For sale

$749,500

5923 River View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35210

3beds

2,990sqft

$4,456/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1940

1.62 Acres Lot

$790,400 Zestimate^®

$251/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Looking for your own private riverfront retreat? Here it is! With 150 feet of river frontage, multiple tiered decks and a setting surrounded by mature woods, this beautiful estate offers the kind of privacy and scenery that’s hard to find elsewhere. This home features 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, along with an additional 700 square-foot air-conditioned detached space with its own half-bath. Whether you envision a guest suite, game room, home gym, sauna, studio, or entertaining space, the possibilities are endless. Step outside and enjoy spacious outdoor living that overlooks the Cahaba river, with wooded surroundings on all four sides as well as a scenic wooded backdrop across the river for an added sense of seclusion. Despite the private setting, you'll find yourself only minutes from I-20, Outlet Shops of Grand River, Buc-ee’s and Barber Motorsports Park. If you’ve been searching for a unique home that combines privacy, space and convenience, this would be the one for you!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1

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: Stone Counters
Level: First

Living room

Level: First

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Oven, Electric Water Heater
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room, Laundry (ROOM), Yes

Features

Recessed Lighting, Cathedral/Vaulted, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Tile
Windows: Bay Window(s)
Attic: Other,Yes
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Insert, Family Room, Gas

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 2,990 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,990
Finished area below ground: 0

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Driveway, Parking (MLVL)
Carport spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Open (PATIO), Patio, Open (DECK), Deck
Pool features: None
Fencing: Fenced
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Water
On waterfront: Yes
Waterfront features: Waterfront
Body of water: Cahaba River
Frontage length: 150

Lot

Size: 1.62 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 2400221000016.000
Special conditions: As Is

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Other
Foundation: Slab

Condition

Year built: 1940

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None

Location

Region: Birmingham

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $251/sqft
Tax assessed value: $495,300
Annual tax amount: $2,885
Price range: $749.5K - $749.5K
Date on market: 8/24/2026

Estimated market value

$790,400

$711,000 - $893,000

$2,582/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/28/2026	Listed for sale	$749,500+62.4%$251/sqft
Source: GALMLS #21462999 Report a problem
1/9/2019	Sold	$461,500-2.8%$154/sqft
Source: GALMLS #781483 Report a problem
11/16/2018	Pending sale	$475,000$159/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty Vestavia #781483 Report a problem
8/6/2018	Price change	$475,000-4.8%$159/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty Vestavia #781483 Report a problem
7/11/2018	Listed for sale	$499,000$167/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty Vestavia #781483 Report a problem
5/18/2018	Pending sale	$499,000$167/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty Vestavia #781483 Report a problem
10/3/2017	Price change	$499,000-5%$167/sqft
Source: Birmingham - Vestavia #781483 Report a problem
5/1/2017	Listed for sale	$525,000+8.5%$176/sqft
Source: RealtySouth #781483 Report a problem
3/31/2016	Sold	$484,000-0.2%$162/sqft
Source: GALMLS #742268 Report a problem
3/14/2016	Pending sale	$485,000$162/sqft
Source: ARC Realty #742268 Report a problem
3/2/2016	Listed for sale	$485,000+51.6%$162/sqft
Source: ARC Realty #742268 Report a problem
7/20/2010	Sold	$320,000-11.1%$107/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/4/2006	Sold	$360,000$120/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,885	$49,540
2024	$2,885	$49,540
2023	$2,885 +20.9%	$49,540 +20.5%
2022	$2,385	$41,120
2021	$2,385	$41,120
2020	$2,385 -45.3%	$41,120 +11.9%
2019	$4,359 -11.3%	$36,760 -55.6%
2018	$4,912	$82,840
2017	$4,912 +28.4%	$82,840 +28.4%
2016	$3,827 +105.6%	$64,540
2015	$1,861 +1.5%	$64,540 +103.5%
2014	$1,833 -2.6%	$31,720
2013	$1,881	$31,720 0%
2012	$1,881 -1.7%	$31,724 -1.7%
2011	$1,914 +203.2%	$32,270 +203.3%
2010	$631	$10,640
2009	$631 -1.8%	$10,640 -1.8%
2008	$643 +0.9%	$10,840 +0.9%
2007	$637 +2.7%	$10,740 +2.7%
2006	$621 +3.9%	$10,460 +3.9%
2005	$597 +5.9%	$10,070 -43.5%
2004	$564	$17,820 -0.4%
2003	$564 +17.8%	$17,900 +121.8%
2002	$479	$8,070
2001	$479	$8,070
2000	$479	$8,070