Sleek, Savvy, and Timeless! Even the yard has character with large natural boulders and interesting landscaping. Its a home that evokes intrigue, mystery and definite STYLE! Modern decorator paint combined with warm hardwood floors on the main and throughout the kitchen, set the right tone and atmosphere. Yes, it has numerous windows and super high ceilings, but its the arched door frames and the openness that give it such flair. Kitchen has classic white cabinetry, granite counters, black appliances and a breakfast bar that will keep guests close and children closer. Fight for features include 1 Fireplace, 2 bedrooms on the Main, BONUS room that allows you to work from home, AND a main level 2 car garage. Clear your calendar and get here now! NEW ROOF 2018, NEW HARDWOOD FLOORING ON MAIN LEVEL AND TILES IN KITCHEN IN 2016.
Sold for $292,900
$292,900
856 Lake Crest Dr, Birmingham, AL 35226
5beds
3,402sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 2005
0.41 Acres Lot
$533,700 Zestimate®
$86/sqft
$3,117 Estimated rent
Home value
$533,700
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Central
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Other, Carpet, Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,402 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood, Brick
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 3900214000004000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Wood
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 2005
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Birmingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $86/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $585,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,165
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2025 | Sold | $292,900-12.6%$86/sqft |
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| 6/8/2018 | Sold | $335,000-4.3%$98/sqft |
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| 5/19/2018 | Pending sale | $349,900$103/sqft |
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| 4/26/2018 | Price change | $349,900-2.8%$103/sqft |
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| 3/28/2018 | Listed for sale | $359,900+13.5%$106/sqft |
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| 8/26/2016 | Sold | $317,000+3.3%$93/sqft |
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| 2/4/2010 | Sold | $306,900-30.4%$90/sqft |
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| 11/5/2009 | Sold | $441,026+35.7%$130/sqft |
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| 5/1/2009 | Listing removed | $324,900$96/sqft |
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| 4/2/2009 | Listed for sale | $324,900+364.1%$96/sqft |
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| 9/10/2004 | Sold | $70,000$21/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,165 | $58,100 +7% |
| 2024 | -- | $54,300 -1% |
| 2023 | -- | $54,840 +14% |
| 2022 | -- | $48,100 +9.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $43,940 +11.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $39,480 |
| 2019 | -- | $39,480 +9.8% |
| 2018 | $2,558 | $35,960 |
| 2017 | $2,558 -8.1% | $35,960 -8% |
| 2016 | $2,784 | $39,080 |
| 2015 | $2,784 +2.4% | $39,080 +2.5% |
| 2014 | $2,720 -6.5% | $38,120 |
| 2013 | $2,909 | $38,120 -4.9% |
| 2012 | $2,909 -1.5% | $40,070 -1.5% |
| 2011 | $2,954 | $40,690 |
| 2010 | $2,954 | $40,690 |
| 2009 | $2,954 -2.2% | $40,690 -2.2% |
| 2008 | $3,022 | $41,620 |
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Neighborhood: 35226
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- 9/10Gwin Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2 mi
- 10/10Ira F Simmons Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 9/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
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- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- Hoover
- 35226
- 856 Lake Crest Dr