This home's estimate is 24.9% higher than the average sale price ($975K) of 6 comparable homes.
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1744 Kensington Rd, Homewood, AL 35209
About this home
Amazing space for Mayfair and nicely updated with great colors and wonderfully sized rooms. Gracious living room with a wood-burning fireplace flows perfectly into a large dining room for entertaining. Stunning kitchen renovation is rich with features and designer finishes. Updated and very clean bathrooms. Both bedrooms on main level are attached to bathrooms. Bright and open den on back of the house that opens into kitchen. beautiful hardwoods throughout main level. Master is on the second level. It has lots of space with an updated master bathroom. Fourth bedroom on the second level is an incredibly sized room. this house has a finished playroom in the basement that features wood-burning fireplace and half bath. Also located in the basement is one-car garage and lots of storage.
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Sale history for 1744 Kensington Rd
Tax history for 1744 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
- Basement Parking, Driveway Parking, Lower Level, Parking (MLevel)
- # of Total Garage Spaces: 1
- # of Garage Spaces Basement Level: 1
- # of Carport Spaces: 1
Interior
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- Bathroom Information
- Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
- # of Baths (Full): 3
- # of Baths (1/2): 1
- Room Information
- Kitchen Countertops: Solid Surface
- Has Laundry
- Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
- Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
- Attic: Walk-In
- Attic: Yes
- Basement Status: All Finished
- Basement Type: Daylight Basement
- Laundry Location: Laundry (Main Level)
- Rooms at Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Den/Family (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Sunroom (LVL 1)
- Rooms at Level 2+: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Master Bath (LVL 2+), Master Bedroom (LVL 2+)
- Rooms in Basement: Half Bath (LVL BSMT)
- Rooms: Bedroom, Den/Family, Dining Room, Full Bath, Half Bath, Kitchen, Living, Master Bath, Master Bedroom, Sunroom
- Room 1: Master Bedroom
- Room 1 Level: 2
- Room 2: Bedroom
- Room 2 Level: 2
- Room 3: Bedroom
- Room 3 Level: 1
- Room 4: Bedroom
- Room 4 Level: 1
- Room 5: Master Bath
- Room 5 Level: 2
- Room 6: Full Bath
- Room 6 Level: 1
- Room 7: Full Bath
- Room 7 Level: 1
- Room 8: Half Bath
- Room 8 Level: B
- Room 9: Den/Family
- Room 9 Level: 1
- Room 10: Dining Room
- Room 10 Level: 1
- Room 11: Kitchen
- Room 11 Level: 1
- Room 12: Living
- Room 12 Level: 1
- Room 13: Sunroom
- Room 13 Level: 1
- Interior Features
- Tri-Level: No
- Split Level: No
- Split Foyer: No
- Loft: No
- Ceilings: Crown Molding, Smooth Ceilings
- Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Marble Floor, Tile Floor
- Interior Features: Recess Lighting
- Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Gas, Disposal, Double Oven, Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl
- # of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace Type: Woodburning
- Fireplace Location: Living Room
- Fireplace Details: Marble, Masonry
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Central, Dual Systems, Gas Heat, Heat Pump
- Cooling: Central, Dual Systems, 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
- Park
- Property Information
- Parcel ID: 28-18-2-007-015.000 00
- Historic Register: No
- Construction: Brick Over Foundation, Siding-Wood, Wood
- Lot Information
- Flood Plain: No
- Lot View: No
- Lot Description: Some Trees
- Subdivision Information
- Subdivision (automatch): MAYFAIR
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax District: HOMEWOOD
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans
- 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
- Property Access: Paved Road, Public Road
- Minor Subdivision: MAYFAIR
- Driving Directions: Oxmoor Rd to ridge Rd, left on Kensington, house will be on the left
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 3.5
- Sq. Ft.: 2,774
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 0.35 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1940
- Year Renovated: 1940
- County: Jefferson County
- APN: 28 00 18 2 007 015.000
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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
6 days above 106° expected this year, 17 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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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3529 Sq. Ft. | $1,477,436 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1735 Sq. Ft. | $743,199 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
3 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3252 Sq. Ft. | $1,579,589 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2218 Sq. Ft. | $716,245 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2665 Sq. Ft. | $998,323 |
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2139 Sq. Ft. | $798,930 |
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