$685,000
$15K PRICE DROP

5501 Afton Dr Birmingham, AL 35242

North Shelby County Neighborhood

Estimated payment $3,930/month

Total Views 8,160
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,290 Sq Ft
$129 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • 0.7 Acre Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Inverness Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Welcome to 5501 Afton Drive, located in the highly sought-after Woodford section of Inverness. This spacious 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home is nestled on a large, wooded cul-de-sac lot. From the moment you walk through the front door, you'll want to call it home. The cozy yet open floor plan features 9-foot ceilings throughout the main level. The updated kitchen offers plenty of space, and the main level includes two bedrooms—one being the primary suite with a fully renovated bathroom, and the second with its own private bath. A convenient one-car main-level garage is just off the kitchen (additional 2 car garage in basement). Upstairs showcases newly installed carpet and generous space. Enjoy the screened-in back porch overlooking your private wooded lot. The finished basement includes a large den, kitchenette, and a full bath. Freshly painted inside and out with a new roof (2024) and new carpet (July 2025). Also, most windows have been replaced!

Listing Agent

Drew Taylor

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia Listed on: 08/01/2025

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

Co-Listing Agent

Guy Allbrook

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,309

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 0.7 Acre Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Few Trees

HOA Fees

  • $13 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Screened Porch
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Split Vanities
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Inverness Elementary School
  • Oak Mountain Middle School
  • Oak Mountain High School

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common grounds mntc

Recreation

  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,309

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$13 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21426648?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 3985
  • Legal Description: WOODFORD BLK 6 LOT 12
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 171.89
  • Number Levels: 1.5-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 129.49
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1988

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bay Window, Recess Lighting
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|Den1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|HalfBath1|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|Office2|FullBath2|DenB|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Den/Family, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Half Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 11: Office/Study, On Level: 2
  • Room 12: Full Bath, On Level: 2
  • Room 13: Den/Family, On Level: B
  • Basement Rooms: Den/Family (LVL BSMT)
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Den/Family (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Half Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+), Office/Study (LVL 2+)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: All Finished
  • Basement Style III: Concrete Block
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Electric, Dishwasher Built-In, Disposal, Double Oven, Stove-Electric
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Eating Area, Island, Pantry
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Walk-In
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 1305
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2227
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1758

Exterior Features

  • Construction: 4 Sides Brick
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Porch Screened
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Side
  • Number Garage Spaces Bsmt Lvl: 2
  • Number Garage Spaces Main Lvl: 1
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Dual Systems (HEAT), Heat Pump (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL), Dual Systems (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Underground Utils: Yes
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 5290
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Walking Paths
  • Association Fee: Yes
  • Association Fee: 150
  • Association Fee Per: Yearly

Fee Information

  • Fees Include: Common Grounds Mntc
  • Fire Fee: Yes
  • Fire Fee Amount: 390
  • Fire Fee Per: Yearly
  • Garbage Fee: Yes
  • Garbage Fee Amount: 65
  • Garbage Fee Per: Quarterly
  • Library Fee: Yes
  • Library Fee Amount: 15
  • Library Fee Per: Yearly

Schools

  • Elementary School: INVERNESS
  • Middle School: OAK MOUNTAIN
  • High School: OAK MOUNTAIN

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10-1-02-0-005-001.000
  • Lot Description: Some Trees, Subdivision
  • Number Acres: 0.7

Tax Info

  • Tax District: COUNTY

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: INVERNESS
  • High School: OAK MOUNTAIN
  • Jr Middle School: OAK MOUNTAIN

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,309 $52,480 $0 $0
2023 $2,184 $50,560 $0 $0
2022 $2,001 $46,420 $0 $0
2021 $1,840 $42,740 $0 $0
2020 $1,721 $40,040 $0 $0
2019 $1,679 $39,080 $0 $0
2017 $1,600 $37,300 $0 $0
2015 $1,374 $32,160 $0 $0
2014 $1,341 $31,420 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/16/2025 08/16/25 Price Changed $685,000 -2.1% $129 / Sq Ft
08/01/2025 08/01/25 For Sale $699,900 +125.8% $132 / Sq Ft
11/16/2012 11/16/12 Sold $310,000 -4.6% --
10/10/2012 10/10/12 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2012 08/16/12 For Sale $324,900 -- --
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $310,000 None Available
Foreclosure Deed $290,175 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $300,000 New Conventional
Closed $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $279,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $110,400 Unknown
Previous Owner $322,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $264,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $60,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $227,150 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21426648

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 10-1-02-0-005-001-000

Alabama Shelby County Birmingham 35242 North Shelby County

5501 Afton Dr, Birmingham, AL

This home is located at 5501 Afton Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242 and is currently priced at $685,000, approximately $129 per square foot. This property was built in 1988. 5501 Afton Dr is a home located in Shelby County with nearby schools including Inverness Elementary School, Oak Mountain Intermediate School, and Oak Mt. Middle School.

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