For sale

$475,000

311 Shades Crest Rd, Birmingham, AL 35226

3beds

2,356sqft

$3,015/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1955

0.48 Acres Lot

$460,100 Zestimate^®

$202/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Enjoy spacious 1-LEVEL LIVING in the heart of Bluff Park! Beautiful sunset/bluff views highlight this 3 BR/3 BA home situated on a 5-home cul-de-sac, offering 2,356 ft2 on ±0.48 acres with the benefits of a Shades Crest Rd location WITHOUT the through traffic! Walk to Park Ave sidewalks, school, restaurants & shopping. Inside you'll find 2 living spaces, generously sized rooms, a spacious kitchen with large eating area & separate dining room with versatility to serve other purposes. Extensive Aug-Sept 2026 improvements include NEW ROOF; entire interior freshly painted; new hardwood flooring in kitchen, laundry, 2nd living area & primary BR; new large wood back deck & stairs; fresh landscaping; fresh gravel on extended driveway; additional drainage; exterior pressure washing; new ceiling fans; etc! Spacious flat front yard & flat, fenced backyard offer plenty of room to enjoy outdoors. Also, Main HVAC NEW 2025 & Main water heater 2021. 1-car carport and plenty of parking!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Rooms

Room types: Bedroom, Den/Family (ROOM), Dining Room, 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

Dining room

Level: First

Family room

Level: First

Kitchen

Features: Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
Level: First

Living room

Level: First

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Central, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s), Whole House Fan

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Stove-Electric, Gas Water Heater
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room, Laundry (ROOM), Yes

Features

Recessed Lighting, Split Bedroom, Crown Molding, Smooth Ceilings, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Sitting Area in Master, Split Bedrooms, Tub/Shower Combo
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Windows: Window Treatments, Double Pane Windows
Basement: Crawl Space
Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Yes
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 2,356 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,356
Finished area below ground: 0

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Parking (MLVL)
Has attached garage: Yes
Carport spaces: 1
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Porch, Open (DECK), Deck
Exterior features: Lighting, Sprinkler System
Pool features: None
Fencing: Fenced
Has view: Yes
View description: Mountain(s)
Waterfront features: No

Lot

Size: 0.48 Acres
Features: Cul-De-Sac, Few Trees

Details

Parcel number: 3900161003027.000
Special conditions: N/A

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

1 Side Brick, Wood Siding

Condition

Year built: 1955

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public

Green energy

Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Ridge Vent

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Street Lights
Security: Security System
Subdivision: Bluff Park

Location

Region: Birmingham

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $202/sqft
Tax assessed value: $375,300
Annual tax amount: $5,335
Price range: $475K - $475K
Date on market: 10/5/2026
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$460,100

$437,000 - $483,000

$2,807/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/8/2026	Listed for sale	$475,000+159.6%$202/sqft
Source: GALMLS #21466870 Report a problem
8/21/2002	Sold	$183,000$78/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,335 +7%	$73,480 +7%
2024	$4,986 +3.2%	$68,680 +3.2%
2023	$4,831 +114%	$66,540 +109.1%
2022	$2,257 +21.2%	$31,820 +20.6%
2021	$1,862 +31.3%	$26,380 +30.2%
2020	$1,418	$20,260
2019	$1,418 -20.7%	$20,260 -20.1%
2018	$1,788 +1.7%	$25,360 +1.7%
2017	$1,758 +8.5%	$24,940 +8.2%
2016	$1,620	$23,040
2015	$1,620 -2%	$23,040 +1.2%
2014	$1,652	$22,760
2013	$1,652	$22,760 +0%
2012	$1,652 -4.1%	$22,756 -4.1%
2011	$1,723	$23,730
2010	$1,723	$23,730
2009	$1,723 -1.7%	$23,730 -1.7%
2008	$1,752 +1%	$24,140 +1%
2007	$1,736 +10.9%	$23,910 +10.9%
2006	$1,565 +3.7%	$21,560 +3.7%
2005	$1,509 +17.3%	$20,790 -41.3%
2004	$1,287 +3.9%	$35,440 +3.9%
2003	$1,239 +16.7%	$34,120 +133.4%
2002	$1,061	$14,620
2001	$1,061	$14,620
2000	$1,061	$14,620