A beautifully-maintained home in an established, desirable location! Settle in and feast your eyes on all these upgrades! 2022- roof replaced, windows replaced, bathrooms remodeled, kitchen remodeled, new dishwasher, downstairs AC/ furnace replaced, water heater replaced, interior electrical panel replaced. 2023- custom blinds installed and refrigerator replaced. 2024- upstairs AC/ heat pump replaced. 2025- kitchen range and exterior electrical panel replaced! This glorious Georgian style home sits a generous distance off popular Alford Avenue in the Bluff Park, Hoover area. Enjoy the extra long driveway that also serves as main level parking! The stylish yet neutral interior provides an ideal backdrop for your personal design. The primary bedroom and two additional bedrooms are all on the same level, as well as the laundry. The carport area is the ideal space to create an outdoor retreat. Be the lucky buyer who enjoys this low-maintenance property for years to come!
Sold for $370,000
$370,000
972 Alford Ave, Birmingham, AL 35226
3beds
1,888sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
0.34 Acres Lot
$373,700 Zestimate®
$196/sqft
$2,384 Estimated rent
Home value
$373,700
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Listed by:
Beth Harris CELL:205-948-4108,
The Realtors LLC
Bought with:
Tori Dill
Keller Williams Realty Hoover
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21434210
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Breakfast Room (ROOM), Bathroom, Half Bath (ROOM), Kitchen, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Dual Systems (HEAT), Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Upper Level, Laundry Closet, Yes
Features
- Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick (FIREPL), Gas Log, Great Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,888 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,888
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Parking (MLVL)
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Carport spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: 2+ story
- Patio & porch: Open (PATIO), Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 2900341007011.000
- Special conditions: N/A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Lighting, Thermostat, Ridge Vent
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights
- Subdivision: Shades Cliff
Location
- Region: Birmingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $196/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $344,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,447
- Price range: $370K - $370K
- Date on market: 10/15/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | Sold | $370,000+0%$196/sqft |
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| 11/30/2025 | Contingent | $369,990$196/sqft |
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| 11/8/2025 | Price change | $369,990-2.6%$196/sqft |
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| 10/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $379,990+13.4%$201/sqft |
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| 8/31/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/7/2022 | Sold | $335,000$177/sqft |
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| 9/7/2022 | Contingent | $335,000$177/sqft |
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| 8/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $335,000+50.9%$177/sqft |
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| 8/30/2021 | Sold | $222,000+11%$118/sqft |
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| 8/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $200,000+58.7%$106/sqft |
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| 8/29/2013 | Sold | $126,000+2.5%$67/sqft |
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| 7/27/2013 | Listed for sale | $122,900$65/sqft |
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| 5/18/2013 | Listing removed | $122,900$65/sqft |
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| 5/15/2013 | Price change | $122,900-10.2%$65/sqft |
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| 4/20/2013 | Price change | $136,900-5.5%$73/sqft |
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| 3/22/2013 | Price change | $144,900-3.3%$77/sqft |
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| 2/22/2013 | Price change | $149,900-4.3%$79/sqft |
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| 1/17/2013 | Listed for sale | $156,600+1.9%$83/sqft |
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| 12/11/2012 | Sold | $153,623-5.3%$81/sqft |
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| 11/17/2004 | Sold | $162,300+21.1%$86/sqft |
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| 6/7/2000 | Sold | $134,000$71/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,447 +1% | $34,440 +0.9% |
| 2024 | $2,424 -43.7% | $34,120 -42.5% |
| 2023 | $4,305 +5.3% | $59,300 +5.3% |
| 2022 | $4,089 | $56,320 +116.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $25,980 +3.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $25,180 +8.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $23,240 -45.4% |
| 2018 | $2,637 +10.8% | $42,580 +10% |
| 2017 | $2,380 +113.4% | $38,700 -2.5% |
| 2016 | $1,115 -55.9% | $39,680 +13.9% |
| 2015 | $2,529 +126.8% | $34,840 +8.8% |
| 2014 | $1,115 -10.6% | $32,020 |
| 2013 | $1,248 | $32,020 +86.3% |
| 2012 | $1,248 -1.3% | $17,188 -1.3% |
| 2011 | $1,265 -5.8% | $17,420 -5.7% |
| 2010 | $1,342 +1.7% | $18,480 +1.7% |
| 2009 | $1,319 -1.8% | $18,170 -1.8% |
| 2008 | $1,344 +4% | $18,510 +4% |
| 2007 | $1,292 +7% | $17,790 +7% |
| 2006 | $1,207 -48% | $16,630 -48% |
| 2005 | $2,323 +116.4% | $32,000 +8.2% |
| 2004 | $1,074 +8.9% | $29,580 +8.9% |
| 2003 | $986 +15.5% | $27,160 +131% |
| 2002 | $854 | $11,760 |
| 2001 | $854 0% | $11,760 |
| 2000 | $854 | $11,760 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 35226
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Shades Mt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Berry Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8,11-12Distance: 6.4 mi
- 10/10Spain Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Shades Mountain
- Middle: Berry
- High: Spain Park
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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