5278 Cottage Ln, Birmingham, AL 35226
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$311,700
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Lauren Waites 205-381-3324,
ERA King Real Estate - Birmingham
Ruby Brown
Transaction Advisory Group LLC
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: Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove-Gas, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Closet, Yes
Features
- None, High Ceilings, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Linen Closet, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,170 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,170
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open (PATIO), Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Subdivision
Details
- Parcel number: 3900291000072.000
- Special conditions: N/A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- 1 Side Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Ridge Vent
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Deer Valley
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: None
- HOA fee: $335 annually
Location
- Region: Birmingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $256/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $267,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,891
- Price range: $300K - $300K
- Date on market: 11/27/2023
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2023 | Sold | $300,000$256/sqft |
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| 12/10/2023 | Contingent | $300,000$256/sqft |
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| 11/29/2023 | Listed for sale | $300,000+87.5%$256/sqft |
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| 7/30/2014 | Sold | $160,000+4.9%$137/sqft |
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| 12/1/2004 | Sold | $152,500+38.8%$130/sqft |
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| 7/8/1998 | Sold | $109,900$94/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,891 +5.1% | $26,780 +4.9% |
| 2024 | $1,800 +4.3% | $25,520 +4.2% |
| 2023 | $1,726 +8.3% | $24,500 +8% |
| 2022 | $1,594 +12.3% | $22,680 +11.8% |
| 2021 | $1,419 +4.2% | $20,280 +4% |
| 2020 | $1,363 +4.2% | $19,500 +4.1% |
| 2019 | $1,308 +30.6% | $18,740 +29.1% |
| 2018 | $1,001 -5.6% | $14,520 -5.3% |
| 2017 | $1,061 +3.3% | $15,340 +3.1% |
| 2016 | $1,027 | $14,880 |
| 2015 | $1,027 +3.7% | $14,880 +4.1% |
| 2014 | $990 -9% | $14,300 |
| 2013 | $1,088 | $14,300 -4.5% |
| 2012 | $1,088 -1.2% | $14,980 -1.2% |
| 2011 | $1,101 | $15,160 |
| 2010 | $1,101 | $15,160 |
| 2009 | $1,101 -0.9% | $15,160 -0.9% |
| 2007 | $1,110 +10.3% | $15,290 +10.3% |
| 2006 | $1,006 +3.7% | $13,860 +3.7% |
| 2005 | $970 +2.1% | $13,360 -48.9% |
| 2004 | $950 +9.4% | $26,160 +9.4% |
| 2003 | $868 +9.4% | $23,920 +118.8% |
| 2002 | $794 | $10,930 |
| 2001 | $794 | $10,930 |
Neighborhood: 35226
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Deer Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Robert F Bumpus Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 9/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Deer Valley
- Middle: Bumpus, Robert F
- High: Hoover
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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- Alabama
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- 35226
- 5278 Cottage Ln