Privacy abounds in this ONE OF A KIND home on the cliffs of historic Bluff Park in Hoover. This hillside retreat with seasonal views is a MUST SEE! This SPACIOUS 5 bdrm, 3.5 bath home has beautiful floor to ceiling windows on every floor, surrounded by trees providing privacy, full shade in summer, & sights to the horizon in winter. All located less than 15 minutes to everywhere in B'ham! This home also features 2 gas/wood burning fireplaces, 3 decks (including a private one off the master bdrm), a finished basement with a 1/2 bath, & lots of walk-in storage. There is ALSO a garage-attached "in-law suite" with floor-to-ceiling windows, living & dining areas, full bath, & kitchenette, that could also be a rental income or AMAZING entertainment area. Offering 3 FULL levels of living space across 5000+ sq. ft, this home is ready & waiting to be made into your private PARADISE. New Roof & gutter guards, appliances < 5 yrs. , stairs/deck refinished & gazebo installed 2022. Being sold as is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
1.08 acresLot Size
$115Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kerri Davis• ARC Realty Vestavia
Bought with Jennifer Grostick• Keller Williams Realty Hoover
Close in to UAB Campus about a 10 minute drive. .. One of a kind home on cliffs of historic area of Shades Crest Road. .. a must see over 5,000 sq feet finished living space. .. very nice!!! studio space has hardwood floors, walls of windows, brick interior wall & kitchenette, could also be used as an in-law suite or a large natural light studio. Ask about price of adjacent lot next to home.
Greater Alabama MLS #1
Oct 21, 2016
Price Changed
$449,900
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 19, 1994
Sold
$213,500
$42/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 27, 1992
Sold
$232,500
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,273 (+1.2%)
2024
$4,222 (+19.7%)
2023
$3,526 (+1.8%)
2022
$3,464 (+11.4%)
2021
$3,109 (+4.3%)
2020
$2,980 (+11.9%)
2019
$2,664 (−18.1%)
2018
$3,254
Tax history for 896 Shades Crest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,273 (+1.2%)
2024
$4,222 (+19.7%)
2023
$3,526 (+1.8%)
2022
$3,464 (+11.4%)
2021
$3,109 (+4.3%)
2020
$2,980 (+11.9%)
2019
$2,664 (−18.1%)
2018
$3,254
*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
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
160 ft.
Lot depth
375 ft.
Lot size
1.38 Acres
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
5,108
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
29 00 34 3 002 016.001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Entry Location: Side
Circular Drive, Driveway Parking
# of Total Garage Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces Basement Level: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Garden Tub, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Sitting Area in Master, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets