Located in one of Cahaba Heights' most desirable walkable locations, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers an outstanding opportunity for investors, builders, remodelers, or buyers ready to create their dream home. Just one block from Crestline Bagel, El ZunZun, Olive Branch, and Doodle, you'll enjoy easy access to some of the area's favorite dining and shopping destinations. The home sits on a large, level, fenced backyard with plenty of room for expansion, outdoor living, or future improvements. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from UAB and Downtown Birmingham, this property combines an unbeatable location with incredible potential. While the home needs updating and is being sold as-is, it's the perfect chance to renovate, add value, and build equity in one of Birmingham's most sought-after neighborhoods. Opportunities like this are hard to find! All offers are subject to the approval of the Probate Court of Jefferson County AL
Cahaba Heights, located between U.S. 280 and the Cahaba River, is a residential and commercial Vestavia Hills neighborhood with wooded hillsides and a village-style retail strip. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Cahaba Heights Road corridor near the Summit Boulevard area, where patios, boutiques, and local counters keep the sidewalks active. Community pillars include Overton Park, the casual bar-and-grill scene at The Casual Pint, and the long-running neighborhood staple Diplomat Deli. Housing leans toward mid-century ranches and updated brick homes on curving streets, with newer builds tucked into infill lots. Small parks and creek crossings shape the geography, while nearby trailheads and green pockets set a relaxed, outdoors-forward rhythm.
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Market insights
3213 Ridgely Dr · $325,000
DAYS ON MARKET
51 days
The average home goes pending in 48 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$325,000
Median sale price in this area is $328,093. (1% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
Handyman special
Attic present
Other ceiling details (see remarks)
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom with tub/shower combo
Kitchen
Laminate countertops
Electric oven
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Laundry in a closet on the main level
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central cooling
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Open patio
Home design
Existing single-family home
Not a tri-level, split level, or split foyer
Parking
Off-street parking
Construction
Wood siding exterior
Crawl space foundation
Utilities
Public water
Connected sewer
Gas water heater
Internet availability unknown
Financial info
Down payment assistance available
Other
Lot size approximately 0.29 acres
Located in the Cahaba Acres subdivision
Electricity and solar
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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
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 107° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Vestavia, AL • 35243
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3213 Ridgely Dr
$319,530
$5,471 under list price of $325K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $299K to $550K.