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Off market jan 2019 for $850K

$1,176,884

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,139/mo

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3,399

sq ft

925 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 35222

About this home

Completely renovated in 2017, this fabulous Forest Park home looks like it jumped off the pages of a magazine. Welcoming you inside, the large foyer features incredible tile work and french doors leading to the living room. Brimming with natural light, the living room has high ceilings and a beautiful, white fireplace. The dining room creates the perfect space for entertaining guests with its charming window seats and inset space for a sideboard. Overlooking the back deck and yard, the kitchen and open family room are bright and airy with stunning marble counter tops, large island, pantry with double oven and additional sink, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of windows surrounding the space. The covered back porch can fit a large table and grouping for outdoor seating. Back inside, the master suite is a dream with its walk-in closet and large bathroom. The guest house in the back yard includes its own kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom. Don't miss this must see home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

$346Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Brian Boehm • RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd

Bought with Kathy Harris • RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd

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•Source:Greater Alabama MLS #834104

Redfin Estimate

$1,176,884

$327K since sold in January 2019$5,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 28.5% higher than the average sale price ($916K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$1,205,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,500 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$850,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths4,052 sq ft
938 Conroy Rd, Birmingham, AL 35222
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$850,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,130 sq ft
744 Linwood Rd, Birmingham, AL 35222
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$850,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,544 sq ft
4008 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$935,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths4,776 sq ft
1134 Glen View Rd, Birmingham, AL 35222
SOLD DEC 1, 2025
$807,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,227 sq ft
3912 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222

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Market trends in 35222, AL

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

103.3%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$400K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

37d

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Sale history for 925 Essex Rd

Date

Event

Price

Greater Alabama MLS #834104

Jan 31, 2019

Sold

$850,000

$250/sq ft

Jan 29, 2019

Delisted

—

Dec 3, 2018

Contingent

—

Nov 26, 2018

Listed

$889,000

$262/sq ft

Greater Alabama MLS #617799

Mar 26, 2015

Sold

$585,000

$172/sq ft

Feb 26, 2015

Delisted

—

Feb 6, 2015

Listed

$599,900

$176/sq ft

+25

Lovely, historic Forest Park home with professionally-designed gardens & a spacious, separate guest cottage. The main house has 4 bedrooms & 3 full baths, a living room w/ cathedral ceiling, family room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast nook, foyer & deck. The main house is extensively wired for satellite, cable & Internet, & has a security system, in-ground sprinkler system & utility lines buried from the alley. There is off-street parking on a large brick pad behind the main house & a 1-car carport attached to the cottage. On Jefferson County's Historic Registry as the Ramsey-Davis House, the home still has its original hardwood floors. Guest cottage has 1 bedroom, 1 bath, a living room, a kitchenette & a full basement for storage. Guest cottage is easily the nicest in Forest Park & can generate you $1,000+/mo. in rental income. Property is 1 block from Triangle Park & it takes only minutes to drive or bike to UAB/downtown.

Public Records

Jun 6, 2000

Sold

$395,000

$116/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 18, 1996

Sold

$225,000

$66/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 27, 1990

Sold

$130,000

$38/sq ft

Tax history for 925 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

Stories

1.7

Lot width

61 ft.

Lot depth

160 ft.

Lot size

9,760 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1924

Sq. Ft.

3,754

Year built

1924

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Jefferson County

APN

23 00 32 1 013 006.000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Off Street Parking
# of Carport Spaces: 1

