OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2019 for $390K

$554,397

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,835/mo

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2,748

sq ft

861 Shades Crest Rd, Hoover, AL 35226

About this home

All the charm of historic Bluff Park in a spacious Victorian beauty! Moments away from I-65, local shopping, eateries and desirable schools, this gorgeous home is nestled into a quiet stretch of Shades Crest that sits directly across from the bluff overlooking Oxmoor Valley. With 4 large bedrooms, 3 full baths, a large and open living area with beautiful stone fireplace, banquet sized dining room and perfect kitchen made for entertaining, this house is a must see! The master suite is complete with fireplace, separate seating area, private balcony above the bluff, master bath with double vanity, garden tub, separate shower and spacious master closet. A circular front drive, 2 car garage, huge fenced back yard, patio and giant deck round out this amazing property.

Single-familyProperty Type

1996Year Built

0.4 acresLot Size

$202Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Mary Reed Durkin • RealtySouth-Homewood

Bought with Mary Reed Durkin • RealtySouth-Homewood

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•Source:Greater Alabama MLS #856018

Redfin Estimate

$554,397

$164K since sold in November 2019$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 7.5% higher than the average sale price ($516K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$650,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,586 sq ft
636 Bluff Park Rd, Hoover, AL 35226
SOLD APR 7, 2026
$526,670
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,894 sq ft
644 Camden Rdg, Birmingham, AL 35226
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$460,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,681 sq ft
2231 Mill Run Cir, Hoover, AL 35226
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$700,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,524 sq ft
578 Bristol Ln, Birmingham, AL 35226
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$352,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,978 sq ft
801 Castlemaine Ct, Birmingham, AL 35226
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$405,000
F
5 beds3 baths2,975 sq ft
2469 Mountain Dr, Hoover, AL 35226

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Market trends in 35226, AL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

100.1%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$475K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

41d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

195

16 MoM

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Sale history for 861 Shades Crest Rd

Date

Event

Price

Greater Alabama MLS #856018

Nov 12, 2019

Sold

$390,000

$142/sq ft

Aug 27, 2019

Contingent

—

Aug 12, 2019

Price Changed

$399,000

$145/sq ft

Jul 24, 2019

Relisted

—

Jul 22, 2019

Contingent

—

Jul 14, 2019

Listed

$409,000

$149/sq ft

Jul 13, 2019

Coming Soon

$409,000

$149/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 29, 2014

Sold

$344,300

$125/sq ft

Greater Alabama MLS #606482

Sep 24, 2014

Sold

$344,000

$125/sq ft

Aug 13, 2014

Listed

$349,900

$127/sq ft

+27

A Home with Charm on Shades Crest! The Home is located on the quiet, low traffic area of Shades Crest Road. It sits across the street from the Bluff which overlooks Oxmoor Valley. As soon as you drive onto the circular drive you'll notice the charm and character of a home well suited for Shades Crest. It features large living areas with a very functional kitchen adjoined by a keeping area. The family room is large with lots of furniture arrangement possibilities. The banquet sized dining room will serve all your entertaining needs. The master suite is large. It features its own fireplace and seating area. The master bath includes separate vanities, garden tub and a large separate shower. The basement is finished and includes a full bath and a fourth bedroom suite. This area opens to the covered patio and the huge, flat, fenced yard.

Public Records

Dec 8, 2005

Sold

$325,000

$118/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 8, 2003

Sold

$276,000

$100/sq ft

Tax history for 861 Shades Crest 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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

100 ft.

Lot depth

175 ft.

Lot size

0.4 Acres

Year renovated

1996

Sq. Ft.

3,048

Year built

1996

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Jefferson County

APN

29 00 34 3 003 011.002

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Entry Location: Side
Basement Parking, Circular Drive, Driveway Parking, On Street Parking
# of Total Garage Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces Basement Level: 2

Interior

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Bathroom Information
Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Garden Tub, Jetted Tub, Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Shared Bath, Sitting Area in Master, Split Bedrooms, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Room Information
Concatenated Rooms: |Kitchen1|KeepngRm1|Living1|DiningRoom1|HalfBath1|MasterBR2|MasterBath2|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|FullBath2|Laundry2|BedroomB|FullBathB|
Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
Has Laundry
Laundry Features: Floor Drain, Washer Hookup
Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
Attic: Pull-Down
Attic: Yes
Full Basement
Basement Status: All Finished
Basement Type: Daylight Basement
Laundry Space: Room
Laundry Location: Laundry (Upper Level)
Rooms at Level 1: Dining Room (LVL 1), Half Bath (LVL 1), Keeping Room (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1)
Rooms at Level 2+: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+), Laundry (LVL 2+), Master Bath (LVL 2+), Master Bedroom (LVL 2+)
Rooms in Basement: Bedroom (LVL BSMT), Full Bath (LVL BSMT)
Rooms: Bedroom, Dining Room, Full Bath, Half Bath, Keeping Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bath, Master Bedroom
Room 1: Kitchen
Room 1 Level: 1
Room 2: Keeping Room
Room 2 Level: 1
Room 3: Living
Room 3 Level: 1
Room 4: Dining Room
Room 4 Level: 1
Room 5: Half Bath
Room 5 Level: 1
Room 6: Master Bedroom
Room 6 Level: 2
Room 7: Master Bath
Room 7 Level: 2
Room 8: Bedroom
Room 8 Level: 2
Room 9: Bedroom
Room 9 Level: 2
Room 10: Full Bath
Room 10 Level: 2
Room 11: Laundry
Room 11 Level: 2
Room 12: Bedroom
Room 12 Level: B
Room 13: Full Bath
Room 13 Level: B

Interior Features
HVAC Total Area: 2,748
Living Area (main+upper): 2,328
Finished Basement Sq.Ft.: 420
Upper Level Sq.Ft.: 1,188
Main Level Sq.Ft.: 1,140
Tri-Level: No
Split Level: No
Split Foyer: No
Ceilings: 9 Ft. +, Crown Molding, Smooth Ceilings, Trey Ceilings
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: French Doors, Recess Lighting, Split Bedroom
Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Electric, Dishwasher Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Double Oven, Refrigerator
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Gas
Fireplace Location: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplace Details: Gas Logs, Stone, Ventless

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central
Cooling: Dual Systems

Exterior

Building Information
Year Built Description: Existing

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

Property Information
Parcel ID: 29-34-3-003-011.002
Sq.Ft. Source: Per Tax Report
Historic Register: No
Construction: Siding-Other

Lot Information
Flood Plain: No
Lot View: No

Land Information
# of Acres: 0.4

Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): CREST ESTATES

Financial

Tax Information
Tax District: HOOVER

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)
Water Information: Public Water
Sewer/Septic: Septic

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: No

School Information
SHADES MOUNTAIN
Elementary School: SHADES MOUNTAIN
Jr/Middle: BERRY
High School: SPAIN PARK

Location Details
Minor Subdivision: CREST ESTATES
Driving Directions: Alford Avenue to Shades Crest Road

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,048
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Jefferson County
APN: 29 00 34 3 003 011.002

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Activation Date: 2019-07-13
LVT Date: 2019-07-14
Price Per SQFT: 141.92

Around this home

Schools

Shades Mountain Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

Berry Middle School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 6.7mi

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

5/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 107° expected this year, 15 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, 6 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$527,000 – $638,000

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Home values near 861 Shades Crest Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
865 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2560 Sq. Ft.	$547,788
869 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4341 Sq. Ft.	$695,123

Address	Redfin Estimate
841 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2366 Sq. Ft.	$367,650
867 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1382 Sq. Ft.	$311,014

Address	Redfin Estimate
845 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1690 Sq. Ft.	$400,881
857 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2121 Sq. Ft.	$453,966

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