Welcome home to 1218 Colonial Ave in Gardendale! This 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers the space, convenience, and charm you’ve been looking for. The layout provides plenty of room for everyday living, entertaining, and making memories. Step outside and enjoy a flat, usable yard—perfect for pets, play, gardening, or simply relaxing outdoors. A two-car carport provides convenient covered parking and added storage options. Located in the heart of Gardendale with easy access to shopping, dining, schools, and major roadways, this home is ready for its next chapter. Come take a look and see why 1218 Colonial Ave could be the place you’ve been waiting for!
For sale
$230,000
1218 Colonial Ave, Gardendale, AL 35071
3beds
1,032sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Flat usable yardConvenient covered parkingAdded storage optionsTwo-car carport
- 43 days
- 107
- 2
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Josh Vernon 205-206-4334,
Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21463547
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Dining Room, Bathroom, Kitchen, Master Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Stove-Electric, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Closet, Yes
Features
- None, Tub/Shower Combo
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,032 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,032
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Parking (MLVL)
- Carport spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 1400123006050.000
- Special conditions: N/A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Over Foundation, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sherwood Forest
Location
- Region: Gardendale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $223/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $166,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,003
- Price range: $230K - $230K
- Date on market: 8/29/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $230,000$223/sqft |
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| 9/8/2026 | Contingent | $230,000$223/sqft |
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| 8/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $230,000+198.7%$223/sqft |
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| 8/26/2026 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
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| 6/17/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,500+5.3%$1/sqft |
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| 5/12/2025 | Listing removed | $1,425$1/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #21416632 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,425$1/sqft |
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| 5/2/2025 | Listing removed | $1,425$1/sqft |
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| 3/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,425+10%$1/sqft |
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| 3/16/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/17/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,295$1/sqft |
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| 2/9/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/20/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,295+20.5%$1/sqft |
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| 10/15/2019 | Listing removed | $1,075$1/sqft |
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| 7/21/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,075$1/sqft |
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| 2/9/2018 | Listing removed | $1,075$1/sqft |
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| 1/11/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,075$1/sqft |
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| 11/2/2017 | Sold | $77,000$75/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,003 +4.5% | $33,320 +4.5% |
| 2024 | $1,916 | $31,880 |
| 2023 | $1,916 +13% | $31,880 +13% |
| 2022 | $1,695 +20% | $28,200 +20% |
| 2021 | $1,412 +2.8% | $23,500 +2.8% |
| 2020 | $1,374 +9.8% | $22,860 +9.8% |
| 2019 | $1,251 +3.9% | $20,820 +3.9% |
| 2018 | $1,204 +119.3% | $20,040 +100% |
| 2017 | $549 | $10,020 |
| 2016 | $549 | $10,020 |
| 2015 | $549 +26.8% | $10,020 +3.1% |
| 2014 | $433 -12.6% | $9,720 |
| 2013 | $496 | $9,720 -1.7% |
| 2012 | $496 -1.2% | $9,890 -1.2% |
| 2011 | $502 | $10,010 |
| 2010 | $502 | $10,010 |
| 2009 | $502 -6.4% | $10,010 -6.4% |
| 2008 | $536 +5.9% | $10,690 +5.9% |
| 2007 | $506 +2% | $10,090 +2% |
| 2006 | $496 +3.7% | $9,890 +3.7% |
| 2005 | $478 +5.4% | $9,540 -45.7% |
| 2004 | $453 +15.7% | $17,580 +16.1% |
| 2003 | $392 +16.9% | $15,140 +126.3% |
| 2002 | $335 | $6,690 |
| 2001 | $335 | $6,690 |
| 2000 | $335 | $6,690 |
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Neighborhood: 35071
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gardendale
- Middle: Bragg
- High: Gardendale
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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