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857 Shades Crest Rd, Birmingham, AL 35226
About this home
Mountain Retreat in A+ location on one of the most desirable streets in Hoover. Exercise the dog, push the baby's stroller, ride the bike, or walk to the ice cream shop, Mr. P's, or Piggly Wiggly from this peaceful stretch of Shades Crest Rd. The home offers lots of space and plenty of character. The downstairs of this charmer offers a large living room with wood burning fireplace and a picture window to capture the scenic view, an oversized master bedroom with adjacent office, full bath, kitchen, and both a separate breakfast room and dinning room. The upstairs is a child's retreat with 2 bedrooms, full bath, and lots of dormer space for children's play area and storage. Gleaming hardwood floors in most of the house. Basement has man cave/den, workshop space, parking, as well as serving as a safe haven in storm season. Outdoors features: fenced backyard, spacious deck, lots of storage for bikes, toys, lawnmower, etc.
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Sale history for 857 Shades Crest Rd
$178/sq ft
$172/sq ft
$172/sq ft
$31/sq ft
Tax history for 857 Shades Crest Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
- Public record
- Zoning
R-1
Single-Family Residential District
To provide medium density single-family housing free from other uses which are incompatible with the intent of this district.Include but are not limited to:
- No uses permitted by right
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Garage Entry Location: Rear
- Basement Parking, Driveway Parking, Parking (MLevel), Off Street Parking
- # of Total Garage Spaces: 1
- # of Garage Spaces Basement Level: 1
- # of Carport Spaces: 1
Interior
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- Bathroom Information
- Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Tub/Shower Combo
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- Room Information
- Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|MasterBR1|Office1|FullBath1|BrkfastRM1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|FullBath2|DenB|LaundryB|
- Kitchen Countertops: Solid Surface
- Has Laundry
- Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
- Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
- Attic: Other
- Attic: Yes
- Partial Basement
- Basement Status: Both Finished and Unfinished
- Basement Type: Concrete Block, Daylight Basement
- Laundry Space: Room
- Laundry Location: Laundry (Basement)
- Rooms at Level 1: Breakfast Room (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1), Office/Study (LVL 1)
- Rooms at Level 2+: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+)
- Rooms in Basement: Den/Family (LVL BSMT), Laundry (LVL BSMT)
- Rooms: Breakfast Room, Bedroom, Den/Family, Dining Room, Full Bath, Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bedroom, Office/Study
- Room 1: Living
- Room 1 Level: 1
- Room 2: Master Bedroom
- Room 2 Level: 1
- Room 3: Office/Study
- Room 3 Level: 1
- Room 4: Full Bath
- Room 4 Level: 1
- Room 5: Breakfast Room
- Room 5 Level: 1
- Room 6: Dining Room
- Room 6 Level: 1
- Room 7: Kitchen
- Room 7 Level: 1
- Room 8: Bedroom
- Room 8 Level: 2
- Room 9: Bedroom
- Room 9 Level: 2
- Room 10: Full Bath
- Room 10 Level: 2
- Room 11: Den/Family
- Room 11 Level: B
- Room 12: Laundry
- Room 12 Level: B
- Interior Features
- HVAC Total Area: 2,121
- Living Area (main+upper): 1,871
- Finished Basement Sq.Ft.: 250
- Upper Level Sq.Ft.: 481
- Main Level Sq.Ft.: 1,390
- Tri-Level: No
- Split Level: No
- Split Foyer: No
- Ceilings: Other (See Remarks), Smooth Ceilings
- Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor, Vinyl
- Interior Features: Workshop (EXT)
- Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Gas
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Type: Woodburning
- Fireplace Location: Living Room
- Fireplace Details: Brick
- Window Treatments: Some to Remain
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central, Window Units
Exterior
- Building Information
- Year Built Description: Existing
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Workshop (EXTR)
- Waterfront: No
- Pool: No
- Patio: Yes
- Patio Type: Open
- Log Home: No
- Foundation: Basement, Pillars/Support
- Garden/Patio: No
- Decks: Yes
- Deck Type: Open
- Property Information
- Parcel ID: 29-00-34-3-003-012.000
- Sq.Ft. Source: Per Tax Report
- Historic Register: No
- Construction: Siding-Vinyl
- Lot Information
- Flood Plain: No
- Lot View: No
- Land Information
- # of Acres: 0.41
- Subdivision Information
- Subdivision (automatch): CREST ESTATES
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax District: HOOVER
- Financial Information
- Has Down Payment Assistance
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Internet Service Provider: spectrum
- Has Internet Service Availability
- Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)
- Water Information: Public Water
- Sewer/Septic: Septic
Location
- School Information
- SHADES MOUNTAIN
- Elementary School: SHADES MOUNTAIN
- Jr/Middle: BERRY
- High School: SPAIN PARK
- Location Details
- Minor Subdivision: CREST ESTATES
- Driving Directions: one block east of Mr. P's on Shades Crest Rd.
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 3,002
- Stories: 1.5
- Lot Size: 0.4 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1930
- Year Renovated: 1930
- County: Jefferson County
- APN: 29 00 34 3 003 012.000
Other
- Listing Information
- Activation Date: 2021-05-21
- LVT Date: 2021-05-21
- Price Per SQFT: 178.22
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 6.7mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6 days above 107° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 4.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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