OFF MARKET

Off market mar 2022 for $1.6M

$1,761,942

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $11,092/mo

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4,063

sq ft

1815 Kensington Rd, Homewood, AL 35209

About this home

Fabulous, updated 1920's home on one of the most beloved streets in Homewood! This four bedroom four and a half bath sits on an extra large lot and has been thoughtfully and beautifully updated throughout. All four bedrooms and three and a half baths on main level; Wonderful, private master suite with large master bath and great closets! All rooms are generously sized with good storage. The main level also includes a beautiful living room, formal dining room, updated kitchen with tons of storage that opens to the vaulted ceiling family room with separate wet bar. Downstairs you will find a playroom with exercise/bedroom area; office area; full bath; laundry room; storage closet and garage. Outside you will find a detached storage garage/rooms with wonderful patio; beautiful, professionally landscaped grounds and play area. This home is a lovely, deceivingly generous sized home (over 4,000 sf) that is perfect for entertaining, within walking distance to parks, downtown Homewood!

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

0.45 acresLot Size

$434Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Carey Martin Donaldson • RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd

Bought with Langston Hereford • RealtySouth-MB-Crestline

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•Source:Greater Alabama MLS #1311499

Redfin Estimate

$1,761,942

$152K since sold in March 2022$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 33% higher than the average sale price ($1.32M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$1,818,555
A
4 beds3.5 baths4,001 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$500,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,358 sq ft
1735 Saulter Rd, Homewood, AL 35209
SOLD MAR 20, 2026
$1,705,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths4,000 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$827,500
D
4 beds4 baths2,704 sq ft
1618 Wellington Rd, Homewood, AL 35209
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$895,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,501 sq ft
1745 Wellington Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$2,200,000
F
5 beds5 baths4,150 sq ft
120 Ridge Rd, Birmingham, 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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Sale history for 1815 Kensington Rd

Tax history for 1815 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

139 ft.

Lot depth

150 ft.

Lot size

0.48 Acres

Year renovated

2008

Sq. Ft.

3,863

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Jefferson County

APN

28 00 18 2 010 004.000

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
Garage Entry Location: Side
Attached, Basement Parking, Driveway Parking, Lower Level, Parking (MLevel)
# of Total Garage Spaces: 1
# of Garage Spaces Basement Level: 1

Interior

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Bathroom Information
Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Shared Bath, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Room Information
Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|Den1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|Bedroom1|HalfBath1|Mud1|Play/RecB|FullBathB|
Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
Has Laundry
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
Attic: Other
Attic: Yes
Partial Basement
Basement Status: Both Finished and Unfinished
Basement Type: Daylight Basement, Plumbing Stubbed
Laundry Space: Other (See Remarks)
Laundry Location: Laundry (Basement)
Rooms at Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Den/Family (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Half Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1), Mud (LVL 1)
Rooms in Basement: Full Bath (LVL BSMT), Play/Rec (LVL BSMT)
Rooms: Bedroom, Den/Family, Dining Room, Full Bath, Half Bath, Kitchen, Master Bath, Master Bedroom, Mud, Play/Rec
Room 1: Living
Room 1 Level: 1
Room 2: Dining Room
Room 2 Level: 1
Room 3: Kitchen
Room 3 Level: 1
Room 4: Den/Family
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: Full Bath
Room 8 Level: 1
Room 9: Bedroom
Room 9 Level: 1
Room 10: Full Bath
Room 10 Level: 1
Room 11: Bedroom
Room 11 Level: 1
Room 12: Half Bath
Room 12 Level: 1
Room 13: Mud
Room 13 Level: 1
Room 14: Play/Rec
Room 14 Level: B
Room 15: Full Bath
Room 15 Level: B

Interior Features
HVAC Total Area: 4,063
Living Area (main+upper): 3,489
Finished Basement Sq.Ft.: 574
Unfinished Basement Sq.Ft.: 573
Main Level Sq.Ft.: 3,489
Tri-Level: No
Split Level: No
Split Foyer: No
Ceilings: 9 Ft. +, Cathedral/Vaulted, Smooth Ceilings
Floors: Concrete, Hardwood, Tile Floor
Interior Features: Multiple Staircases, Recess Lighting, Wet Bar
Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Gas, Dishwasher Built-In, Ice Maker Built-In, Oven-Electric, Oven-Gas, Plumbed for Gas in Kit, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl
Kitchen Features: Island
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Gas, Woodburning
Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
Fireplace Details: Gas Starter
Window Treatments: Some to Remain

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central, Dual Systems, Forced Air, Gas Heat
Cooling: Central, Dual Systems

Exterior

Building Information
Year Built Description: Existing

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

Property Information
Parcel ID: 28-00-18-2-010-004.000
Sq.Ft. Source: Per Appraiser
Historic Register: No
Construction: 4 Side Brick

Lot Information
Flood Plain: No
Lot View: No
Lot Description: Interior Lot

Land Information
# of Acres: 0.45

Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): MAYFAIR

Financial

Tax Information
Tax District: HOMEWOOD

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Green Features: Doub Paned Windows, Generator, Programmable Thermostat
Internet Service Provider: unknown
Has Internet Service Availability
Water Heater: Gas (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
Minor Subdivision: MAYFAIR
Driving Directions: Mayfair to Wellington to Kensington or Oxmoor to Ridge, left on Kensington

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,863
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2008
County: Jefferson County
APN: 28 00 18 2 010 004.000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Activation Date: 2022-02-23
LVT Date: 2022-02-23
Price Per SQFT: 396.26

Around this home

Schools

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 • 0.9mi

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, 18 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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Homewood, AL • 35209

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Estimated sale price

$1.67M – $2.03M

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Home values near 1815 Kensington Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1810 Kensington Road, Homewood, AL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3523 Sq. Ft.	$1,300,657
1804 Kensington Road, Homewood, AL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2916 Sq. Ft.	$1,175,025

Address	Redfin Estimate
1808 Kensington Road, Homewood, AL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3008 Sq. Ft.	$745,559
1818 Kensington Road, Homewood, AL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1569 Sq. Ft.	$694,508

Address	Redfin Estimate
1806 Kensington Road, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3788 Sq. Ft.	$907,861
1816 Kensington Road, Homewood, AL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3023 Sq. Ft.	$877,475

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