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844 Essex Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35222

$995,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
3,268 SqFt
$304/SqFt
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844 Essex Rd, Birmingham$995,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingDetached, Driveway Parking, Parking (MLVL), Off Street Parking
Year Built1928
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air, Electric, Split System
BasementYes
FireplaceGas (FIREPL), Woodburning, Stone (FIREPL), Gas Logs
MLS #21402374
Lot Size0.43 Acres
StatusActive

About 844 Essex Rd

Welcome to the quintessential Forest Park home you've been waiting for. Set on a large lot on sought-after Essex Road, this 1920s, 3BR/2.5BA home boasts tremendous curb appeal with a covered porch & clay tile roof. Inside, nearly all original detail is intact, from the stunning iron cased windows with original hardware to the solid mahogany doors throughout. This home features all of the incredible details you can only find in a historic home. Great floor plan with a large living room that opens to the dining room & charming sunroom with curved walls wrapping around to the kitchen and butlers pantry. The kitchen features an incredible, original farm sink & fire brick archway over the range. ML also has a sunporch & original greenhouse, which would make a great workspace. Upstairs, you'll find a gracious landing, a study, large bedrooms, and beautiful, vintage tile in both bathrooms. Outside, the carriage house has been renovated with a BR, kitchen & full bath.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1928
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 3,268 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
  • Office Email: jdorsett@realtysouth.com
  • Listing Agent: Jacob Dorsett

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Stove
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Interior: French Doors, Multiple Staircases, Textured Walls
  • Fireplace: Gas (FIREPL), Woodburning, Stone (FIREPL), Gas Logs

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Guest Quarters, Porch

Parking Information:

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Driveway Parking, Parking (MLVL), Off Street Parking

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Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.43 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Split System

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Heading east on Clairmont Ave, turn right onto Essex Road. House is on the right.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $995,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $304/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $4,392
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Birmingham, AL

City

Med. Sold Price

$263.6K

Med. Price/SqFt

$163

Avg. Days On Market

43

# of Sold Homes

257

844 Essex Rd vs Birmingham

24 DAYS ON ROCKET

-19 Days

$995,000

+$731.3K More

$304/SqFt

+$140 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $731.3K more than the Median Sold Price and $140/SqFt more than other homes in Birmingham, AL.

Based on homes sold in November 2024

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Number: #21402374

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
  • Office Email: jdorsett@realtysouth.com
  • Listing Agent: Jacob Dorsett

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$4,392$67,240
2018$4,430$67,820
2017$4,364$66,820

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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2
/10

  • Avondale Elementary School

  • 4000 8th Ct S

  • 0.34 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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10
/10

  • Crestline Elementary School

  • 3785 W Jackson Blvd

  • 1.20 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-6

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10
/10

  • Mountain Brook Elementary School

  • 3020 Cambridge Rd

  • 2.30 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-6

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $161,538. Most Birmingham, AL residents have annual incomes $200k+. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 844 Essex Rd

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 844 Essex Rd property is $995,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 844 Essex Rd is a house located in Birmingham, Alabama, 35222.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 844 Essex Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $4,392 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 844 Essex Rd has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 844 Essex Rd is 3,268 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 844 Essex Rd is 1928.

Rocket Homes›Alabama›Jefferson County›Birmingham›35222›844 Essex Rd

This home is located at 844 Essex Rd in Birmingham, AL and zip code 35222 in the Forest Park neighborhood. This 3,268 square foot home, which was built in 1928, sits on a 0.43 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 09, 2024 and is currently priced at $995,000.

Over 51 listings were sold over their listed price in November 2024 in Birmingham, AL. In the same period over 137 listings were sold below the listed price and 69 listings were sold for the listed price. Between October 2024 and November 2024, Birmingham, AL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 12.4%. The median list price of listings available in November 2024 was $263,633, while the average time on the real estate market was 43 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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