A home of much historic significance and on the very best lot in Homewood! Totally unique English tudor style stucco home that retains all the character of the original 1929 construction, including an immense livingroom with soaring, pecky cypress ceilings and beams and an enormous limestone wood-burning fireplace. Dining room is truly banquet sized, with authentic chair-railing and lovely moldings. Multi-sided breakfast room that lets in tons of light. Large master on main, second bedroom on main and two bedrooms plus bath up, which includes beautiful exterior/interior glass block wall. Tons of additional storage in basement. The property includes 3 beautifully landscaped lots that together total over an acre and are overlooked by a very pretty and functional screened porch. Go back in time and enjoy 1920s elegance in a splendidly maintained, spacious home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
0.91 acresLot Size
$707Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Charles Perlis• ERA King Real Estate
Listed by Alan Perlis• ERA King Real Estate
Bought with John Holley• LAH Sotheby's International Realty Hoover
Source:Greater Alabama MLS #567205
Redfin Estimate
$1,665,754
$134K since sold in April 2022$123K since October
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This home's estimate is 85% higher than the average sale price ($900K) of 6 comparable homes.
A home of much historic significance and on the very best lot in Homewood! Totally unique English tudor style stucco home that retains all the character of the original 1929 construction, including an immense livingroom with soaring, pecky cypress ceilings and beams and an enormous limestone wood-burning fireplace. Dining room is truly banquet sized, with authentic chair-railing and lovely moldings. Multi-sided breakfast room that lets in tons of light. Large master on main, second bedroom on main and two bedrooms plus bath up, which includes beautiful exterior/interior glass block wall. Tons of additional storage in basement. The property includes 3 beautifully landscaped lots that together total over an acre and are overlooked by a very pretty and functional screened porch. Go back in time and enjoy 1920s elegance in a splendidly maintained, spacious home.
Public Records
Jun 11, 1992
Sold
$385,000
$163/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,270 (−11.3%)
2024
$10,449 (+29.1%)
2023
$8,092 (+5.6%)
2022
$7,663 (+16.1%)
2021
$6,598 (+14.5%)
2020
$5,764 (+11.2%)
2019
$5,185 (−37.9%)
2018
$8,344 (+45.3%)
2017
$5,745 (−5.3%)
2016
$6,067 (+6.1%)
2013
$5,717
Tax history for 1906 Kensington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,270 (−11.3%)
2024
$10,449 (+29.1%)
2023
$8,092 (+5.6%)
2022
$7,663 (+16.1%)
2021
$6,598 (+14.5%)
2020
$5,764 (+11.2%)
2019
$5,185 (−37.9%)
2018
$8,344 (+45.3%)
2017
$5,745 (−5.3%)
2016
$6,067 (+6.1%)
2013
$5,717
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
NPD
Neighborhood Preservation District
To recognize the historical patterns and densities of residential subdivisions, and to encourage the continuation of homogeneous development patterns.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 11
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Story 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Concrete Block/Stucco
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Residential
Building Improvement Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MAYFAIR
Living Sq. Ft: 2,357
Building Sq. Ft: 3,365
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 151-A A RESURVEY OF LOT 151 152 153 OF MAYFAIR 254/51 SEC 18 TSP 18 R2W
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,008
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 39,775
Legal Lot Number: 151-A
Municipality Name: HOMEWOOD
Acres: 0.9131
Depth Footage: 219
Front Footage: 202
Zoning Code: R2
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: HOMEWOOD
Tax Area: HOMEWOOD
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,357
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.91 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1929
County: Jefferson County
APN: 28 00 18 2 008 028.000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Homewood Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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, 19 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.58M – $1.92M
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