#21414847, Gwen Vinzant, Listing office: RealtySouth-Inverness Office
$899,000 List price
1226 Lake Forest Cir Birmingham, AL 35244
5 beds
4 full, 1 partial
6,311 sqft
0.6 acres
$142 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1226 Lake Forest Cir
Stunning 5BR/4.5BA 4-side brick home in the prestigious Riverchase community, zoned for award-winning Hoover schools! This 6311 ft² 2-story home sits on a private 0.55-acre lot overlooking the 10th hole of Riverchase CC Golf Course & features 120+ feet of waterfront on Riverchase Lake. Enjoy the serene backyard oasis w/ full-width wood deck, covered patio, gazebo, firepit, fountain, draped w/ Japanese Maples & Magnolias. Inside, find 2 gas fireplaces, spacious kitchen w/ Corian countertops, breakfast bar, & dining room & sunroom with lake views. Large laundry room also features Corian counters, utility sink & storage. Main-level primary suite includes dual vanities, jetted tub, separate shower, & two walk-in closets. Finished basement offers kitchenette, living area, bedroom, full bath, office, & storage. Enjoy a full home theater w/ stadium seating, 10kw Generac generator, walk-in attics, & 4-car garage. Rare opportunity for luxury and lifestyle combined!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingMulti Unit(s), Central, Natural Gas, Other
StatusActive
CoolingMulti Unit(s), Central Air, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s), Ridge Vent
Size6,311 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.554 Acres
Year built1988
ParkingAttached, Basement Parking, Driveway Parking, Lower Level, Parking (MLVL)
MLS #21424012
Attached garage4 spaces
FireplaceGas (FIREPL), Brick (FIREPL),Gas Logs
ViewLake, Golf Course
Virtual tour
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Ceiling Fan(s), Generator
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor, Vinyl
- Interior: Bay Window, Central Vacuum, Home Theater, Multiple Staircases, Recess Lighting, Security System
- Fireplace: Gas (FIREPL), Brick (FIREPL),Gas Logs
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 4 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Basement Parking, Driveway Parking, Lower Level, Parking (MLVL)
- View: Lake, Golf Course
- Exterior: Fireplace, Gazebo, Lighting System, Sprinkler System, Porch
- Heating: Multi Unit(s), Central, Natural Gas, Other
- Cooling: Multi Unit(s), Central Air, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s), Ridge Vent
- List Price: $899,000
- Price/SqFt: $142
- HOA Amount: $356 Annually
- Lot: Near Golf Course, Few Trees, Subdivision
- Directions: From Highway 150 turn onto Riverchase Drive, Right onto Lorna Road/Old Montgomery Hwy, Right onto Riverchase Pkwy W, Right onto Lake Forest Circle, House on Left
- Year Built: 1988
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 6,311 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.554 Acres
- MLS Number: 21424012
- Office Name: ARC Realty Vestavia
- Office Email: jnewman@arcrealtyco.com
- Listing Agent: Scott Heath
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Nearby schools
9
Trace Crossings Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.8 mi
•5454 Learning Ln
8
Riverchase Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.7 mi
•1950 Old Montgomery Hwy
10
Deer Valley Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.7 mi
•4990 Ross Bridge Pkwy
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $141,393. Typical income of Birmingham, AL residents is between $100k-200k annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
7%
<35k
25%
35k-100k
45%
100k-200k
23%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
18%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
50%
Married, No Kids
29%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
8%
18-34 yrs old
50%
35-64 yrs old
21%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis
PGA/LPGA
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
Chico's
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Cadillac
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
News
Classical
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1226 Lake Forest Cir
The listing price of 1226 Lake Forest Cir property is $899,000.
The property 1226 Lake Forest Cir is a house located in Birmingham, Alabama, 35244.
Active Listing: 1226 Lake Forest Cir is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1226 Lake Forest Cir are: Trace Crossings Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Riverchase Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Deer Valley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), R. F. Bumpus Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Pelham Park Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Simmons Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Pelham High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Helena High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
The property at 1226 Lake Forest Cir has 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1226 Lake Forest Cir is 6,311 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1226 Lake Forest Cir is 1988.
This home is located at 1226 Lake Forest Cir in Birmingham, AL and zip code 35244. This 6,311 square foot home, which was built in 1988, sits on a 0.55 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $899,000.
While more than 51 listings in Birmingham, AL in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 41 listings sold at asking price, and more than 65 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Birmingham, AL between May and June 2025 increased by 5.9%. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 26 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $476,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.