1640 Shades Crest Rd is a 5,193 square foot house on a 4.47 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 08, 1985 for $180,000. Based on Redfin's Vestavia data, we estimate the home's value is $1,171,072.
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
4.47 acresLot Size
$226Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,171,072
$991K since sold in May 1985$25K since September
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This home's estimate is 71.5% higher than the average sale price ($683K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,744
Basement Finish: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 14
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 2 Story 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Masonry/Stone
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Residential
Building Improvement Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 5,193
Building Sq. Ft: 6,361
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: COM SW COR NW 1/4 SEC 25 TP 18 R 3W TH N 10 FT TO POB TH CONT N 870 FT TH SE 225 FT TH S 860 FT TH W 225 FT TO POB SECT 25 TWSP 18S RANGE 3W
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,015
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 194,713
Municipality Name: VESTAVIA HILLS
Acres: 4.47
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: VESTAVIA HILLS
Tax Area: VESTAVIA HILLS
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,193
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 1943
County: Jefferson County
APN: 29 00 25 2 008 003.000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Vestavia Hills Elementary School West
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Louis Pizitz Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus
Public 9 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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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
6 days above 105° 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.11M – $1.35M
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