VIEW! Architectural Mid-Century Retreat offering total privacy and a huge backyard near Vestavia East Elementary and Vestavia Country Club. This authentic masterpiece offers the ultimate in main-level living, complete with beautifully updated bathrooms. Features like soaring vaulted tongue-and-groove real wood ceilings, exposed beams, and massive walls of glass represent a level of custom craftsmanship that is highly prized today. Dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass lines the main living areas, perfectly framing spectacular sunrise and full moon views over the ridge. Enjoy the serene sound of the flowing creek after a rain. The seamless indoor-outdoor flow features three outdoor decks—including an expansive main deck and two completely covered decks equipped with wired speakers—creating an unmatched setting for quiet relaxation or vibrant entertaining.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$391Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Donna Tyner• LAH Sotheby's International Realty Mountain Brook
Est. $1,742 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 711 Lexington Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Greater Alabama MLS #21456147
Jul 8, 2026
Sold
$601,000
$391/sq ft
Jul 2, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 19, 2026
Listed
$559,900
$364/sq ft
Jun 15, 2026
Coming Soon
$559,900
$364/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 25, 2010
Sold
$200,000
$130/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,560 (+7.1%)
2024
$3,325
2023
$3,325 (+9.4%)
2022
$3,038 (+4.9%)
2021
$2,897 (+3.6%)
2020
$2,797 (+10.7%)
2019
$2,527 (−0.7%)
2018
$2,545 (+9.5%)
2017
$2,325 (−0.9%)
2016
$2,345 (+35.9%)
2013
$1,726
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
1,537
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
28 00 29 2 001 018.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
R-2
Medium Density Residential District
This district is intended to accommodate detached, single-family dwellings on moderately-sized lots together with other uses, as may be permitted on appeal, which are compatible with such residential uses.
Driving Directions: Highway 31 to Kentucky Avenue. Bear left onto Mountain View Drive. Turn Right onto Lexington Road. House will be on the left. Highway 280 to Rocky Ridge Road. Right onto Morningstar Drive. Left onto Vesclub Circle. Left onto Vesclub Drive, stay straight to Lexington Road.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,537
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Jefferson County
APN: 28 00 29 2 001 018.000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Activation Date: 2026-06-19
LVT Date: 2026-06-19
Price Per SQFT: 391.02
Around this home
Schools
Vestavia Hills Elementary School East
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus
Public 9 • Assigned • 1.9mi
10/10
Vestavia Hills High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
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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, 6 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Vestavia Hills, AL • 35216
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 12% for direct sun exposure in Vestavia Hills. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
6.7 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$560,000 – $678,000
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