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#21420002, Chase McCain, Listing office: LIST Birmingham
$619,000 List price
4968 Sussex Rd Birmingham, AL 35242
3 beds
3 full
3,318 sqft
0.6 acres
$187 / sqft
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Property details
About 4968 Sussex Rd
This beautifully remodeled home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac just minutes from Hwy 119, Hwy 280, and the Meadow Brook subdivision. It features three bedrooms and three full baths—with three bedrooms and two full baths on the main level. The main level also includes a formal living and dining room, a laundry room, and an updated kitchen with quartz countertops and brand-new appliances. The kitchen opens into the den that leads out to a large, covered deck that overlooks the spacious backyard. Downstairs, you'll find a finished basement with a third full bathroom and two flexible rooms that can serve as a fourth bedroom, home office, workout space, or playroom. One of the finished basement rooms includes a spacious closet. The upper level has 800+/- square feet of unfinished space that could be finished for additional living area or used as storage. This home is move-in ready with room to grow.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Other
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Ridge Vent
Size3,318 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.6 Acres
Year built1986
ParkingAttached, Basement Parking, Driveway Parking
MLS #21423797
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas (FIREPL), Gas Logs
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Ceiling Fan(s), ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood Laminate, Tile Floor
- Interior: Recess Lighting, Security System
- Fireplace: Gas (FIREPL), Gas Logs
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Basement Parking, Driveway Parking
- Exterior: Porch
- Heating: Central, Other
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Ridge Vent
- List Price: $619,000
- Price/SqFt: $186
- HOA Amount: $36 Annually
- Lot: Cul-De-Sac, Interior Lot, Few Trees, Subdivision
- Directions: Take HWY 280, Turn right onto Meadow Brook Road. Then take a left onto Cumberland Trace. Take the second right onto Sussex Road.
- Year Built: 1986
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 3,318 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.6 Acres
- MLS Number: 21423797
- Office Name: ARC Realty Alabama
- Office Email: jhamm@arcrealtyco.com
- Listing Agent: Joy Dill
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 04, 2005 | Home Sold | $259,900 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,220 | $- |
| 2022 | $34,280 | $- |
| 2021 | $31,280 | $- |
| 2020 | $29,620 | $- |
| 2019 | $29,160 | $- |
| 2018 | $29,300 | $- |
| 2017 | $28,480 | $- |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Inverness Elementary School
Public District KG-3
0.7 mi
•5251 Valleydale Rd
10
Greystone Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.8 mi
•300 Village St
8
Oak Mountain Elementary School
Public District KG-3
3.0 mi
•5640 Cahaba Valley 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 $128,488. Most Birmingham, AL residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
1%
<35k
25%
35k-100k
60%
100k-200k
14%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
14%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
41%
Married, No Kids
39%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
10%
18-34 yrs old
51%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
PGA/LPGA
College Football
Where do the neighbors shop?
BJs Wholesale Club
Stein Mart
Best Buy
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 4968 Sussex Rd
The listing price of 4968 Sussex Rd property is $619,000.
The property 4968 Sussex Rd is a house located in Birmingham, Alabama, 35242.
Active Listing: 4968 Sussex Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 4968 Sussex Rd are: Inverness Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Greystone Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Oak Mountain Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Berry Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Oak Mountain Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Liberty Park Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Spain Park High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Oak Mountain High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Chelsea High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
The last sale was on April 4, 2005 for $259,900 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 4968 Sussex Rd has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 4968 Sussex Rd is 3,318 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 4968 Sussex Rd is 1986.
This home is located at 4968 Sussex Rd in Birmingham, AL and zip code 35242. This 3,318 square foot home, which was built in 1986, sits on a 0.60 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $619,000.
While more than 91 listings in Birmingham, AL in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 83 listings sold at asking price, and more than 142 were sold below. Between May and June 2025, Birmingham, AL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 1.3%. Listings spent 39 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $354,926 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.