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208 OBSERVATORY DRIVE, Birmingham, AL 35206
$279,900 Asking Price
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3
beds
2
baths
2,790
sqft
Built in
1973
Nestled in privacy under Ruffner Mountain, this wooded lot perfectly balances nature & convenience. This spacious home features 3 bedrooms & 2 baths, plus flex space downstairs. Entryway leads you up to the main level to find hardwood floors flowing through the formal living & dining rooms, an updated kitchen w/new cabinets, Quartz countertops, stainless appliances, & eat-in area that leads to cozy den w/gas fireplace. The primary suite includes large en-suite bath w/tons of counter space & tiled shower, while two additional bedrooms share an oversized hall bath w/a tub/shower combo & convenient laundry closet. Downstairs, discover a 2nd den & two bonus rooms—ideal for a 4th bedroom & office. A 2-car garage offers extra storage & workshop space. Enjoy the back deck, perfect for grilling, that overlooks a wooded & fenced backyard. Located just around the corner from Ruffner Mountain's South East Lake entrance, Downtown Irondale & only 20 minutes to Downtown & UAB!
Features & Amenities
Interior
- General:
- Bay Window, Security System
- Rooms:
- Bonus (ROOM), Bedroom (ROOM), Den/Family (ROOM), Dining Room (ROOM), Full Bath (ROOM), Kitchen (ROOM), Laundry (ROOM), Master Bath (ROOM), Master Bedroom (ROOM)
- Kitchen:
- Eating Area, Cooktop-Gas, Dishwasher Built-In, Plumbed for Gas in Kit, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Gas
- Laundry:
- Closet, Washer Hookup
- Basement:
- Full Basement, Both Fin and Unfin, Concrete Block, Daylight Basement
- Flooring:
- Concrete, Hardwood, Tile Floor
- A/C:
- Central (COOL), Electric (COOL)
- Heating:
- Central (HEAT), Gas Heat
- Fireplace:
- Den (FIREPL), Gas (FIREPL), Stone (FIREPL), Fireplaces: 1
- Eco/Green Feature:
- Ceiling Fans
Exterior
- General:
- Fenced Yard, Porch
- Parking:
- Attached, Basement Parking, Driveway Parking
Construction
- General:
- Siding-Other, Siding-Wood, Stone (CONST), 1-Story, Basement
Location
- HOA Amenities:
- Park, Walking Paths
- County:
- Jefferson
Lot
- Zoning:
- Lot 11 Blk 6 Roebuck Ests, 23-00-12-1-022-004.000
- View:
- Mountain View, View
Utilities
- Water:
- Public Water
- Sewer:
- Septic
This listing courtesy of:
RealtySouth-MB-Crestline, Ashley Lewis
Monthly Payment
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Property taxes are generally around 1.2% of the home’s value, but may vary based on location.
Annual homeowners insurance is typically 0.35% of the home’s value but can vary based on insurer.
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About Birmingham, AL
Housing
- Number of Units
- 233,469
- Median Home Value
- $268,783
- Median Rent
- $792
42.91% of housing units are renter occupied.
10.98% are vacant.
Commute
- Car
-
74.36%
- Public Transportation
-
1.00%
- Walk to Work
-
1.52%
- Work from Home
-
22.16%
- Other
-
0.75%
The median travel time to work is 20 minutes.
People
- Population
- 496,244
- Median Age
- 38.60
- Median Household Size
- 2.52
Education
- High School
-
20.47%
- Associate’s Degree
-
7.48%
- Bachelor’s Degree
-
26.85%
- Graduate Degree
-
17.97%
Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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