837 Gene Reed Rd is a 1,700 square foot house on a 0.66 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on March 10, 1978 for $32,500. Based on Redfin's Birmingham data, we estimate the home's value is $144,329.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.66 acresLot Size
$85Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$144,329
$112K since sold in March 1978$8,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 6.6% higher than the average sale price ($135K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
D2
Single-Family District
The D-2 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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,064
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Story Prefab
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Floor Construction Type: Vinyl
Foundation Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Wood Frame/Asbestos
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Building Improvement Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,700
Building Sq. Ft: 2,764
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: POB 395 FT NLY OF NW INTER OF HILLCREST ROAD AND SCHOOL AVE TH NW 200 FT S ALG HILLCREST RD TH S 300 FT S TH NE 80 FT S TH NW 40.8 FT TH NE 65 FT S TH NE 131 FT TO POB LYING IN NE4 OF SW4 1/4 SW 1/4
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 28,811
Municipality Name: BIRMINGHAM
Acres: 0.6614
Zoning Code: R2
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
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.: 1,700
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.66 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Jefferson County
APN: 12 00 31 3 005 001.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Huffman Academy
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
Huffman Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
2/10
Huffman High School-Magnet
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
2/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 18 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$138,000 – $166,000
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