Magnificent property with tons of amenities and privacy! 12 car garage has a full bath, is heated and cooled, and could be used as extra living space. Pool with adorable poolhouse includes a full bath and storage underneath. Arguably the best view in town, enjoy your morning coffee from the front porch. Kitchen has Wolf appliances including fantastic warming drawer. Wonderful floor plan for entertaining! Huge pantry and laundry room. Master Bedroom has custom built in storage as well as a custom closet with light strips on the hanging rods. Bonus space downstairs in daylight basement. Property has two gates, one which leads up to the main level of the house and one which leads to the lower level rear of the garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
3.37 acresLot Size
$233Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
10 car garageParking
Listed by Catherine Ryals• Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
This beautifully maintained & updated home is located on a gorgeous fenced 3.5 acre lot & features a pool & pool house with bathroom. The car enthusiast will love the 4 car main level garage, plus an additional 2 car garage & shop in the lower level, plus great storage upstairs. When you enter the main house you will be blown away by its 18' ceilings in the kitchen & great room with fireplace. This room is the showstopper, with its snowflake patterned ceiling. A powder room, large & beautifully updated mud room & laundry room are just off the kitchen. The formal dining features a full bar and silver cabinets. All bathrooms have been updated & the Master is gorgeous! Soaking tub, new stone counters & vanities, plus custom wardrobes for closets! 3 additional bedrooms & a huge basement offer great entertaining space. Updates include Roof, Pella Windows, HVAC, counters & more. Make this estate lakefront with the adjacent 5.5 acre parcel for $99,900.
Public Records
Aug 6, 2013
Sold
$442,750
$121/sq ft
Greater Alabama MLS #543412
Aug 1, 2013
Sold
$385,000
$105/sq ft
Oct 17, 2012
Listed
$475,000
$130/sq ft
+27
Looking for a gated estate within minutes of the city? You've found it. Just a brief tranquil drive from I-459 at Grants Mill Rd and you'll be transported to a serenity only found in fairy tales. Room for all those toys can be found in the four car main level garage with ample storage above and another garage below. Take a dip in the pool off the master bedroom. One would never expect to find such privacy and luxury so conveniently placed. Designed for big entertaining, the kitchen and great room afford the much sought after ability to entertain your guests while you cook. Eating space is found at two different bar areas as well as a dining room. Take a quick trip down the hall to find the large master suite which consists of sitting area, master closet/dressing room and a luxury bath. There is nothing to do here but move in! Additional adjoining 15 acre parcel available for $175,000. Seller to transfer membership to Rex Lake club to new purchaser!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,299
2024
$4,299 (−1.2%)
2023
$4,352 (+46.9%)
2022
$2,962
2021
$2,962
2020
$2,962
2019
$2,962 (+0.3%)
2018
$2,952 (+50.6%)
2017
$1,960
2016
$1,959 (+8.9%)
2013
$1,799
Tax history for 5780 Rex St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,299
2024
$4,299 (−1.2%)
2023
$4,352 (+46.9%)
2022
$2,962
2021
$2,962
2020
$2,962
2019
$2,962 (+0.3%)
2018
$2,952 (+50.6%)
2017
$1,960
2016
$1,959 (+8.9%)
2013
$1,799
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Construction: 4 Side Brick, Siding-Hardiplank, Siding-Wood
Lot Information
Flood Plain: No
Lot View: No
Lot Description: Acreage, Cul-de-sac, Some Trees
Land Information
# of Acres: 3.37
Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): REX LAKE
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: IRONDALE
Utilities
Utility Information
Underground Utils
Internet Service Provider: Spectrum
Has Internet Service Availability
Water Heater: 2+ Water Heaters, Electric (WTRHTR)
Water Information: Public Water
Sewer/Septic: Septic
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: No
School Information
IRONDALE
Elementary School: IRONDALE
Jr/Middle: IRONDALE
High School: SHADES VALLEY
Location Details
Property Access: Paved Road, Private Road
Minor Subdivision: REX LAKE
Driving Directions: Take Grants Mill Road to Rex Lake road. Turn left onto Rex Lake Circle and right onto Rex Street. House will be at the end of the road at the gate. Look for the small metal birdhouse hanging. Keypad is mounted to the back of the birdhouse.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,651
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Jefferson County
APN: 27 00 03 2 000 004.002
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
LVT Date: 2023-05-12
Price Per SQFT: 232.68
Around this home
Schools
Grantswood Community Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
Irondale Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
3/10
Shades Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
6/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being 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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Leeds, AL • 35094
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
51
31
62
40
72
48
78
56
79
62
86
69
90
73
85
69
87
64
77
53
68
46
57
38
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$809,000 – $980,000
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $8,515 in fees.3 minutes to get started.