SITUATED AT THE END OF A LONG, PRIVATE DRIVEWAY, THIS STUNNING FRENCH CHATEAU IS THE ORIGINAL CRAWFORD JOHNSON ESTATE WHICH OVERLOOKS THE VALLEY AND RED MOUNTAIN. THE EXTERIOR IS CONSTRUCTED OF STUCCO WITH LIMESTONE AND ITALIAN WROUGHT IRON ACCENTS, SLATE ROOFS, AND COPPER SPIRES. TWELVE AND FOURTEEN FOOT CEILINGS, DETAILED MILLWORK, AND A CANTELIVERED BRASS AND WROUGHT IRON STAIRCASE ARE AMONG ITS MANY ELEGANT INTERIOR FEATURES. AN EXQUISITE LIVING ROOM, LARGE DINING ROOM, AND EXPANSIVE MASTER SUITE ARE ADDITIONAL NOTABLE FEATURES. A HUGE PLAYROOM WITH WET BAR AND A FULL KITCHEN ARE LOCATED ON THE LOWER LEVEL ALONG WITH AN EXERCISE ROOM AND DRESSING ROOMS FOR THE BEAUTIFUL MEDITERRANEAN STYLE POOL. THERE IS A THREE-CAR GARAGE WITH APARTMENT ABOVE.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
6 acresLot Size
3 car garageParking
Listed by Mary Kay Klyce• Ray & Poynor Properties
Bought with Shelley Clark• Ray & Poynor Properties
Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Generator, Storm Windows
Water Heater: 2+ Water Heaters, Gas (WTRHTR)
Water Information: Public Water
Sewer/Septic: Septic
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: No
School Information
MOUNTAIN BROOK
Elementary School: MOUNTAIN BROOK
Jr/Middle: MOUNTAIN BROOK
High School: MOUNTAIN BROOK
Location Details
Property Access: Private Road
Minor Subdivision: MOUNTAIN BROOK
Driving Directions: FROM 280, 7/10THS OF A MILE ON LEFT, OR FROM OPPOSITE DIRECTION ON CHEROKEE ROAD APPROX. 5 DRIVEWAYS PAST INTERSECTION OF SHERWOOD RD. ON THE RIGHT. FOLLOW LONG DRIVEWAY TO THE PROPERTY. (NO SIGN ON CHEROKEE--HOUSE NOT VISIBLE FROM CHEROKEE)
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 7,282
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 6.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Jefferson County
APN: 28 00 09 3 001 012.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mountain Brook Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Mountain Brook Junior High School
Public 7-9 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Mountain Brook High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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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
5 days above 107° expected this year, 13 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$4.81M – $5.83M
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