Charming Vestavia Hills home in highly sought after location zoned for Vestavia East Elem. Boasting 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, this home underwent a major renovation and master suite addition in 2015 and now offers one level living at it's finest. Hardwoods thru-out the main-level, kitchen with granite counter tops and a large island. 3 large bedrooms & 3 full baths on the main level, in addition to a large living room with fireplace, separate formal dining room and cozy den. French doors lead onto the private deck which overlooks a large level backyard. Lower-level offers a spacious finished day-light basement with a great den, bedroom with a full bath, an office, home gym and a mudroom. The grounds makes this an absolute must see!
You'll know you're home when you walk inside this warm, four-bedroom charmer on a half acre in a beautiful Vestavia neighborhood. With updated traditional style, this all-brick home offers plenty of space for family living. On the main level is a living room with gas fireplace and marble surround, dining room and three bedrooms, all with hardwood floors. The kitchen has tile floor, stainless appliances, and granite countertops with tile backsplash. A cheery tile-floored sunroom is a casual place for relaxation, and opens onto a deck overlooking a level yard with lots of privacy, making a great indoor/outdoor space for entertaining. The basement level provides lots of space, with an exercise/hobby room, media room with fireplace, laundry, office, and a bedroom and bath. Comfort throughout is assured, with new energy-efficient windows and a whole-house generator that keeps everything running despite the weather. Convenience to school and shops makes this a great place to call home.
Public Records
Jun 28, 1995
Sold
$172,000
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 30, 1992
Sold
$135,900
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,560
2024
$5,560 (+1.3%)
2023
$5,490 (−11.0%)
2022
$6,168 (+20.7%)
2021
$5,110 (+7.7%)
2020
$4,744 (+1.8%)
2019
$4,658 (+24.3%)
2018
$3,747
2017
$3,747 (+27.8%)
2016
$2,932 (+20.1%)
2013
$2,441
Tax history for 1871 Shades Crest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,560
2024
$5,560 (+1.3%)
2023
$5,490 (−11.0%)
2022
$6,168 (+20.7%)
2021
$5,110 (+7.7%)
2020
$4,744 (+1.8%)
2019
$4,658 (+24.3%)
2018
$3,747
2017
$3,747 (+27.8%)
2016
$2,932 (+20.1%)
2013
$2,441
*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
2
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
138 ft.
Lot depth
201 ft.
Lot size
0.64 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
4,106
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
29 00 24 4 005 013.000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
R-1
Low Density Residential District
The district is intended to accommodate detached, single-family dwellings on large lots together with other uses, as may be permitted on appeal, which are compatible with such residential uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Entry Location: Rear
Attached, Basement Parking, Driveway Parking
# of Total Garage Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces Basement Level: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets