You don't see ones like this one everyday! Adorable cottage with tons of potential! The lot itself is spectatcular! Detached garage, beautiful trees, convenient location, and vintage features makes this one irresistible. You don't have to be Chip and Joanna to make this house a dream makeover. All you need is a little vision and you are set! The foundation is there all it takes is a little paint, powder and shine! What are you waiting for?
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$148Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Dana Sorensen• RE/MAX Northern Properties
Bought with Reba Main• RE/MAX Preferred
Source:Greater Alabama MLS #779097
Redfin Estimate
$184,040
$64K since sold in September 2022$3,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 17.5% lower than the average sale price ($223K) of 6 comparable homes.
You don't see ones like this one everyday! Adorable cottage with tons of potential! The lot itself is spectatcular! Detached garage, beautiful trees, convenient location, and vintage features makes this one irresistible. You don't have to be Chip and Joanna to make this house a dream makeover. All you need is a little vision and you are set! The foundation is there all it takes is a little paint, powder and shine! What are you waiting for?
Public Records
May 1, 1975
Sold
$16,000
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$786
2024
$786
2023
$786 (+11.2%)
2022
$707 (+13.7%)
2021
$621 (+8.2%)
2020
$574
2019
$574 (+6.7%)
2018
$538 (−55.8%)
2017
$1,218 (+4.9%)
2016
$1,161 (+16.1%)
2013
$1,000
Tax history for 1640 Moncrief Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$786
2024
$786
2023
$786 (+11.2%)
2022
$707 (+13.7%)
2021
$621 (+8.2%)
2020
$574
2019
$574 (+6.7%)
2018
$538 (−55.8%)
2017
$1,218 (+4.9%)
2016
$1,161 (+16.1%)
2013
$1,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R1
Single-Family Residential District
The intent of this district is to provide areas for medium-density, detached, single-family dwellings, along with other specified uses, which are integrally related to residential neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: 1 Story 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Building Improvement Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,244
Building Sq. Ft: 1,244
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: P O B 755S FT S OF THE N W COR N W 1/4 SEC 12 T 16 S R 3 W TH S 65.8 FT ALG W LINE N W 1/4 TH E 326.5 FT TO MONCRIEF RD TH N 66.6 FT ALG RD TH W 316.8 FT TO P O B LYING IN N W 1/4 OF N W 1/4 SECT 12 TWSP 16S RANGE 3W
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Concrete Block Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 320
Garage / Carport Type: Concrete Block
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,483
Legal Block Number: 755S
Municipality Name: GARDENDALE
Acres: 0.4702
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: GARDENDALE
Tax Area: GARDENDALE
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,244
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Jefferson County
APN: 14 00 12 2 003 012.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Snow Rogers Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
Bragg Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Gardendale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$175,000 – $212,000
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