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Room Information
Concatenated Rooms: |MasterBath2|MasterBR2|Bedroom2|FullBath2|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|Kitchen1|Den1|Living1|DiningRoom1|LaundryB|InLawSte1|
Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
Has Laundry
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
Attic: Pull-Down
Attic: Yes
Partial Basement
Basement Status: All Unfinished
Basement Type: Poured Concrete Walls
Laundry Space: Room
Laundry Location: Laundry (Basement)
Rooms at Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Den/Family (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), In-Law Suite (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1)
Rooms at Level 2+: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+), Master Bath (LVL 2+), Master Bedroom (LVL 2+)
Rooms in Basement: Laundry (LVL BSMT)
Rooms: Bedroom, Den/Family, Dining Room, Full Bath, In-Law Suite, Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bath, Master Bedroom
Room 1: Master Bath
Room 1 Level: 2
Room 2: Master Bedroom
Room 2 Level: 2
Room 3: Bedroom
Room 3 Level: 2
Room 4: Full Bath
Room 4 Level: 2
Room 5: Bedroom
Room 5 Level: 1
Room 6: Bedroom
Room 6 Level: 1
Room 7: Full Bath
Room 7 Level: 1
Room 8: Kitchen
Room 8 Level: 1
Room 9: Den/Family
Room 9 Level: 1
Room 10: Living
Room 10 Level: 1
Room 11: Dining Room
Room 11 Level: 1
Room 13: Laundry
Room 13 Level: B
Room 14: In-Law Suite
Room 14 Level: 1

Interior Features
HVAC Total Area: 3,399
Living Area (main+upper): 3,223
Finished Basement Sq.Ft.: 176
Unfinished Basement Sq.Ft.: 657
Upper Level Sq.Ft.: 1,320
Main Level Sq.Ft.: 1,903
Tri-Level: No
Split Level: No
Split Foyer: No
Loft: No
Ceilings: 9 Ft. +, Cathedral/Vaulted, Smooth Ceilings
Floors: Hardwood, Tile Floor
Interior Features: French Doors, Recess Lighting, Security System
Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Gas, Compactor Built-In, Disposal, Dishwasher Built-In, Freezer, Ice Maker Built-In, Double Oven, Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Stove-Gas
Kitchen Features: Butlers Pantry, Island, Pantry
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Gas
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Details: Brick

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

Exterior

Building Information
Year Built Description: Existing

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Guest Quarters
Waterfront: No
Pool: No
Patio: No
Log Home: No
Foundation: Basement
Garden/Patio: No
Decks: Yes
Deck Type: Covered

Property Features
Park, Playgound, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Property Information
Parcel ID: 23-00-32-1-013-006.000
Sq.Ft. Source: Per Appraiser
Historic Register: Yes
Construction: Wood

Lot Information
Flood Plain: No
Lot View: No

Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): FOREST PARK

Financial

Tax Information
Paragon Tax ID: 01073-23-00-32-1-013-006.000
Tax District: BIRMINGHAM

Utilities

Utility Information
Underground Utils
Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, 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
Property Access: Paved Road, Public Road
Minor Subdivision: FOREST PARK
Driving Directions: From Clairmont Ave, turn on Essex Road - house on the left.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,754
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 9,760 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1924
County: Jefferson County
APN: 23 00 32 1 013 006.000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Activation Date: 2018-11-26
LVT Date: 2018-11-26
Price Per SQFT: 250.07

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Avondale Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

W.E. Putnam Middle School-Magnet

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi

2/10

Woodlawn High School-Magnet

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

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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Estimated sale price

$1.12M – $1.35M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
924 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3477 Sq. Ft.	$1,167,525
921 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2931 Sq. Ft.	$698,444
909 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2714 Sq. Ft.	$881,837
937 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2788 Sq. Ft.	$961,398
904 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3942 Sq. Ft.	$1,291,795
948 Conroy Rd, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1668 Sq. Ft.	$604,459
934 Conroy Rd, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4255 Sq. Ft.	$825,269

Address	Redfin Estimate
918 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4672 Sq. Ft.	$1,156,610
915 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2902 Sq. Ft.	$821,016
931 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2208 Sq. Ft.	$712,577
1003 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2113 Sq. Ft.	$639,874
924 Conroy Rd, Birmingham, AL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4276 Sq. Ft.	$1,153,052
942 Conroy Rd, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4508 Sq. Ft.	$899,870
4414 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3341 Sq. Ft.	$792,982

Address	Redfin Estimate
910 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3376 Sq. Ft.	$1,634,701
911 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2192 Sq. Ft.	$742,755
935 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3016 Sq. Ft.	$808,314
1001 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2914 Sq. Ft.	$1,002,872
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