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#21411497, Laurel McKissack, Listing Office: ARC Realty Mountain Brook
$979,000 List price
720 Linwood Rd Birmingham, AL 35222
$10,000
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full, 2 partial
3,780 sqft
0.2 acres
$259 / sqft
House
Property details
About 720 Linwood Rd
This handsome 1930's Tudor inspired home is filled with custom finishes and located on one of Forest Parks favorite streets! The elegant formal living room is filled with natural light and features built in arched top bookcases, fireplace and tall ceilings. The large formal dining room opens to a charming family room. Custom kitchen features: sleek cabinetry with built in organizers. Island seating for four and a mix of limestone and marble counter tops. Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances and a second catering refrigerator! Kitchen area provides easy access to covered rear porch, and beautiful rear gardens, perfect for outdoor entertaining. A dry bar and powder room complete the main level. The spacious primary suite (with fireplace) offers a walk in closet and bathroom with marble flooring and deep soaking tub. Guest bedrooms are over sized and share a full hall bathroom with double shower, body jets. Huge basement space. 2 car garage with guest room and half bath. Amazing landscape!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Dual System, Natural Gas, Forced Air, Other
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
(Contingent)
CoolingCentral Air, Dual, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size3,780 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1935
ParkingDetached, Off Street Parking
MLS #21416812
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceWoodburning, Masonry,Stone (FIREPL)
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Convection Oven, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Plumbed for Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile Floor
- Interior: French Doors, Multiple Staircases, Recess Lighting
- Fireplace: Woodburning, Masonry,Stone (FIREPL)
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Off Street Parking
- Exterior: Guest Quarters, Lighting System, Sprinkler System, Porch
- Heating: Central, Dual System, Natural Gas, Forced Air, Other
- Cooling: Central Air, Dual, Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $979,000
- Price/SqFt: $258
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,109
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Interior Lot, Irregular Lot, Few Trees, Subdivision
- Directions: Altamont to Cliff, right on Essex, right on 10th. 10th becomes Linwood road
- Year Built: 1935
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 3,780 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
- MLS Number: 21416812
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2020 | Home Sold | $830,000 |
| Oct 26, 2018 | Home Sold | $790,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $72,500 | $5,109 |
| 2022 | $71,450 | $5,109 |
| 2021 | $63,730 | $4,549 |
| 2020 | $62,180 | $4,436 |
| 2018 | $44,960 | $3,187 |
| 2017 | $44,380 | $3,145 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Avondale Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•4000 8th Ct S
1
I3 Academy
Public Charter KG-5
1.3 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 $161,538. Most Birmingham, AL residents have annual incomes $200k+. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
17%
<35k
20%
35k-100k
23%
100k-200k
40%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
49%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
35%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
8%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
52%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
PGA/LPGA
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Chico's
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Cadillac
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Classical
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 720 Linwood Rd
The listing price of 720 Linwood Rd property is $979,000.
The property 720 Linwood Rd is a house located in Birmingham, Alabama, 35222.
Accepting Backup Offers: 720 Linwood Rd 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 720 Linwood Rd 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 $5,109 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on November 20, 2020 for $830,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 720 Linwood Rd has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 720 Linwood Rd is 3,780 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 720 Linwood Rd is 1935.
This home is located at 720 Linwood Rd in Birmingham, AL and zip code 35222 in the Forest Park neighborhood. This 3,780 square foot home, which was built in 1935, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $979,000.
While more than 88 listings in Birmingham, AL in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 79 listings sold at asking price, and more than 137 were sold below. The number of listings in Birmingham, AL increased by 11.5% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $338,916 and the average listing age was 38 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.