Charming Edgewood cottage with over 1800 sq ft of functional space. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home features 3 living areas that include a living room, sunroom or office and bonus den, as well as a formal dining room and sunny eat-in kitchen w/ stainless appliances a walk-in pantry. The laundry room is conveniently located off of the kitchen w/ a stackable washer/dryer. The hardwoods have been refinished, the walls freshly painted throughout & new flooring installed in the den. Cedar shake exterior with side deck, flat yard and driveway off alley access. Tankless hot water heater. Sidewalk off the front steps. New roof 2017. Convenient to I65, Red Mtn. Expressway, Samford University, UAB, Brookwood Hospital, Homewood walking trail, shopping & restaurants.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$321Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tina Baum• RE/MAX Advantage
Bought with Charles Perlis• LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood
This charming cottage is in the heart of the Lakeshore Estate section of Homewood. Located just 1.5 miles from Edgewood Elementary you are conveniently located to all that Homewood has to offer while sitting on a private lot with a flat back yard. The bonus den on the back of the house is a great family space. The kitchen is open and inviting with good light and a cool grilling porch. The backyard has a great grass area and a deck. There is good parking in the back off of the alley. 1.5 miles to Homewood High School - 1.8 to Saws/New York Pizza/LaBamba – 1.8 miles to Pool/Park.
Public Records
Aug 15, 1987
Sold
$82,500
$45/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1986
Sold
$82,900
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,364 (+7.1%)
2024
$3,140
2023
$3,140 (−3.0%)
2022
$3,237 (+8.2%)
2021
$2,990 (−49.5%)
2020
$5,921 (+3.3%)
2019
$5,733 (+16.8%)
2018
$4,908 (+17.0%)
2017
$4,194 (+100.4%)
2016
$2,093 (+22.8%)
2013
$1,704
Tax history for 133 Rockaway Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,364 (+7.1%)
2024
$3,140
2023
$3,140 (−3.0%)
2022
$3,237 (+8.2%)
2021
$2,990 (−49.5%)
2020
$5,921 (+3.3%)
2019
$5,733 (+16.8%)
2018
$4,908 (+17.0%)
2017
$4,194 (+100.4%)
2016
$2,093 (+22.8%)
2013
$1,704
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
78 ft.
Lot depth
179 ft.
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
1954
Sq. Ft.
1,822
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
29 00 24 2 012 003.000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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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.
NPD
Neighborhood Preservation District
To recognize the historical patterns and densities of residential subdivisions, and to encourage the continuation of homogeneous development patterns.
Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Gas, Dishwasher Built-In, Oven-Electric, Some Stainless Appl
Kitchen Features: Eating Area, Island, Pantry
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Gas
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Details: Marble
Window Treatments: Some to Remain
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central, Gas Heat
Cooling: Central, Electric
Exterior
Building Information
Year Built Description: Existing
Exterior Features
Waterfront: No
Pool: No
Patio: No
Log Home: No
Foundation: Crawl Space
Garden/Patio: No
Decks: Yes
Deck Type: Open
Property Features
Sidewalks
Property Information
Parcel ID: 29-00-24-2-012-003.000
Sq.Ft. Source: Per Tax Report
Historic Register: No
Construction: Shingle
Lot Information
Flood Plain: No
Lot View: No
Lot Description: Some Trees, Subdivision
Land Information
# of Acres: 0.32
Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): EDGEWOOD
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: HOMEWOOD
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR), Tankless
Water Information: Public Water
Sewer/Septic: Connected
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: No
School Information
EDGEWOOD
Elementary School: EDGEWOOD
Jr/Middle: HOMEWOOD
High School: HOMEWOOD
Location Details
Property Access: Public Road
Minor Subdivision: EDGEWOOD
Driving Directions: Hwy 31 to Saulter Rd, left on Rockaway, House is on the left. Lakeshore to Parkway Dr. Right on Lucerne and will dead end into Rockaway
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,822
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1954
County: Jefferson County
APN: 29 00 24 2 012 003.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Activation Date: 2020-04-13
LVT Date: 2020-04-13
Price Per SQFT: 205.82
Around this home
Schools
Edgewood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Homewood Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
Homewood High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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
6/10 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
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$556,000 – $673,000
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