This handsome stone cottage is a rare find in historic Forest Park! The formal entry leads to the large formal living room with stone trimmed gas fireplace, and access to a charming side porch. Formal dining room and family room (currently used as a dining room).The efficiently designed kitchen offers classic white cabinetry, multiple pantries / storage and breakfast room. Sunroom and powder room complete the main level. The light filled stair hall offers iron balusters topped with wood handrail. Large bedrooms with generous closets and the original bathrooms are trimmed in vibrant tiles (walk thru bath with arched tub opening and three relief tiles depicting a forest scene) Original hardwood floors, mill work, hardware add to the charm! Spacious unfinished basement area (currently an art studio) is an excellent storage option. Use the front parking pad for easy entry or the one car garage off the alley. Come see why Linwood road is one of Forest Parks favorite streets! Mins to UAB
Sold for $850,000
$850,000
744 Linwood Rd, Birmingham, AL 35222
4beds
3,130sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$850,300 Zestimate®
$272/sqft
$2,751 Estimated rent
Home value
$850,300
$808,000 - $893,000
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Listed by:
Steve Buchanan SBUCHANAN@REALTYSOUTH.COM,
RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
Bought with:
Toni Overton
RealtySouth-Inverness Office
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21457744
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Breakfast Room (ROOM), Den/Family (ROOM), Dining Room, Bathroom, Half Bath (ROOM), Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Sunroom (ROOM)
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 626
Heating
- Central, Dual Systems (HEAT), Electric, Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Plumbed for Gas in Kit, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater, 2+ Water Heaters
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Closet, Laundry (ROOM), Yes
Features
- Textured Walls, High Ceilings, Crown Molding, Smooth Ceilings, Linen Closet, Shared Bath, Split Bedrooms, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished,Daylight,Rock/Stone
- Attic: Walk-up,Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Masonry, Living Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,130 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,130
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Lower Level, Parking (MLVL), Off Street, Garage Faces Rear
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: 2+ story
- Patio & porch: Open (PATIO), Patio, Porch, Open (DECK), Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony, Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Features: Interior Lot, Irregular Lot, Few Trees, Subdivision
Details
- Parcel number: 2300321003015.000
- Special conditions: N/A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Curbs
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Forest Park
Location
- Region: Birmingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $272/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $897,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,639
- Price range: $850K - $850K
- Date on market: 7/1/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2026 | Sold | $850,000+0%$272/sqft |
Source:  GALMLS #21457744 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2026 | Pending sale | $849,900$272/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #21457744 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $849,900+314.6%$272/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #21457744 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/1992 | Sold | $205,000$65/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,639 | $70,980 |
| 2024 | $4,639 -8.6% | $70,980 |
| 2023 | $5,074 | $70,980 |
| 2022 | $5,074 +12.9% | $70,980 +12.7% |
| 2021 | $4,493 +2.7% | $62,960 +2.6% |
| 2020 | $4,377 +8.6% | $61,360 +8.5% |
| 2019 | $4,029 +9.1% | $56,560 +8.9% |
| 2018 | $3,694 +1.6% | $51,940 +1.5% |
| 2017 | $3,637 +2.6% | $51,160 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $3,545 | $49,880 |
| 2015 | $3,545 +9.4% | $49,880 +1.6% |
| 2014 | $3,240 +5.3% | $49,100 |
| 2013 | $3,078 | $49,100 +10.9% |
| 2012 | $3,078 -1.1% | $44,281 -1.1% |
| 2011 | $3,112 | $44,770 |
| 2010 | $3,112 -8.1% | $44,770 -8.1% |
| 2009 | $3,387 -8.8% | $48,730 -8.8% |
| 2008 | $3,714 +0.6% | $53,440 +0.6% |
| 2007 | $3,693 +19.4% | $53,140 +19.4% |
| 2006 | $3,093 +5.8% | $44,510 +5.8% |
| 2005 | $2,923 +4.2% | $42,060 -47.6% |
| 2004 | $2,806 +13.7% | $80,260 +13.7% |
| 2003 | $2,468 +26.9% | $70,580 +152.2% |
| 2002 | $1,945 | $27,990 |
| 2001 | $1,945 | $27,990 |
| 2000 | $1,945 | $27,990 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Forest Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Avondale Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10W.E. Putnam Middle School-MagnetGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 1/10Woodlawn High School-MagnetGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Avondale
- Middle: Putnam, W E
- High: Woodlawn
Source: GALMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- Birmingham
- 35222
- Forest Park
- 744 Linwood Rd
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