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#21414215, Terry Marlowe, Listing office: Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
$1,095,000 List price
1272 Highland Lakes Trl Birmingham, AL 35242
$10,000
Closing credit¹
6 beds
4 full, 1 partial
5,713 sqft
0.9 acres
$192 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1272 Highland Lakes Trl
Discover the home you've always envisioned! This magnificent 5700 sq ft +, 4-sided brick estate welcomes you through custom "castle doors" into a grand 23 ft foyer. A gourmet kitchen, complete with Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and walk-in pantry, flows effortlessly into the keeping room. Entertain in the dramatic great room with its 23ft ceilings. Retreat to your luxurious main-level master suite, featuring custom closets and spacious, updated master bath. The main level also offers a 2-car garage and inviting sunroom. Upstairs, find two more bedrooms, a second master suite, another full bathroom, and a sprawling bonus room. The finished, walk-out basement is an entertainer's dream with a pool table area, living space, full kitchen, full bathroom Situated on Blue Heron Lake within prestigious Highland Lakes, this home also includes a fenced yard, outdoor LED lighting, outdoor fireplace, patio slab wired with power, boat with electric boat winch and home irrigation system.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
(Contingent)
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size5,713 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.888 Acres
Year built2000
ParkingBasement Parking, Driveway Parking, Lower Level, Parking (MLVL), Off Street Parking
MLS #21419964
Attached garage4 spaces
FireplaceGas (FIREPL), Gas Logs
ViewLake
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Microwave, Electric Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor
- Interior: Recess Lighting
- Fireplace: Gas (FIREPL), Gas Logs
- Total Bedroom Count: 6
- Garage Space: 4 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Basement Parking, Driveway Parking, Lower Level, Parking (MLVL), Off Street Parking
- View: Lake
- Exterior: Fenced Yard, Fireplace, Lighting System, Sprinkler System, Porch
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $1,095,000
- Price/SqFt: $191
- HOA Amount: $1734 Annually
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,064
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Few Trees, Subdivision
- Directions: Hwy 280 East to Highland Lakes - thru gates on Highland Lakes Dr - Left onto Highland Lakes Trl - House will be on the Right
- Year Built: 2000
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 5,713 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.888 Acres
- MLS Number: 21419964
- Office Name: ARC Realty Cahaba Heights
- Office Phone: (205) 969-8910
- Office Email: jnewman@arcrealtyco.com
- Listing Agent: Erle Fairly
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2017 | Home Sold | $762,500 |
| Sep 18, 2007 | Home Sold | $750,000 |
| Sep 18, 2007 | Home Sold | $750,000 |
| Jun 23, 2005 | Home Sold | $659,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $82,120 | $3,064 |
| 2022 | $76,340 | $2,847 |
| 2021 | $71,660 | $2,847 |
| 2020 | $70,160 | $2,672 |
| 2019 | $70,880 | $2,643 |
| 2018 | $68,040 | $2,952 |
| 2017 | $65,160 | $2,826 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
10
Greystone Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•300 Village St
9
Mt Laurel Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•1 Jefferson Pl
8
Inverness Elementary School
Public District KG-3
2.9 mi
•5251 Valleydale Rd
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 $142,330. Most Birmingham, AL residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. Typical family type is married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
17%
<35k
16%
35k-100k
42%
100k-200k
25%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
17%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
41%
Married, No Kids
38%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
20%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
12%
18-34 yrs old
52%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
PGA/LPGA
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
BJs Wholesale Club
Stein Mart
Kmart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Panera
Cracker Barrel
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
Infiniti
Lexus
Lincoln
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Hits
Oldies
News/Talk/Information
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
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About 1272 Highland Lakes Trl
The listing price of 1272 Highland Lakes Trl property is $1,095,000.
The property 1272 Highland Lakes Trl is a house located in Birmingham, Alabama, 35242.
Accepting Backup Offers: 1272 Highland Lakes Trl is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 1272 Highland Lakes Trl are: Greystone Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Mt Laurel Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Inverness Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Oak Mountain Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Chelsea Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Berry Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Spain Park High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Chelsea High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Oak Mountain High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,064 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 15, 2017 for $762,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1272 Highland Lakes Trl has 6 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1272 Highland Lakes Trl is 5,713 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1272 Highland Lakes Trl is 2000.
This home is located at 1272 Highland Lakes Trl in Birmingham, AL and zip code 35242. This 5,713 square foot home, which was built in 2000, sits on a 0.89 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,095,000.
Birmingham, AL housing market in May 2025 saw over 88 listings sold above listed price, more than 88 sold at listed price and over 183 sold below. The number of listings in Birmingham, AL increased by 8.5% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $305,000 and the average listing age was 36 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.