$5,938 Closing Credit¹
#21409924, Chris Burdette, Listing Office: Steel City at Keller Williams Realty
$479,900 List price
4229 Overlook Dr Birmingham, AL 35222
$5,699
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,702 sqft
0.4 acres
$282 / sqft
House
Property details
About 4229 Overlook Dr
Clean lines and an open floor plan are just the beginning of this fantastic mid century home, in historic Forest Park! The large formal living room and dining room are filled with natural light. Gleaming real hardwood floors throughout. A family room relates so well to outdoor entertaining around the sparkling swimming pool. Kitchen cabinets are topped with granite counters, gas cooking and loads of storage. The spacious primary bedroom suite offers two closets and a renovated full bathroom trimmed in classic black and white tiles. Roomy guest bedrooms share the second renovated full bathroom, with marble topped vanity. Enjoy the shaded and private rear deck. Single car garage and excellent storage on lower level. Location is perfect, minutes to UAB, Avondale park/entertainment and a short stroll to Forest Park village.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas, Forced Air, Other
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
(Contingent)
CoolingCentral Air, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size1,702 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.38 Acres
Year built1956
ParkingDriveway Parking, Lower Level, Off Street Parking
MLS #21413598
Attached garage1 space
Private poolYes
Virtual tour
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile Floor
- Interior: Recess Lighting
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Parking: Driveway Parking, Lower Level, Off Street Parking
- Exterior: Fenced Yard
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Forced Air, Other
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $479,900
- Price/SqFt: $281
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,683
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Interior Lot, Irregular Lot, Few Trees, Subdivision
- Directions: east on Clairmont thru Forest Park village, left on 42nd street at the light, right on Overlook, home on the right
- Year Built: 1956
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,702 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.38 Acres
- MLS Number: 21413598
- Office Name: RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
- Office Email: SBUCHANAN@REALTYSOUTH.COM
- Listing Agent: Steve Buchanan
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2021 | Home Sold | $426,000 |
| Jun 27, 2014 | Home Sold | $200,000 |
| Apr 13, 2007 | Home Sold | $245,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $41,460 | $2,683 |
| 2022 | $37,990 | $2,683 |
| 2021 | $30,280 | $2,123 |
| 2020 | $26,880 | $1,877 |
| 2018 | $25,500 | $1,777 |
| 2017 | $21,960 | $1,520 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Avondale Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.2 mi
•4000 8th Ct S
1
I3 Academy
Public Charter KG-5
1.4 mi
•55th Place 1st Avenue South
10
Crestline Elementary School
Public District PK-6
1.4 mi
•3785 W Jackson Blvd
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 $98,818. Most Birmingham, AL residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
6%
<35k
45%
35k-100k
22%
100k-200k
27%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
58%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
10%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
49%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hiking/backpacking
Minor League Baseball Games
Skiing/snowboarding
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
New York & Company
Nordstrom
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chipotle
Chick-fil-A
California Pizza Kitchen
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Kia
BMW
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Talk/Personality
News
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 4229 Overlook Dr
The listing price of 4229 Overlook Dr property is $479,900.
The property 4229 Overlook Dr is a house located in Birmingham, Alabama, 35222.
Accepting Backup Offers: 4229 Overlook Dr 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 4229 Overlook Dr are: Avondale Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), I3 Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Crestline Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Hays K - 8 School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Mountain Brook Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), W. E. Putnam Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Woodlawn High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Ramsay High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Jefferson County Virtual School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,683 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 16, 2021 for $426,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 4229 Overlook Dr has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 4229 Overlook Dr is 1,702 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 4229 Overlook Dr is 1956.
This home is located at 4229 Overlook Dr in Birmingham, AL and zip code 35222 in the Forest Park neighborhood. This 1,702 square foot home, which was built in 1956, sits on a 0.38 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $479,900.
In March 2025, from all listings sold in Birmingham, AL there were more than 66 sold above asking price, over 136 sold below and more than 73 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Birmingham, AL between February and March 2025 increased by 14.8%. Listings spent 42 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $272,633 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.