Highly desirable Forest Park neighborhood in Birmingham at a great price! Charming full brick and stacked stone home, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large living room that offers a custom wood-burning replica of a cast iron/ceramic buck stove, NEW ROOF & GUTTERS in 2013, new hot water heater, new heat unit down stairs, great entry and front patio, large sunroom that is currently set up as a breakfast room and den area. .. .but could easily be used as a formal dining area. Large master with ample closet space. This unique floor plan has the laundry upstairs with the three bedrooms, but there is 2nd floor level access to the backyard. Great spaces out back with mini-pond and waterfall, and plenty of cozy entertaining areas. Plenty of extra storage in partial bsmt. Great street just off of Linwood and spectacular location. Beautiful quiet neighborhood feel, but just a couple minutes from everything downtown Birmingham has to offer. See this one today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$196Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jonathan Hyatt• RE/MAX Realty Brokers
Listed by Jason Carnes• RE/MAX Realty Brokers
Bought with Rush Denson• RealtySouth-MB-Crestline
Source:Greater Alabama MLS #589786
Redfin Estimate
$522,969
$295K since sold in September 2014$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 9.5% higher than the average sale price ($478K) of 6 comparable homes.
Highly desirable Forest Park neighborhood in Birmingham at a great price! Charming full brick and stacked stone home, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large living room that offers a custom wood-burning replica of a cast iron/ceramic buck stove, NEW ROOF & GUTTERS in 2013, new hot water heater, new heat unit down stairs, great entry and front patio, large sunroom that is currently set up as a breakfast room and den area. .. .but could easily be used as a formal dining area. Large master with ample closet space. This unique floor plan has the laundry upstairs with the three bedrooms, but there is 2nd floor level access to the backyard. Great spaces out back with mini-pond and waterfall, and plenty of cozy entertaining areas. Plenty of extra storage in partial bsmt. Great street just off of Linwood and spectacular location. Beautiful quiet neighborhood feel, but just a couple minutes from everything downtown Birmingham has to offer. See this one today!
Public Records
Apr 25, 1986
Sold
$57,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,156 (−0.5%)
2024
$3,172 (+7.8%)
2023
$2,943 (+36.1%)
2022
$2,163 (+10.0%)
2021
$1,967 (+14.3%)
2020
$1,720 (+2.0%)
2019
$1,687 (+1.1%)
2018
$1,668 (+17.7%)
2017
$1,417 (−2.8%)
2016
$1,458 (+27.2%)
2013
$1,146
Tax history for 951 Rockford Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,156 (−0.5%)
2024
$3,172 (+7.8%)
2023
$2,943 (+36.1%)
2022
$2,163 (+10.0%)
2021
$1,967 (+14.3%)
2020
$1,720 (+2.0%)
2019
$1,687 (+1.1%)
2018
$1,668 (+17.7%)
2017
$1,417 (−2.8%)
2016
$1,458 (+27.2%)
2013
$1,146
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Nov 13, 2024 • Active
Low voltage electrical
Install or replace thermostat wiring.
Electrical
Oct 2, 2024 • Active
Mechanical
HVAC
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 448
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
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
Subdivision Name: BHAM RTY 4TH-8 RE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,672
Building Sq. Ft: 2,672
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: LOT BB BHAM RLTY COS 4TH ADD TO FOREST PARK RESUR OF A & B OF A RESUR OF LOT 1 BLK 20 BHAM RLTY COS 8TH ADD TO
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,934
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: 20
Municipality Name: BIRMINGHAM
Acres: 0.25
Depth Footage: 154
Front Footage: 71
Zoning Code: R3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: BIRMINGHAM
Tax Area: BIRMINGHAM
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,672
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Jefferson County
APN: 23 00 33 2 007 016.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
W.E. Putnam Middle School-Magnet
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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
5/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 106° expected this year, 12 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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Historical weather
Birmingham, AL • 35222
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$497,000 – $602,000
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