879 Shades Crest Rd is a 3,462 square foot house on a 0.46 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Birmingham data, we estimate the home's value is $496,280.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$143Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$496,280
$25K since September
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This home's estimate is 1.7% lower than the average sale price ($505K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,098 (−6.7%)
2024
$2,249
2023
$2,249
2022
$2,249 (+9.5%)
2021
$2,055 (+3.7%)
2020
$1,982 (+0.9%)
2019
$1,964 (+14.1%)
2018
$1,721 (+11.0%)
2017
$1,551 (+1.5%)
2016
$1,529 (+26.1%)
2013
$1,213
Tax history for 879 Shades Crest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,098 (−6.7%)
2024
$2,249
2023
$2,249
2022
$2,249 (+9.5%)
2021
$2,055 (+3.7%)
2020
$1,982 (+0.9%)
2019
$1,964 (+14.1%)
2018
$1,721 (+11.0%)
2017
$1,551 (+1.5%)
2016
$1,529 (+26.1%)
2013
$1,213
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
No uses permitted by right
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,886
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 6
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Story 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Brick/Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Building Improvement Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,462
Building Sq. Ft: 3,462
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: COM AT SW COR OF MIMOSA LANE & SHADES CREST RD TH SW ALONG NW ROW OF SHADES CREST RD 555 FT S TO POB TH CONT SW ALONG ROW 61 FT S TH SE 298 FT S TH SE 30 FT S TH NE 48 FT S TH NW 329 FT S BACK TO POB SECT 34 TWSP 18S RANGE 3W
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,224
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: HOOVER (BHAM DIV)
Acres: 0.4643
Depth Footage: 316
Front Footage: 64
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: HOOVER (BHAM DIV)
Tax Area: HOOVER (BHAM DIV)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,462
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Jefferson County
APN: 29 00 34 3 003 006.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Shades Mountain Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
Berry Middle School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 6.7mi
10/10
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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
6 days above 107° 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, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Birmingham, AL • 35226
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$472,000 – $571,000
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