Welcome to 1436 Alford Avenue! Nestled on Shades Mountain in Hoover, this spacious 4BR/3BA home offers quick access to shopping, dining, and amenities in both Hoover and Vestavia. The main level features a kitchen with two roomy pantries, a large living room with French doors, a den with built-in bookshelves and a wood-burning fireplace, a charming dining room, a bright sunroom, and a cozy den. Two bedrooms are on this floor, including the primary suite with an en suite bath and walk-in closet. Upstairs offers a bedroom with its own bath and two large closets, plus a large room perfect for an office or study. Plus, attic space for all your storage needs. The full basement has potential to be so many things, from an exercise room to an extra playroom. Outside, the terraced backyard includes a well-kept wooden deck, space to garden, and plenty of room to relax. Fresh exterior paint updates this wonderful home!
For sale
$399,000
1436 Alford Ave, Birmingham, AL 35226
4beds
2,547sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$2,397/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.44 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$157/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceCharming dining roomCozy denWell-kept wooden deckDen with built-in bookshelvesFresh exterior paintBright sunroom
- 345 days |
- 1,657 |
- 102 |
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Listed by:
Jane Huston Crommelin 205-527-4251,
Ray & Poynor Properties
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21428189
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Bonus Room, Den/Family (ROOM), Dining Room, Bathroom, Kitchen, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Sunroom (ROOM)
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 2035
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Stove-Electric, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Floor Drain, Sink, Washer Hookup, In Basement, Basement Area, Yes
Features
- Workshop (INT), Tub/Shower Combo
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Finished,Block
- Attic: Walk-In,Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Masonry, Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,547 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,547
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Basement, Driveway, Garage Faces Front
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Outdoor Grill
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Features: Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 2900264007019.000
- Special conditions: N/A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Safe Room/Storm Cellar
- Subdivision: Shades Cliff
Location
- Region: Birmingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $157/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $418,300
- Annual tax amount: $6,074
- Price range: $399K - $399K
- Date on market: 8/14/2025
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | Price change | $399,000-9.1%$157/sqft |
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| 9/23/2025 | Price change | $439,000-5.6%$172/sqft |
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| 8/26/2025 | Price change | $465,000-6.8%$183/sqft |
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| 8/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,000+42.6%$196/sqft |
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| 4/8/2022 | Sold | $350,000-7.4%$137/sqft |
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| 3/30/2022 | Pending sale | $378,000$148/sqft |
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| 3/23/2022 | Contingent | $378,000$148/sqft |
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| 3/17/2022 | Price change | $378,000-4.3%$148/sqft |
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| 3/7/2022 | Listed for sale | $395,000$155/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,074 +1.2% | $83,660 +1.2% |
| 2024 | $6,001 +9.8% | $82,660 +9.8% |
| 2023 | $5,465 +134.6% | $75,280 +111.1% |
| 2022 | $2,330 +14% | $35,660 +13.9% |
| 2021 | $2,043 -4.1% | $31,320 -4% |
| 2020 | $2,131 +19% | $32,640 +9.6% |
| 2019 | $1,790 +7% | $29,780 +6.4% |
| 2018 | $1,673 -2.1% | $28,000 +6.6% |
| 2017 | $1,709 -14% | $26,260 -6.5% |
| 2016 | $1,987 +7.2% | $28,100 +7% |
| 2015 | $1,853 +1% | $26,260 +1.2% |
| 2014 | $1,835 -2.5% | $25,940 |
| 2013 | $1,883 | $25,940 |
| 2012 | $1,883 -1.2% | $25,940 -1.2% |
| 2011 | $1,906 +4.9% | $26,260 +4.9% |
| 2010 | $1,817 | $25,030 |
| 2009 | $1,817 -3% | $25,030 -3% |
| 2008 | $1,874 +0.9% | $25,810 +0.9% |
| 2007 | $1,856 +16.7% | $25,570 +16.7% |
| 2006 | $1,591 +0.9% | $21,910 +0.9% |
| 2005 | $1,577 +13.5% | $21,720 -43.3% |
| 2004 | $1,390 +4% | $38,280 +4% |
| 2003 | $1,337 +17.9% | $36,820 +135.7% |
| 2002 | $1,134 | $15,620 |
| 2001 | $1,134 | $15,620 |
| 2000 | $1,134 | $15,620 |
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Neighborhood: 35226
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Shades Mt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Berry Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8,11-12Distance: 5.8 mi
- 10/10Spain Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.1 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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