* * Perfect Starter Home * * This charming 2 bedroom 1 bath Craftsman is located in the heart of Gardendale and is in walking distance to surrounding shops, restaurants, and parks. Home has a huge front yard with a large porch, perfect for sipping morning coffee. Walk into the living room that features a wood burning fireplace surrounded by built ins. There is a perfect space for a home office or playroom for the kids. Large fenced in back yard. Detached carport/workshop.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.65 acresLot Size
$177Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Angie Rouse• RE/MAX Advantage North
Listed by Kelley Shaw Smith• RE/MAX Advantage North
Bought with Victoria Correa• RE/MAX Southern Homes
Beautiful starter home with open floor plan. fenced back yard. detached garage and workshop. Great Neighborhood
Greater Alabama MLS #1
Oct 23, 2017
Price Changed
$99,900
$103/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 15, 2006
Sold
$95,500
$98/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 21, 2003
Sold
$74,000
$76/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 24, 1999
Sold
$62,500
$64/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1982
Sold
$23,900
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$784 (+3.8%)
2024
$755
2023
$755 (+5.4%)
2022
$716 (+32.7%)
2021
$540 (+2.5%)
2020
$526 (−51.1%)
2019
$1,076 (+9.7%)
2018
$981
2017
$981 (+124.4%)
2016
$437 (+25.2%)
2013
$349
Tax history for 201 Benson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$784 (+3.8%)
2024
$755
2023
$755 (+5.4%)
2022
$716 (+32.7%)
2021
$540 (+2.5%)
2020
$526 (−51.1%)
2019
$1,076 (+9.7%)
2018
$981
2017
$981 (+124.4%)
2016
$437 (+25.2%)
2013
$349
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
285 ft.
Lot size
0.65 Acres
Year renovated
1991
Sq. Ft.
972
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
14 00 12 2 004 006.000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
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.