217 Rockaway Rd is a 1,427 square foot house on a 0.54 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 01, 1979 for $54,900. Based on Redfin's Homewood data, we estimate the home's value is $514,302.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.54 acresLot Size
$360Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$514,302
$459K since sold in June 1979$9,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 11.4% lower than the average sale price ($580K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 702
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 2
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: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Foundation Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Building Improvement Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,427
Building Sq. Ft: 2,417
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: P O B 234 FT S S OF THE E INTER OF SAULTER RD & ROCKAWAY RD TH S 75 FT S ALG ROCKAWAY RD TH E 312 FT S TO E LINE N W 1/4 SEC 24 T 18 S R 3 W TH N 74 FT S ALG E LINE N W 1/4 TH W 319 FT S TO P O B LYING IN N E 1/4 OF NW 1/4 SECT 24 TWSP 18S RANGE 3W
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 288
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 23,700
Legal Block Number: 234
Municipality Name: HOMEWOOD
Acres: 0.5441
Depth Footage: 316
Front Footage: 75
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: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,427
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Jefferson County
APN: 29 00 24 2 001 004.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Edgewood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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, 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
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$489,000 – $592,000
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