OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2024 for $415K

$461,730

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,983/mo

•

2,784

sq ft

968 Shades Crest Rd, Birmingham, AL 35226

About this home

Nestled on the view side of Shades Crest, in the serene neighborhood of Bluff Park, stands a beautiful 4-bedroom, 3.5- bathroom home that exudes charm and elegance. This home is a perfect blend of comfort and luxury, offering complete privacy and a tranquil living experience. As you approach the property, the first thing you notice is the large welcoming front porch. It’s the perfect spot to unwind after a long day, sip your morning coffee, or enjoy a good book. Step inside, and you’re greeted by a spacious, open-concept living area. The living room, with its cozy fireplace and large windows, offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The kitchen has a breakfast nook, bathed in natural light, that is the perfect spot for casual dining. The home boasts four spacious bedrooms, each designed with comfort and relaxation in mind. An office also offers privacy and great natural light. The primary suite is on main level. Great privacy in this beautiful Bluff Park home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1987Year Built

0.38 acresLot Size

$166Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Lisa Holmes • RealtySouth-OTM-Acton Rd

Bought with MLS Non-member Company • Birmingham Non-Member Office

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:Greater Alabama MLS #21383778

Redfin Estimate

$461,730

$47K since sold in June 2024$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 16.2% lower than the average sale price ($551K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 25, 2026
$515,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,750 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$460,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,681 sq ft
2231 Mill Run Cir, Hoover, AL 35226
SOLD APR 7, 2026
$526,670
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,894 sq ft
644 Camden Rdg, Birmingham, AL 35226
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$569,550
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,434 sq ft
844 Mountain Branch Dr, Vestavia, AL 35226
SOLD FEB 25, 2026
$535,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths2,827 sq ft
630 Camden Rdg, Birmingham, AL 35226
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$700,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,524 sq ft
578 Bristol Ln, Birmingham, AL 35226

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Market trends in 35226, AL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

100.1%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$475K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

41d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

195

16 MoM

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Sale history for 968 Shades Crest Rd

Date

Event

Price

Greater Alabama MLS #21383778

Jun 21, 2024

Sold

$415,000

$149/sq ft

May 10, 2024

Contingent

—

Apr 26, 2024

Listed

$424,900

$153/sq ft

Apr 24, 2024

Coming Soon

$424,900

$153/sq ft

Greater Alabama MLS #901327

Dec 18, 2020

Sold

$344,900

$124/sq ft

Nov 17, 2020

Contingent

—

Nov 15, 2020

Listed

$339,900

$122/sq ft

+37

SUPER CUTE IN BLUFF PARK! AWESOME VIEW! You will love everything this charmer has to offer! Front has amazing-huge covered porch that is great for relaxing/entertaining. Inside you find open den w/ cozy painted stone fireplace & French door leading to deck w/ such a view!! Kitchen is large & has new countertops, all new stainless appliances, new farm sink, new lighting, large breakfast area w/ 2 sets of built-ins! Large laundry room/pantry conveniently located off kitchen. Main level also features large master bedroom w/ more wonderful built-ins! Master bath has granite countertops & glass-wall shower. Powder room on main. Upstairs you will find 3 great bedrooms, one of which has super flex space! Bathroom totally updated. Basement has really cool den & full bath. .. great industrial feel! Garage is large w/ shelving & work benches. Unique lot, very secluded & private. .adventous like being on vacation in the mountains but in the heart of bluff park. .. walk to Mr P's and the village!

Greater Alabama MLS #846752

Apr 29, 2019

Sold

$175,000

$63/sq ft

Apr 17, 2019

Delisted

—

Apr 15, 2019

Listed

$160,000

$57/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 23, 1998

Sold

$127,500

$46/sq ft

Tax history for 968 Shades Crest Rd

*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

Baths

2.5

Stories

1.5

Lot width

90 ft.

Lot depth

200 ft.

Lot size

0.41 Acres

Year renovated

2010

Sq. Ft.

