OFF MARKET

Off market apr 2023 for $970K

$1,141,848

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,262/mo

•

2,583

sq ft

1801 Kensington Rd, Homewood, AL 35209

About this home

FULL CUSTOM RENOVATION, CHEF'S KITCHEN, LARGE OUTDOOR LIVING AREA, VAULTED CEILINGS W/ RECLAIMED BEAMS, PLAYROOM, TWO LAUNDRY SPACES! This home, featured in Birmingham Home & Garden (birminghamhomeandgarden.com/full-of-potentia/), is located on the prestigious Kensington Rd with a cozy front porch that overlooks the Vulcan. Fully renovated in 2020, 4 bedrooms/3 full baths, this home features wide plank white oak hardwoods throughout and grand beams crowning the open living area. The chef's kitchen has top-of-the-line café gas range, a 42” refrigerator, unlacquered hardware, and quartz counters. The great room features vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling windows that allow for an abundance of natural light. Master with “His and Her” closets, double vanity, shower, and free standing tub. The dining room is complete with stunning antique doors and separate French doors leading to the large outdoor living space. The family room and screened porch provide additional entertainment spaces.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

8,712 sq ftLot Size

$442Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Ben Fikes • ARC Realty Vestavia

Bought with Mary Harmon Muir-Taylor • Ray & Poynor Properties

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:Greater Alabama MLS #1347913

Redfin Estimate

$1,141,848

$172K since sold in April 2023$3,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 52.9% higher than the average sale price ($747K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$675,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,817 sq ft
412 Clermont Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$632,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,680 sq ft
29 Edgehill Rd, Homewood, AL 35209
SOLD APR 15, 2026
$850,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,292 sq ft
1852 Lancaster Rd, Homewood, AL 35209
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$895,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,501 sq ft
1745 Wellington Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$610,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,110 sq ft
34 Edgehill Rd, Homewood, AL 35209
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$820,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,107 sq ft
1419 Clermont Dr, 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 1801 Kensington Rd

Tax history for 1801 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

60 ft.

Lot depth

144 ft.

Lot size

8,640 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1950

Sq. Ft.

2,658

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Jefferson County

APN

28 00 18 2 010 008.000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Driveway Parking

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Double Shower, Garden Tub, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Walk-In Closets
# of Baths (Full): 3

Room Information
Concatenated Rooms: |Bedroom1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|Laundry1|Bonus1|Living1|Kitchen2|Living2|DiningRoom2|FullBath2|MasterBR2|MasterBath2|
Kitchen Countertops: Solid Surface, 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 Finished
Basement Type: Daylight Basement
Laundry Space: Room
Laundry Location: Laundry (Main Level), Laundry (Upper Level)
Rooms at Level 1: Bonus (LVL 1), Bedroom (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1)
Rooms at Level 2+: Dining Room (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+), Kitchen (LVL 2+), Living (LVL 2+), Master Bath (LVL 2+), Master Bedroom (LVL 2+)
Rooms: Bonus, Bedroom, Dining Room, Full Bath, Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bath, Master Bedroom
Room 1: Bedroom
Room 1 Level: 1
Room 2: Bedroom
Room 2 Level: 1
Room 3: Full Bath
Room 3 Level: 1
Room 4: Laundry
Room 4 Level: 1
Room 5: Bonus
Room 5 Level: 1
Room 6: Living
Room 6 Level: 1
Room 7: Kitchen
Room 7 Level: 2
Room 8: Living
Room 8 Level: 2
Room 9: Dining Room
Room 9 Level: 2
Room 10: Full Bath
Room 10 Level: 2
Room 11: Master Bedroom
Room 11 Level: 2
Room 12: Master Bath
Room 12 Level: 2

Interior Features
HVAC Total Area: 2,583
Living Area (main+upper): 2,583
Upper Level Sq.Ft.: 1,442
Main Level Sq.Ft.: 1,141
Tri-Level: No
Split Level: No
Split Foyer: No
Loft: No
Ceilings: 9 Ft. +, Cathedral/Vaulted, Smooth Ceilings
Floors: Hardwood
Interior Features: French Doors, Recess Lighting
Kitchen Equipment: Convection Oven, Disposal, Dishwasher Built-In, Freezer, Microwave Built-In, Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Stove-Gas
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Eating Area, Island, Pantry
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Gas
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Details: Stone

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central, Dual Systems

Exterior

Building Information
Year Built Description: Existing

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Lighting System, Porch, Porch Screened, Sprinkling System
Waterfront: No
Pool: No
Patio: No
Log Home: No
Foundation: Basement
Garden/Patio: No
Decks: Yes
Deck Type: Open, Screened

Property Features
Park, Sidewalks

Property Information
Parcel ID: 28-00-18-2-010-008.000
Sq.Ft. Source: Per Seller
Historic Register: No
Construction: Siding-Wood

Lot Information
Flood Plain: No
Lot View: Yes
City View

Land Information
# of Acres: 0.2

Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): MAYFAIR

Financial

Tax Information
Tax District: HOMEWOOD

Utilities

Utility Information
Internet Service Provider: ATT/ Spectrum
Has Internet Service Availability
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
Minor Subdivision: MAYFAIR
Driving Directions: From Hwy 31, turn onto Mayfair, then left onto Wellington Rd, the right onto Kensington. The house is on the left.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,658
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,640 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Jefferson County
APN: 28 00 18 2 010 008.000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Activation Date: 2023-03-17
LVT Date: 2023-03-17
Price Per SQFT: 375.53

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Shades Cahaba Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Homewood Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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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Historical weather

Homewood, AL • 35209

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Estimated sale price

$1.09M – $1.31M

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Home values near 1801 Kensington Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1747 Kensington Road, Birmingham, AL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3529 Sq. Ft.	$1,356,154
1750 Kensington Road, Homewood, AL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2218 Sq. Ft.	$728,260

Address	Redfin Estimate
1751 Kensington Road, Homewood, AL 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3252 Sq. Ft.	$1,503,277
1810 Kensington Road, Homewood, AL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3523 Sq. Ft.	$1,300,657

Address	Redfin Estimate
1746 Kensington Road, Homewood, AL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1735 Sq. Ft.	$723,047
1808 Kensington Road, Homewood, AL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3008 Sq. Ft.	$745,559

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