Open House 1-3 Sunday June 7th. Inviting Deer Valley garden home with a spacious great room featuring arched doorways, a decorative fireplace, and alcove for a flat-screen TV. The large dining room easily seats 8, and the well-designed kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, pantry, and bright eat-in area. Split-bedroom layout includes a generous primary suite with jetted tub, separate shower, double vanities, and walk-in closet. Enjoy a 2-car garage, screened side porch, and flat fenced backyard. Underground storm shelter in garage. Spray foam insulated and partially floored attic. Conveniently located just minutes from I-459 and Ross Bridge shopping, dining, and amenities. Hoover Schools!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (6/30)
$319,900
5281 Cottage Cir, Birmingham, AL 35226
3beds
1,624sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$197/sqft
$29/mo HOA
What's special
Flat fenced backyardDecorative fireplaceJetted tubBright eat-in areaDouble vanitiesWalk-in closetSpacious great room
- 49 days |
- 930 |
- 62 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chase McCain 205-388-7669,
LIST Birmingham
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21453974
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, 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
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters, Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Stove-Electric, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Closet, Yes
Features
- Recessed Lighting, Cathedral/Vaulted, Tray Ceiling(s), Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Double Vanity, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,624 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,624
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Parking (MLVL), Garage Faces Front
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open (PATIO), Patio, Porch, Porch Screened
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 3900291000177.000
- Special conditions: N/A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- 1 Side Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Curbs
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Cottages At Deer Valley
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $345 annually
Location
- Region: Birmingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $197/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $315,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,241
- Price range: $319.9K - $319.9K
- Date on market: 5/23/2026
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
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Estimated sales range
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Rent Zestimate®
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Price change | $319,900-3%$197/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $329,900+83.3%$203/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/26/2019 | Sold | $180,000+7.4%$111/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2004 | Sold | $167,674$103/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,241 +4.2% | $31,600 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $2,151 +5.1% | $30,360 +5% |
| 2023 | $2,047 +15.8% | $28,920 +15.3% |
| 2022 | $1,768 +15.9% | $25,080 +15.4% |
| 2021 | $1,525 +5.1% | $21,740 +4.9% |
| 2020 | $1,451 +5.4% | $20,720 +5.2% |
| 2019 | $1,377 +15% | $19,700 +14.4% |
| 2018 | $1,197 +1.5% | $17,220 +1.4% |
| 2017 | $1,180 +3.7% | $16,980 +3.5% |
| 2016 | $1,138 | $16,400 |
| 2015 | $1,138 +7.2% | $16,400 +7.3% |
| 2014 | $1,061 -20.9% | $15,280 |
| 2013 | $1,342 | $15,280 -17.3% |
| 2012 | $1,342 -1.2% | $18,480 -1.2% |
| 2011 | $1,358 | $18,700 |
| 2010 | $1,358 -2.6% | $18,700 -2.6% |
| 2009 | $1,393 -1.7% | $19,190 -1.7% |
| 2008 | $1,418 +0.9% | $19,530 +0.9% |
| 2007 | $1,406 +13.7% | $19,360 +13.7% |
| 2006 | $1,236 +3.9% | $17,020 +3.9% |
| 2005 | $1,189 +45.7% | $16,380 +104.8% |
| 2004 | $816 | $8,000 |
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$170Home insurance
$105HOA fees
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 35226
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Deer Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Robert F Bumpus Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 9/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 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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