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1704 Kensington Rd, Homewood, AL 35209
About this home
HOMEWOOD! This quaint, all brick charmer on heavily sought after Kensington Road in Homewood is a dream. First level boasts formal dining, formal living, wood paneled family room and chef's kitchen. Basement level has 3 rooms perfect for an office, media room or playroom with a full bath. Deck with custom iron railing and large, flat backyard is perfect for children to play, grilling and entertaining friends, or both. SOLD AS-IS. COME SEE!
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Sale history for 1704 Kensington Rd
$169/sq ft
$156/sq ft
$156/sq ft
$27/sq ft
Tax history for 1704 Kensington 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
NPD
Neighborhood Preservation District
To recognize the historical patterns and densities of residential subdivisions, and to encourage the continuation of homogeneous development patterns.Include but are not limited to:
- Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Attached, Driveway Parking, Lower Level, Parking (MLevel), Off Street Parking
Interior
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- Bathroom Information
- Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- Room Information
- Concatenated Rooms: |Living/Din1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|MasterBR1|Bedroom1|MasterBath1|OfficeB|MediaB|MusicB|
- Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT), Tile (KIT)
- Has Laundry
- Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
- Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
- Attic: Pull-Down
- Attic: Yes
- Partial Basement
- Basement Status: Both Finished and Unfinished
- Basement Type: Concrete Block, Daylight Basement, Plumbing Stubbed
- Laundry Space: Basement Area
- Laundry Location: Laundry (Basement)
- Rooms at Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living/Dining (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
- Rooms in Basement: Media (LVL BSMT), Music (LVL BSMT), Office/Study (LVL BSMT)
- Rooms: Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living/Dining, Master Bath, Master Bedroom, Media, Music, Office/Study
- Room 1: Living/Dining
- Room 1 Level: 1
- Room 2: Dining Room
- Room 2 Level: 1
- Room 3: Kitchen
- Room 3 Level: 1
- Room 4: Master Bedroom
- Room 4 Level: 1
- Room 5: Bedroom
- Room 5 Level: 1
- Room 6: Master Bath
- Room 6 Level: 1
- Room 7: Office/Study
- Room 7 Level: B
- Room 8: Media
- Room 8 Level: B
- Room 9: Music
- Room 9 Level: B
- Interior Features
- HVAC Total Area: 2,438
- Living Area (main+upper): 1,264
- Finished Basement Sq.Ft.: 1,174
- Main Level Sq.Ft.: 1,264
- Tri-Level: No
- Split Level: No
- Split Foyer: No
- Loft: No
- Ceilings: Crown Molding, Smooth Ceilings
- Floors: Hardwood, Tile Floor
- Interior Features: Sound System
- Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Gas, Compactor Built-In, Convection Oven, Disposal, Dishwasher Built-In, Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Gas, Warming Drawer
- Kitchen Features: Pantry
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Type: Gas
- Fireplace Location: Living Room
- Fireplace Details: Gas Starter
- Window Treatments: All Remain
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Central, Forced Air, Gas Heat
- Cooling: Central, Electric
Exterior
- Building Information
- Year Built Description: Existing
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Lighting System, Sprinkling System, Storm Shelter-Private, Workshop (EXTR)
- Waterfront: No
- Pool: No
- Patio: No
- Log Home: No
- Foundation: Basement
- Garden/Patio: No
- Decks: Yes
- Deck Type: Open
- Property Features
- BBQ Area, Park, Playgound
- Property Information
- Parcel ID: 28-00-18-2-007-011.000
- Sq.Ft. Source: Per Tax Report
- Historic Register: No
- Construction: 4 Side Brick
- Lot Information
- Flood Plain: No
- Lot View: No
- Lot Description: Heavy Treed Lot, Interior Lot, Irregular Lot, Some Trees
- Land Information
- # of Acres: 0.21
- Subdivision Information
- Subdivision (automatch): MAYFAIR
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax District: HOMEWOOD
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Insulated Door, LED Lighting, Programmable Thermostat
- Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)
- Water Information: Public Water
- Sewer/Septic: Connected
Location
- School Information
- SHADES CAHABA
- Elementary School: SHADES CAHABA
- Jr/Middle: HOMEWOOD
- High School: HOMEWOOD
- Location Details
- Property Access: Paved Road, Public Road
- Minor Subdivision: MAYFAIR
- Driving Directions: Hwy 31, turn onto Mayfair, left onto Wellington Rd, right on Kensington Rd., house is on right.
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,264
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 9,180 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1942
- Year Renovated: 1942
- County: Jefferson County
- APN: 28 00 18 2 007 011.000
Other
- Listing Information
- Activation Date: 2020-07-07
- LVT Date: 2020-07-07
- Price Per SQFT: 168.79
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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