OFF MARKET

Off market apr 2019 for $640K

$989,232

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,415/mo

•

2,460

sq ft

1729 Kensington Rd, Homewood, AL 35209

About this home

This lovely Mayfair home offers charm, character & updated open kitchen that flows into stunning great room with vaulted ceiling & stone fireplace! Home includes formal living room with built-ins and separate dining room. Kitchen has an over-sized island with granite, eat-in area, pro gas range, new LG refrigerator, built-in 2nd oven, microwave & tons of cabinets. Laundry room off kitchen has utility sink & more cabinets. Master bedroom has private bath, walk-in closet, dressing area, and French doors to open deck. 2nd bedroom has private full bath. 3rd bedroom is used as a study & is next to another full guest bath. Trellis covered patio & open deck allow for lovely outdoor entertaining. Fenced backyard is private with mature landscaping & small sport court or fenced dog area. Basement garage could fit a small car or motorcycle & has work space, storage space, & is stubbed for plumbing. Attic also provides storage. Perfect location in Mayfair just across the street from Overton Park!

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$402Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Mary Browning • LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood

Bought with Charles Perlis • LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood

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•Source:Greater Alabama MLS #839765

Redfin Estimate

$989,232

$349K since sold in April 2019$9,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 2.4% higher than the average sale price ($966K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 30, 2026
$895,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,501 sq ft
1745 Wellington Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$730,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,152 sq ft
307 Ridge Rd, Homewood, AL 35209
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,750,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,473 sq ft
212 Poinciana Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$825,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,712 sq ft
3103 Roxbury Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$745,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,173 sq ft
1719 Ridge Rd, Homewood, AL 35209
SOLD APR 15, 2026
$850,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,292 sq ft
1852 Lancaster Rd, Homewood, AL 35209

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Market trends in 35209, AL

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.2%

1.6% MoM

Median sale price

$532K

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

2 days MoM

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7 MoM

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Sale history for 1729 Kensington Rd

Tax history for 1729 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

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

84 ft.

Lot depth

184 ft.

Lot size

15,245

Year renovated

1950

Sq. Ft.

2,460

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Jefferson County

APN

28 00 18 2 010 017.000

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2019.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Entry Location: Front
Driveway Parking
# of Total Garage Spaces: 1
# of Garage Spaces Basement Level: 1

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Tub/Shower Combo
# of Baths (Full): 3

Room Information
Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|GreatRoom1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|FullBath1|Laundry1|
Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
Has Laundry
Laundry Features: Utility Sink, Washer Hookup
Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
Attic: Pull-Down
Attic: Yes
Partial Basement
Basement Status: All Unfinished
Basement Type: Plumbing Stubbed
Laundry Space: Room
Laundry Location: Laundry (Main Level)
Rooms at Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Great Room (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
Rooms: Bedroom, Dining Room, Full Bath, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bath, Master Bedroom
Room 1: Living
Room 1 Level: 1
Room 2: Dining Room
Room 2 Level: 1
Room 3: Kitchen
Room 3 Level: 1
Room 4: Great Room
Room 4 Level: 1
Room 5: Master Bedroom
Room 5 Level: 1
Room 6: Master Bath
Room 6 Level: 1
Room 7: Bedroom
Room 7 Level: 1
Room 8: Bedroom
Room 8 Level: 1
Room 9: Full Bath
Room 9 Level: 1
Room 10: Full Bath
Room 10 Level: 1
Room 11: Laundry
Room 11 Level: 1

Interior Features
HVAC Total Area: 2,460
Living Area (main+upper): 2,460
Unfinished Basement Sq.Ft.: 632
Main Level Sq.Ft.: 2,460
Tri-Level: No
Split Level: No
Split Foyer: No
Loft: No
Ceilings: Cathedral/Vaulted, Crown Molding, Smooth Ceilings
Floors: Hardwood, Tile Floor
Interior Features: French Doors, Recess Lighting
Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Gas, Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning
Kitchen Features: Eating Area, Island, Pantry
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Woodburning
Fireplace Location: Great 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: Fenced Yard
Waterfront: No
Pool: No
Patio: Yes
Patio Type: Open
Log Home: No
Foundation: Basement
Garden/Patio: No
Decks: Yes
Deck Type: Covered

Property Information
Parcel ID: 2800182010017.000
Sq.Ft. Source: Per Tax Report
Historic Register: No
Construction: Shingle

Lot Information
Flood Plain: No
Lot View: No
Lot Description: Heavy Treed Lot

Land Information
# of Acres: 0.35

Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): MAYFAIR

Financial

Tax Information
Tax District: HOMEWOOD

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Energy Star Appliances
Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)
Water Information: Public Water
Sewer/Septic: Connected

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: No

School Information
SHADES CAHABA
Elementary School: SHADES CAHABA
Jr/Middle: HOMEWOOD
High School: HOMEWOOD

Location Details
Minor Subdivision: MAYFAIR
Driving Directions: FROM HWY 31 HOMEWOOD, TAKE MAYFAIR DRIVE THEN LEFT ON WELLINGTON RD; THEN RIGHT ON KENSINGTON; HOUSE IS ON THE LEFT ACROSS FROM OVERTON PARK.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,460
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Jefferson County
APN: 28 00 18 2 010 017.000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 10, 2019

Other

Listing Information
LVT Date: 2019-02-07
Price Per SQFT: 260.16

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Shades Cahaba Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Homewood Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

Homewood High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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, 17 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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$940,000 – $1.14M

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Home values near 1729 Kensington Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1721 Kensington Road, Homewood, AL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1634 Sq. Ft.	$730,046
1742 Kensington Road, Homewood, AL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2665 Sq. Ft.	$884,786

Address	Redfin Estimate
1706 Kensington Road, Homewood, AL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1904 Sq. Ft.	$741,989
1708 Kensington Road, Homewood, AL 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 4027 Sq. Ft.	$1,606,103

Address	Redfin Estimate
1704 Kensington Road, Homewood, AL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2438 Sq. Ft.	$709,980
1702 Kensington Road, Homewood, AL 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3140 Sq. Ft.	$819,280

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