 1
Room 6: Mud
Room 6 Level: 1
Room 7: Half Bath
Room 7 Level: 1
Room 8: Master Bedroom
Room 8 Level: 2
Room 9: Master Bath
Room 9 Level: 2
Room 10: Bedroom
Room 10 Level: 2
Room 11: Full Bath
Room 11 Level: 2
Room 12: Bedroom
Room 12 Level: 2
Room 13: Full Bath
Room 13 Level: 2
Room 14: Bedroom
Room 14 Level: 3
Room 15: Full Bath
Room 15 Level: 3

Interior Features
HVAC Total Area: 4,047
Living Area (main+upper): 4,047
Unfinished Basement Sq.Ft.: 866
Upper Level Sq.Ft.: 1,901
Main Level Sq.Ft.: 2,146
Tri-Level: No
Split Level: No
Split Foyer: No
Loft: No
Ceilings: 9 Ft. +, Crown Molding, Smooth Ceilings
Floors: Hardwood, Tile Floor
Interior Features: French Doors, Recess Lighting, Security System, Sound System, Wet Bar
Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Gas, Disposal, Dishwasher Built-In, Ice Maker Built-In, Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl, Warming Drawer
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Eating Area, Island
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type: Gas, Woodburning
Fireplace Location: Den, Family Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplace Details: Brick, Gas Starter, Masonry, Stone
Window Treatments: Some to Remain

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Dual Systems, Gas Heat
Cooling: Central, Dual Systems, Electric

Exterior

Building Information
Year Built Description: Existing

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Lighting System, Porch
Waterfront: No
Pool: No
Patio: Yes
Patio Type: Open
Log Home: No
Foundation: Basement
Garden/Patio: No
Decks: No

Property Features
Park, Playgound, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Property Information
Parcel ID: 23-00-32-1-009-008.000
Sq.Ft. Source: Per Tax Report
Historic Register: No
Construction: 4 Side Brick

Lot Information
Flood Plain: No
Lot View: No
Lot Description: Some Trees

Land Information
# of Acres: 0.48

Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): FOREST PARK

Financial

Tax Information
Tax District: BIRMINGHAM

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Doub Paned Windows, Energy Star Appliances, LED Lighting, Programmable Thermostat
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
Minor Subdivision: FOREST PARK
Driving Directions: From 280/31, take University Blvd exit. Go east on University Blvd. Continue on to Clairmont Ave S. Turn right on Essex Rd before Triangle Park. Home is on the right overlooking the park.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,874
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1924
County: Jefferson County
APN: 23 00 32 1 009 008.000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Activation Date: 2020-03-05
LVT Date: 2020-03-05
Price Per SQFT: 270.57

Around this home

Schools

Avondale Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

W.E. Putnam Middle School-Magnet

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi

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, 16 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

$1.44M – $1.74M

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Home values near 818 Essex Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
844 Essex Road, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3268 Sq. Ft.	$943,429
910 Essex Road, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3376 Sq. Ft.	$1,652,148

Address	Redfin Estimate
826 Essex Road, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3168 Sq. Ft.	$812,108
909 Essex Road, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2714 Sq. Ft.	$843,184

Address	Redfin Estimate
918 Essex Road, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4672 Sq. Ft.	$1,236,244
901 Essex Road, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3389 Sq. Ft.	$1,515,547

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