This beautiful home offers extensive living space perfect for family and entertaining. Inside, you’ll find a formal living room, formal dining room, and a great room with fireplace - all featuring new hardwood floors. The updated kitchen is straight out of a magazine, with new cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, pull-out shelving, a farmhouse sink and more. Natural light floods the kitchen’s eating area, which opens seamlessly to the great room. Step outside to enjoy the expansive open back deck. The extra-large master suite includes his & her closets, a separate tub and shower, and private access to the screened porch - the perfect retreat. Upstairs, you’ll find four spacious bedrooms, each with walk-in closets, plus a Jack-and-Jill bath and a private hall bath. Storage is abundant throughout. The finished daylight basement features a large game room, workout space, and full bath, offering even more versatility. This home truly has it all, space, style and updates throughout.
Sold for $540,000
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$540,000
1938 River Way Dr, Birmingham, AL 35244
5beds
4,633sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
0.51 Acres Lot
$543,200 Zestimate®
$117/sqft
$4,204 Estimated rent
Home value
$543,200
$429,000 - $690,000
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Listed by:
Gwen Vinzant 205-222-4750,
RealtySouth-Inverness Office,
Jana Woodruff 205-601-9054,
RealtySouth-Inverness Office
Bought with:
Chase Horton
Real Broker LLC
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21433451
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Breakfast Room (ROOM), Dining Room, Bathroom, Great Room, Half Bath (ROOM), Kitchen, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Play/Rec (ROOM)
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 2134
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Plumbed for Gas in Kit, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Stove-Gas, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Upper Level, Laundry Closet, Yes
Features
- Recessed Lighting, Split Bedroom, High Ceilings, Crown Molding, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Double Vanity, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Block
- Attic: Walk-In,Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick (FIREPL), Gas Starter, Den, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,633 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,558
- Finished area below ground: 1,075
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Porch Screened, Open (DECK), Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Features: Few Trees, Subdivision
Details
- Parcel number: 117260002008.000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Brick Over Foundation, Other
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Ridge Vent
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf Access, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Walking Paths, Curbs
- Subdivision: Riverchase
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Management
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Utilities for Comm Areas
- HOA fee: $431 annually
Location
- Region: Birmingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $117/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $562,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,741
- Price range: $540K - $540K
- Date on market: 10/7/2025
- Listing terms: Relocation Property
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/12/2026 | Sold | $540,000+3.9%$117/sqft |
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| 1/17/2026 | Contingent | $519,900$112/sqft |
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| 12/9/2025 | Price change | $519,900-1.9%$112/sqft |
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| 10/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $529,900+8.1%$114/sqft |
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| 5/20/2022 | Sold | $490,000$106/sqft |
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| 4/25/2022 | Contingent | $490,000$106/sqft |
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| 4/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $490,000+81.5%$106/sqft |
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| 1/10/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/10/2020 | Listed for rent | $3,000$1/sqft |
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| 11/28/2012 | Sold | $270,000+31.7%$58/sqft |
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| 2/25/2011 | Sold | $205,000-2.4%$44/sqft |
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| 11/30/2010 | Price change | $210,000-12.5%$45/sqft |
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| 10/30/2010 | Price change | $239,900-7.7%$52/sqft |
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| 9/4/2010 | Price change | $259,900-8.6%$56/sqft |
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| 7/8/2010 | Price change | $284,500-11%$61/sqft |
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| 4/25/2010 | Price change | $319,500-3.2%$69/sqft |
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| 4/3/2010 | Listed for sale | $329,900-1.8%$71/sqft |
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| 2/1/2010 | Sold | $335,817-3.9%$72/sqft |
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| 11/13/2009 | Listed for sale | $349,500-2.6%$75/sqft |
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| 11/30/2007 | Listing removed | $359,000$77/sqft |
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| 11/14/2007 | Listed for sale | $359,000+2.9%$77/sqft |
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| 11/9/2004 | Sold | $349,000$75/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,741 +1.2% | $56,260 +1.2% |
| 2024 | $3,699 +7.9% | $55,620 +7.9% |
| 2023 | $3,427 +24.1% | $51,540 +22.7% |
| 2022 | $2,762 +7.7% | $42,000 +7.6% |
| 2021 | $2,565 +0.5% | $39,040 +0.5% |
| 2020 | $2,553 +5% | $38,860 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $2,432 | $37,040 +1.5% |
| 2017 | $2,432 +6% | $36,500 +5.6% |
| 2015 | $2,294 +4.2% | $34,560 +2.5% |
| 2014 | $2,201 | $33,720 |
| 2013 | $2,201 | $33,720 |
| 2012 | $2,201 -51.3% | $33,720 -50.4% |
| 2011 | $4,521 +100.3% | $67,980 +96.7% |
| 2010 | $2,257 -4.4% | $34,560 -4.3% |
| 2009 | $2,361 +0.7% | $36,120 +0.7% |
| 2007 | $2,344 +13.1% | $35,860 -88.7% |
| 2005 | $2,072 +3.9% | $317,700 +3.9% |
| 2004 | $1,994 | $305,900 |
| 2003 | $1,994 +10.5% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,805 | -- |
| 2001 | $1,805 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 35244
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Riverchase Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Berry Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8,11-12Distance: 6.1 mi
- 10/10Spain Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Riverchase
- 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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