$249,000

524 Chestnut St Birmingham, AL 35206

$2,957
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
2,991 sqft
0.2 acres
$83 / sqft
House

Property details

About 524 Chestnut St

**Newly updated home and ready to move in and live. New paint, new hardwoods and spacious living area and kitchen area. This single-family home offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms within 1,899 square feet of living space. Built in 2000, the property sits on a 0.32-acre lot. The home's interior features forced air heating and central cooling systems, with carpet flooring throughout. Nearby schools include a Christian School (grades PK-8) located 0.4 miles away, Huffman High School-Magnet (grades 8-12) at a distance of 2.5 miles, and Huffman Middle School (grades 6-8) 1.3 miles away. ?

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingElectric
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
CoolingElectric
Size2,991 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.17 Acres
Year built2000
ParkingAttached, Driveway Parking
MLS #21413985
Attached garage2 spaces

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Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior: None
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Driveway Parking
  • Exterior: None
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling: Electric
  • List Price: $249,000
  • Price/SqFt: $83
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,497
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: Get on I-65 N in Pelham from 9th St NW, Industrial Rd, US-31 N and County Rd 52 E Continue on I-65 N. Take I-459 N to AL-75 S/Roebuck Pkwy in Birmingham. Take exit 134 from I-59 S Follow Roebuck Pkwy and Mountain Dr to Chestnut St
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 2,991 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.17 Acres
  • MLS Number: 21413985
  • Office Name: Real Broker LLC
  • Office Email: albroker@therealbrokerage.com
  • Listing Agent: Sean Zweifel

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 24, 2018
Home Sold
$122,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$21,980$1,497
2022$21,630$1,497
2021$16,970$1,159
2020$17,090$1,168
2018$27,080$1,963
2017$13,540$909

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

William J. Christian K - 8 School

Public Magnet KG-5

0.4 mi

725 Mountain Dr

2

Martha Gaskins Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.4 mi

200 Dalton Dr

5

Robinson Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.4 mi

8400 1st Ave S

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $48,947. The majority of Birmingham, AL residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

33%
<35k
53%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

45%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

16%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • SoccerSoccer
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Big LotsBig Lots

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • WingstopWingstop
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • NissanNissan
  • KiaKia

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 524 Chestnut St

The listing price of 524 Chestnut St property is $249,000.

The property 524 Chestnut St is a house located in Birmingham, Alabama, 35206.

Accepting Backup Offers: 524 Chestnut St 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 524 Chestnut St are: William J. Christian K - 8 School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Martha Gaskins Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Robinson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Huffman Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Smith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Huffman High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Shades Valley High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Woodlawn High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,497 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on May 24, 2018 for $122,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 524 Chestnut St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 524 Chestnut St is 2,991 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 524 Chestnut St is 2000.

This home is located at 524 Chestnut St in Birmingham, AL and zip code 35206 in the Roebuck Springs neighborhood. This 2,991 square foot home, which was built in 2000, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $249,000.

In April 2025, from all listings sold in Birmingham, AL there were more than 88 sold above asking price, over 137 sold below and more than 79 were sold right at the asked price. In April 2025 in Birmingham, AL there were 11.5% more homes for sale than in March. Listings spent 38 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $338,916 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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