Better than new with lush, established landscaping! Welcome to this fully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home tucked on a quiet street in Hoover’s Bluff Park area. A charming front porch welcomes you into a beautifully renovated interior with fresh paint & new hardwoods throughout, creating a seamless, updated feel. This completely open floorplan allows for a spacious living area with brick fireplace flowing into a stunning kitchen with all-new stainless-steel appliances, large pantry & an oversized quartz island with undermount sink—perfect for prep and entertaining. Primary suite features a renovated bath with a large walk-in shower, while two additional bedrooms share a stylishly updated full bath with dual sink vanity. The following updates are NEW: Roof, HVAC, water heater, electrical, & crawl space vapor barrier. Exterior freshly painted with a new large deck overlooking the lush backyard. Convenient to Moss Rock Preserve, UAB, downtown, and I-65/Hwy 31. Move-in ready! Welcome Home!
Sold for $440,000
$440,000
1049 Shades Ave, Birmingham, AL 35226
3beds
1,656sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
0.42 Acres Lot
$402,300 Zestimate®
$266/sqft
$2,300 Estimated rent
Home value
$402,300
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Listed by:
Jamie Goff 205-296-2323,
ARC Realty - Homewood
Bought with:
Emily Ness
ARC Realty - Hoover
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21452587
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 392
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Stove-Electric, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Basement Area, Laundry (ROOM), Yes
Features
- None, Smooth Ceilings, Separate Shower, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished,Daylight,Block
- Attic: Other,Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,656 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,656
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One,Multi/Split
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Open (DECK), Deck
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 2900353004002.000
- Special conditions: N/A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Imperial Forest
Location
- Region: Birmingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $266/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $342,100
- Price range: $440K - $440K
- Date on market: 5/11/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Sold | $440,000+10%$266/sqft |
Source:  GALMLS #21452587 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Contingent | $399,900$241/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #21452587 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,900+81.8%$241/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #21452587 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2026 | Sold | $220,000+70.5%$133/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #21455612 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/1998 | Sold | $129,000$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $34,220 +0.9% |
| 2024 | -- | $33,900 +14.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $29,620 +5.3% |
| 2022 | -- | $28,140 +8.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $25,960 +3.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $25,160 +8.4% |
| 2019 | -- | $23,220 +10.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $21,000 +8.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $19,280 -9.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $21,200 +12.8% |
| 2015 | -- | $18,800 +8.2% |
| 2014 | $1,347 | $17,380 |
| 2013 | $1,347 | $17,380 -6.3% |
| 2012 | $1,347 -1.2% | $18,557 -1.2% |
| 2011 | $1,364 -6.7% | $18,790 -6.7% |
| 2010 | $1,462 +2% | $20,130 +2% |
| 2009 | $1,433 -1.6% | $19,740 -1.6% |
| 2008 | $1,457 +4.4% | $20,070 +4.4% |
| 2007 | $1,395 +7.5% | $19,220 +7.6% |
| 2006 | $1,298 +3.7% | $17,870 +3.7% |
| 2005 | $1,251 +9% | $17,230 -45.5% |
| 2004 | $1,147 +9.6% | $31,600 +9.6% |
| 2003 | $1,047 +15.2% | $28,840 +130.5% |
| 2002 | $908 | $12,510 |
| 2001 | $908 | $12,510 |
| 2000 | $908 | $12,510 |
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Neighborhood: 35226
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Shades Mt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Berry Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8,11-12Distance: 6 mi
- 10/10Spain Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Shades Mountain
- Middle: Berry
- High: Spain Park
Source: GALMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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