2,474

Year built

1987

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Jefferson County

APN

29 00 34 1 005 009.001

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Entry Location: Side
Basement Parking, Driveway Parking
# of Total Garage Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces Basement Level: 2

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: |MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Kitchen1|Living1|HalfBath1|Laundry1|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|FullBath2|Office2|BonusB|FullBathB|
Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
Has Laundry
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
Attic: Pull-Down
Attic: Yes
Full Basement
Basement Status: Both Finished and Unfinished
Basement Type: Poured Concrete Walls
Laundry Space: Room
Laundry Location: Laundry (Main Level)
Rooms at Level 1: Half Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
Rooms at Level 2+: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+), Office/Study (LVL 2+)
Rooms in Basement: Bonus (LVL BSMT), Full Bath (LVL BSMT)
Rooms: Bedroom, Bonus, Full Bath, Half Bath, Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bath, Master Bedroom, Office/Study
Room 1: Master Bedroom
Room 1 Level: 1
Room 2: Master Bath
Room 2 Level: 1
Room 3: Kitchen
Room 3 Level: 1
Room 4: Living
Room 4 Level: 1
Room 5: Half Bath
Room 5 Level: 1
Room 6: Laundry
Room 6 Level: 1
Room 7: Bedroom
Room 7 Level: 2
Room 8: Bedroom
Room 8 Level: 2
Room 9: Bedroom
Room 9 Level: 2
Room 10: Full Bath
Room 10 Level: 2
Room 11: Office/Study
Room 11 Level: 2
Room 12: Bonus
Room 12 Level: B
Room 13: Full Bath
Room 13 Level: B

Interior Features
HVAC Total Area: 2,784
Living Area (main+upper): 2,484
Finished Basement Sq.Ft.: 300
Unfinished Basement Sq.Ft.: 1,080
Upper Level Sq.Ft.: 850
Main Level Sq.Ft.: 1,634
Tri-Level: No
Split Level: No
Split Foyer: No
Loft: No
Ceilings: 9 Ft. +, Crown Molding
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood Laminate, Tile Floor
Interior Features: Recess Lighting
Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Gas, Dishwasher Built-In, Microwave Built-In
Kitchen Features: Eating Area, Pantry
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Woodburning
Fireplace Location: Family Room
Fireplace Details: Stone
Window Treatments: All Remain

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central

Exterior

Building Information
Year Built Description: Existing

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Lighting System, Porch
Waterfront: No
Pool: No
Patio: No
Log Home: No
Foundation: Basement
Garden/Patio: No
Decks: Yes
Deck Type: Covered, Open

Property Information
Parcel ID: 29-00-34-1-005-009.001
Sq.Ft. Source: Per Seller
Historic Register: No
Construction: Siding-Other

Lot Information
Flood Plain: No
Lot View: Yes
City View
Lot Description: Some Trees

Land Information
# of Acres: 0.38

Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): SHADES CLIFF

Financial

Tax Information
Tax District: HOOVER

Financial Information
Has Down Payment Assistance

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans
Internet Service Provider: att fiber
Has Internet Service Availability
Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)
Water Information: Public Water
Sewer/Septic: Septic

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: No

School Information
BLUFF PARK
Elementary School: BLUFF PARK
Jr/Middle: SIMMONS, IRA F
High School: HOOVER

Location Details
Property Access: Public Road
Lot#: 009.001
Minor Subdivision: SHADES CLIFF
Driving Directions: I-65 to Alford Ave. Turn Left onto Alford Ave. Turn Right onto Johns Way, Turn Right onto Shades Crest Road. Home will be on the left.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,474
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Jefferson County
APN: 29 00 34 1 005 009.001

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Activation Date: 2024-04-26
LVT Date: 2024-04-26
Price Per SQFT: 149.07

Around this home

Schools

Shades Mountain Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Berry Middle School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 6.4mi

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

5 days above 107° expected this year, 13 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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Birmingham, AL • 35226

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Estimated sale price

$439,000 – $531,000

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Home values near 968 Shades Crest Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
981 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2048 Sq. Ft.	$415,243
960 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2342 Sq. Ft.	$427,434

Address	Redfin Estimate
972 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2058 Sq. Ft.	$322,320
961 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1768 Sq. Ft.	$380,330

Address	Redfin Estimate
964 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1341 Sq. Ft.	$289,475
957 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1660 Sq. Ft.	$365,631

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