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5250 CAHABA RIVER RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35243

Birmingham, AL, 35243

At a Glance

B85/100
📍Location Check

Some amenities nearby, but not everything

A few essentials within reach, though some errands will require more of a drive.

🏠 Location checks out — nothing that would scare a buyer off, but nothing that jumps out as a premium either.

💰Price Check

Hard to judge pricing

Priced about 191% above 16 recent comparable sales.

🏠 The numbers are in the ballpark, but the real answer is in the details that public data can't capture — condition, upgrades, and what a walk-through reveals.

📊Market Demand

Demand looks softer here

13% vacancy rate is above average — worth understanding why.

🏠 Vacancy is elevated — worth understanding why. Could be seasonal, could be a softening market. Either way, I'd factor that into my pricing.

🌿Environmental Risk

No major environmental concerns identified

Minimal flood risk, no Superfund or toxic release sites flagged in this area.

🏠 No major environmental red flags — that's one less thing to worry about. Always good to see a clean environmental picture.

🏠Property Fit

Appears typical for the area

Nothing about this property stands out as unusual based on available data.

🏠 The property specs look typical for the area — nothing that would make it unusually hard to comp or sell.

What to Verify Next

  • Get a CMA from a local agent before making an offer
  • Ask a local agent about recent trends and why vacancy is elevated
  • Confirm permit history with the county
  • Review recent nearby closed sales

Price Check

$1,747,000

Based on limited comparable sales — verify with a local CMA

Based on 8 recent comparable sales nearby

LowEstimatedHigh
$1,572,000$1,921,000

What Stands Out

Red Flags

Watch List

Confidence Signals

Market Context

Median Home Value (ZIP)$458,000
Median Household Income$102,163
Income vs National1.4x national average
Estimated Monthly Mortgage$2,316/mo (est. 6.5%, 20% down)
Owner-Occupied57%
Renter-Occupied43%
Vacancy Rate13%

Risk & Safety

D+
FEMA Flood ZoneZone Not Mapped — Minimal flood risk
Radon RiskZone 2 — Moderate risk, testing advisable

Schools & Education

Assigned School DistrictJefferson County School District

School assignment may vary — confirm with the district directly

Nearby Public Schools

Inverness Elementary School1.9 mi
Berry Middle School2.6 mi
Spain Park High School2.8 mi
Rocky Ridge Elementary School3.2 mi
Brookwood Forest Elementary School3.4 mi

Nearby Private Schools

GODS HOUSE KINDERGARTEN AND DAY CARE1.1 mi
BRIARWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL3.3 mi
ESSENTIAL CHURCH SCHOOL3.8 mi
MONTESSORI KIDS UNIVERSE HOMEWOOD3.8 mi
SOUTHMINSTER DAY SCHOOL4 mi

Nearby Colleges & Universities

Highlands College0.2 mi
Jefferson State Community College - Shelby-Hoover Campus3.2 mi
Samford University4.7 mi
University of Alabama at Birmingham6.9 mi
Herzing University - Birmingham7 mi

Location Check

C+
Nearby AmenitiesData temporarily unavailable — re-run report for full results

Environmental Risk

A+
Air Quality (AQI)AQI 13 — Good
Superfund Sites in ZIPNone — Clean
Toxic Release FacilitiesNone — Clean
Elevation444 ft above sea level
Solar Potential4.5 kWh/m²/day avg

Neighborhood

MunicipalityBirmingham
Population (ZIP)18,575
Median Age39.7 years
CountyJefferson County

Market Snapshot — ZIP 35243

Recent market data for this ZIP code

$599,900

Median Sale Price (ZIP)

$1,900/mo

Median Rent

54.8 days

Avg Days on Market

115

Active Listings

Property DetailsTax, construction, utilities & more

Elevation444 ft
Solar Potential (GHI)4.5 kWh/m²/day
CountyJefferson County
MunicipalityBirmingham

Recent Comparable Sales (13)

Median $/SqFt: $229
Avg $/SqFt: $247

Based on 12 recent comparable sales with verified price and size data.

