This wonderful home is filled with 1930's charm and located on one of historic Forest Parks favorite streets! Multiple living spaces and a true master suite are elements hard to find in this era home. A large formal living room, opens to family room with built in bookcases and storage. The renovated kitchen features numerous cabinets, excellent work space, island seating, stainless appliances (dual fuel cooking) and stone counters. New breakfast room ( large enough to be used as a sitting room) is filled with natural light. Just steps off the formal dining room is a music room or library with fireplace 2. Upper level: Spacious master suite includes a bath with marble topped vanity (dual sinks) and new marble shower and walk in closet. Guest bedrooms share a newly tiled bath. true laundry room. Gleaming hardwood floors and fresh paints throughout. A true surprise is the guest house w/ a living room, new kitchen with dining space, bedroom, new bath and laundry! Move in condition.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$302Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Steve Buchanan• RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
NEW PRICE, NEW OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE AN OFFER ON THIS CLASSIC FOREST PARK HOME WITH THREE BEDROOMS, TWO AND A HALF BATHS PLUS A GUEST HOUSE WITH FOURTH BEDROOM AND FULL BATH. LARGE LIVING SPACES INCLUDING MUSIC ROOM WITH BUILT-INS, LIVING ROOM OPENS TO DINING ROOM AND LIBRARY. PERFECT FLOW FOR ENTERTAINING. TWO FIREPLACES, ONE WITH BEAUTIFUL CYPRESS WOOD SURROUND, PRIVATE SCREENED PORCH OVERLOOKING BRICKED COURTYARD AND FOUNTAIN. MAIN LEVEL LAUNDRY AND HALF BATH. CHAIR LIFT (SELLER WILL REMOVE) TO SECOND FLOOR WITH THREE BEDROOMS. MASTER HAS FABULOUS BUILT-IN STORAGE AND SEPARATE DRESSING ROOM. MASTER BATHROOM WITH DOUBLE VANITY AND SHOWER WITH FRAMELESS DOOR. WONDERFUL GUEST HOUSE WITH DEN, BEDROOM AND FULL BATHROOM. UNFINISHED BASEMENT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL STORAGE. TILED ROOF, FRONT PORCH, BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED THIS HOME IS A MUST SEE!
Public Records
Jun 15, 1984
Sold
$169,000
$46/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1980
Sold
$121,600
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,846 (+7.1%)
2024
$6,394 (+13.0%)
2023
$5,657 (−3.7%)
2022
$5,873 (+13.6%)
2021
$5,171 (+2.8%)
2020
$5,031 (+9.1%)
2019
$4,610 (+35.4%)
2018
$3,404 (+1.3%)
2017
$3,359 (+2.3%)
2016
$3,283 (+11.6%)
2013
$2,941
Tax history for 942 Linwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,846 (+7.1%)
2024
$6,394 (+13.0%)
2023
$5,657 (−3.7%)
2022
$5,873 (+13.6%)
2021
$5,171 (+2.8%)
2020
$5,031 (+9.1%)
2019
$4,610 (+35.4%)
2018
$3,404 (+1.3%)
2017
$3,359 (+2.3%)
2016
$3,283 (+11.6%)
2013
$2,941
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
8,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
2,808
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
23 00 32 1 011 029.000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Jun 20, 2025 • Active
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Heat pump
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway Parking, Parking (MLevel)
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Shared Bath, Sitting Area in Master, Split Bedrooms, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Eating Area, Island, Pantry
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Woodburning
Fireplace Location: Den, Living Room
Fireplace Details: Stone
Window Treatments: Some to Remain
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central, Gas Heat
Cooling: Central, Dual Systems
Exterior
Building Information
Year Built Description: Existing
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Guest Quarters, Sprinkling System, Storage Building
Waterfront: No
Pool: No
Patio: Yes
Patio Type: Open
Log Home: No
Foundation: Basement
Garden/Patio: No
Decks: No
Property Features
Park, Playgound, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Property Information
Parcel ID: 23-00-32-1-011-029.000
Sq.Ft. Source: Per Tax Report
Historic Register: Yes
Construction: 4 Side Brick, Siding-Wood
Lot Information
Flood Plain: No
Lot View: No
Lot Description: Interior Lot, Irregular Lot, Some Trees, Subdivision
Land Information
# of Acres: 0.19
Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): FOREST PARK
Financial
Tax Information
Paragon Tax ID: 01073-23-00-32-1-011-029.000
Tax District: BIRMINGHAM
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Doub Paned Windows, 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: Alley, Curb and Gutters, Paved Road, Public Road
Minor Subdivision: FOREST PARK
Driving Directions: East on Clairmont ave veer left at Triangle park turn right on 8th then right on Linwood OR Altamont road to Cliff road turn right on Essex then quick right on 10th ( 10th turns into Linwood road) home on the left
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,808
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Jefferson County
APN: 23 00 32 1 011 029.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
LVT Date: 2018-03-09
Price Per SQFT: 196.31
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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W.E. Putnam Middle School-Magnet
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
2/10
Woodlawn High School-Magnet
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
1/10
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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 106° 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, 8 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.06M – $1.29M
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