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5250 CAHABA RIVER RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35243
Birmingham, AL, 35243
At a Glance
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 8 recent comparable sales nearby
What Stands Out
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Confidence Signals
Market Context
Risk & Safety
D+Schools & Education
School assignment may vary — confirm with the district directly
Nearby Public Schools
Nearby Private Schools
Nearby Colleges & Universities
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C+Environmental Risk
A+Neighborhood
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
Recent Comparable Sales (13)
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
502 CAHABA PARK CIR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
3,162 sqft · Built 1988
$1,270,000
4300 COLONNADE PKWY, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243
36,999 sqft · Built 1997
$11,000,000
4616 OLD LOONEY MILL RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243
3 bed · 3 bath · 2,002 sqft · Built 1974
$455,000
4670 OLD LOONEY MILL RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243
4 bed · 4 bath · 3,894 sqft · Built 1988
$1,070,000
2700 OLD LOONEY MILL CIR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243
4 bed · 3 bath · 2,440 sqft · Built 1987
$540,000
2940 RIVERWOOD LN, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243
5 bed · 4 bath · 3,951 sqft · Built 2001
$1,250,000
4662 OLD LOONEY MILL RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,482 sqft · Built 1963
$265,000
2929 LAKE PARK CIR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
2 bed · 1 bath · 1,372 sqft · Built 1982
$332,000
2849 FIVE OAKS LN, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243
4 bed · 3 bath · 3,240 sqft · Built 1970
$600,000
3611 E LAKESIDE DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243
4 bed · 2 bath · 3,250 sqft · Built 1966
$749,293
5250 CAHABA RIVER RD 3042, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243
3 bed · 1 bath · 1,570 sqft · Built 1986
$290,000
2940 LAKE PARK CIR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,710 sqft · Built 1968
$490,000
Sale History
October 19, 2021
WD
$203,000
Construction & Features
Tax & Assessment
$170,800
County Market Value (2023)
$20,000
Assessed Value (2025)
Ownership & Liens
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 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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