4697 BRIDGEWATER RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243

4 bed · 3 bath · 2,970 sqft · Built 1991

$635,000

$214/sqftSold Sep 2025

502 CAHABA PARK CIR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242

3,162 sqft · Built 1988

$1,270,000

$402/sqftSold Sep 2025

4300 COLONNADE PKWY, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243

36,999 sqft · Built 1997

$11,000,000

$297/sqftSold Sep 2025

4616 OLD LOONEY MILL RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243

3 bed · 3 bath · 2,002 sqft · Built 1974

$455,000

$227/sqftSold Aug 2025

4670 OLD LOONEY MILL RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243

4 bed · 4 bath · 3,894 sqft · Built 1988

$1,070,000

$275/sqftSold Aug 2025

2700 OLD LOONEY MILL CIR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243

4 bed · 3 bath · 2,440 sqft · Built 1987

$540,000

$221/sqftSold Aug 2025

2940 RIVERWOOD LN, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243

5 bed · 4 bath · 3,951 sqft · Built 2001

$1,250,000

$316/sqftSold Jun 2025

4662 OLD LOONEY MILL RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243

3 bed · 2 bath · 1,482 sqft · Built 1963

$265,000

$179/sqftSold Jun 2025

2929 LAKE PARK CIR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242

2 bed · 1 bath · 1,372 sqft · Built 1982

$332,000

$242/sqftSold Jun 2025

2849 FIVE OAKS LN, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243

4 bed · 3 bath · 3,240 sqft · Built 1970

$600,000

$185/sqftSold Jun 2025

3611 E LAKESIDE DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243

4 bed · 2 bath · 3,250 sqft · Built 1966

$749,293

$231/sqftSold May 2025

5250 CAHABA RIVER RD 3042, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243

3 bed · 1 bath · 1,570 sqft · Built 1986

$290,000

$185/sqftSold May 2025

2940 LAKE PARK CIR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242

3 bed · 2 bath · 1,710 sqft · Built 1968

$490,000

$287/sqftSold Apr 2025

Sale History

October 19, 2021

WD

$203,000

Construction & Features

Roof: Composition Shingle
Foundation: Wood
Exterior: Vinyl Siding
Garage: No
Pool: No
Fireplace: Yes (1)
Stories: 2

Tax & Assessment

$170,800

County Market Value (2023)

$20,000

Assessed Value (2025)

Ownership & Liens

Owner: CONN, MARY KATHRYN
Owned since: October 2021
Lender: METHOD MORTGAGE
Liens: 1 ($166,705)
Est. equity: $113,248
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What Stands Out

This property at 5250 CAHABA RIVER RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35243 received an overall grade of B.

💪 Working in Your Favor

  • Minimal flood risk (Zone Not Mapped)
  • No Superfund or toxic release sites in this ZIP
  • Median household income $102,163 in this ZIP
  • Jefferson County School District
  • Located in Birmingham

👁️ Worth Checking

  • High vacancy rate (13%) — possible soft demand
  • Radon Zone 2 — moderate risk, testing advisable

Agent's Comments

From the mind of a top producing real estate agent

This is just a range of potential value — $1.6M to $1.9M. We had limited comparable sales to work with, so treat this as a strong starting point — not a final answer. If the property needs a lot of work, it would sit at the lower end — and we can position it for a cash investor. If it has all the upgrades — new kitchen, updated baths, hardwood floors, a screened-in porch, pool, or other features we can't see in this report — it could push the value well above this range. That's what a walk-through tells us that the data can't. Properties like this are harder to comp — every one is unique. The data gives us a baseline, but the real value comes down to the walk-through and what a buyer is willing to pay for the features that make this one special.

This commentary is generated from public data and comparable sales — not a formal appraisal. A walk-through and local agent analysis are always recommended.

Your Market Snapshot

Based on 16 recent comparable sales nearby, the estimated market value comes in around $1,747,000. Comparable homes in the area are trading at a median of $229 per square foot.

Looking at the broader market, Homes in ZIP 35243 are taking a bit longer to sell, averaging 55 days on market, and the median sale price sits at $600K.

Worth noting: high vacancy in this zip and moderate radon risk. On the positive side, minimal flood risk.

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Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FEMA, EPA AirNow, EPA Envirofacts, NCES, USGS, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, Walk Score, RentCast, OpenStreetMap, Census Geocoder, Realie.Report generated 4/16/2026.

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