Property Attributes
- MLS#21428189
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyJEFFERSON
- CityHoover
- AreaBluff Park - Hoover - Riverchase
- NeighborhoodShades Cliff
- Zip35226
- Style
- Year Built1960
- Price$ 399,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2547
- Lot Size0.44 Acres
Data Source:
Greater Alabama MLS (GALMLS)
Property Description
Welcome to 1436 Alford Avenue! Nestled on Shades Mountain in Hoover, this spacious 4BR/3BA home offers quick access to shopping, dining, and amenities in both Hoover and Vestavia. The main level features a kitchen with two roomy pantries, a large living room with French doors, a den with built-in bookshelves and a wood-burning fireplace, a charming dining room, a bright sunroom, and a cozy den. Two bedrooms are on this floor, including the primary suite with an en suite bath and walk-in closet. Upstairs offers a bedroom with its own bath and two large closets, plus a large room perfect for an office or study. Plus, attic space for all your storage needs. The full basement has potential to be so many things, from an exercise room to an extra playroom. Outside, the terraced backyard includes a well-kept wooden deck, space to garden, and plenty of room to relax. Fresh exterior paint updates this wonderful home!
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Shades Mountain Elementary School | Berry Middle School | Spain Park High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/14/2025 | Listed $499,000 |
| 8/26/2025 | 7$465,000 |
| 9/23/2025 | 6$439,000 |
| 10/27/2025 | 10$399,000 |
General Features
| Heating | Central (HEAT) |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Central (COOL) |
| Laundry Y/N | Yes |
| Development Status | Existing |
| Fireplaces | 1 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Water | Public Water |
| Status | Active |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Year Built | 1960 |
| Subdivision | SHADES CLIFF |
| Water Heater | Gas (WTRHTR) |
| View | Mountain View |
| Topography | Some Trees |
| County | Jefferson |
| Class | RESIDENTIAL |
| Type | Single Family |
| FIPS Code | 01073 |
| Levels | 1.5-Story |
| Status | Active |
| Tax District | HOOVER |
| Subdivision | AL |
| Sale/Rent | For Sale |
| ROOMS | Bedroom (ROOM),Bonus (ROOM),Den/Family (ROOM),Dining Room (ROOM),Full Bath (ROOM),Kitchen (ROOM),Master Bath (ROOM),Master Bedroom (ROOM),Sunroom (ROOM) |
| Area | Bluff Park,Hoover,Riverchase |
| Primary City | Hoover |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/bham/21428189 |
| High School | SPAIN PARK |
| City | HOOVER |
| Financing | Cash,Conventional |
| Elementary School | SHADES MOUNTAIN |
| Middle School | BERRY |
| Loft (Y/N) | No |
| Legal Description | LOTS 14 & 15 BLK 12 SHADES CLIFF 7/97 |
| DOM | 390 |
| Postal Code | 35226 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 156.65 |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Bay Window,French Doors,Safe Room/Storm Cellar,Workshop (INT) |
|---|---|
| Basement | Full Basement |
| Beds | 4 |
| Floors | Carpet,Hardwood,Tile Floor |
| LAUNDRY LOCATION | Laundry (BSMT) |
| Kitchen Features | Eating Area,Pantry |
| Attic | Walk-In |
| KITCHEN EQUIPMENT | Cooktop-Electric,Dishwasher Built-In,Oven-Electric,Refrigerator,Self-Cleaning,Stove-Electric |
| Fireplace Type | Woodburning |
| Room 1 | Living |
| Room 10 | Bedroom |
| Room 11 | Full Bath |
| Room 12 | Bonus |
| Room 2 | Dining Room |
| Room 3 | Kitchen |
| Room 4 | Sunroom |
| Room 5 | Den/Family |
| Room 6 | Master Bedroom |
| Room 7 | Master Bath |
| Room 8 | Bedroom |
| Room 9 | Full Bath |
Exterior Features
| Exterior | 4 Sides Brick |
|---|---|
| Foundation | Basement |
| Waterfront | No |
| Lot Size Area | 0.44 |
| Patio? | Yes |
| Exterior Features | Fenced Yard,Grill,Porch |
| Pool? | No |
| Patio | Covered - (PATIO) |
| Flood Plain (Y/N) | No |
| SEWER/SEPTIC | Septic |
| Parcel Access | Public Road |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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