Location! Location! Location! And so much more! Walk to Crestline Village with its fun restaurants and shops from this splendid 4 bedroom/ 3.5 bathroom brick Cape Cod style home! A new glass and wood front door invites friends and family to come in for a visit! Enter into a spacious foyer that extends the depth of the home with gleaming hardwood floors and 9-foot ceilings with crown molding throughout the main level! A cozy living room has 2 floor-length windows with plantation shutters as does the formal dining room located across the foyer. Beyond the dining room is a delightful kitchen with an abundance of cabinets, a pantry, and a double porcelain sink with disposer and a window above with plantation shutters. The Jenn-Air appliances include a gas and electric cooktop with downdraft, a microwave, a self-cleaning wall oven, and a dishwasher. A breakfast space has a double window with plantation shutters. Across the rear of the home is a wonderful den with 3 floor-length windows and a new triple window all with plantation shutters. A wood-burning fireplace has a gas starter and marble surround, and recessed lighting keeps the room bright. The family library is displayed in the wall of built-in bookcases with cabinets below, and a built-in entertainment center provides great space for the TV and stereo equipment. A large master bedroom on the main level has a private ceramic tile bathroom with a cultured marble vanity and separate tub and shower. A convenient laundry room adjoins the master closet, and there is also a powder room on the main level. An open stairway leads from the foyer to the upper level where there are 3 additional bedrooms and 2 full ceramic tile bathrooms. One of the bedrooms has a huge closet which could be extra space for a play area or nursery area for children. A common loft area in the upstairs landing provides a great play area or quiet reading spot for family members. A large utility/storage room has additional laundry connections if you prefer an upstairs laundry room.
Address:
212 Dexter Avenue
Mountain Brook,
AL
35213
US
Intersection ofChurch Street & Elm Street Community of Crestline
Features:
This home is located just 2 blocks from Crestline Village and its many charming shops and restaurants. Crestline Elementary School is a short walk and there are sidewalks to the school and the village to make the area a very pedestrian friendly community. You will never have to get in the car again! There is a fenced yard and concrete patio in the rear, and a 2-car parking pad is accessed from a rear alley. There is also an outside storage closet and a detached storage building in the rear. The home has 2 HVAC systems with forced-air gas heat and central air.
Fact Sheet:
Listing Type: Sale Property Type: Residential Architecture Type: CapeCod Year Built: 1989 Price:
$575,000 Sold Date: 3/29/2010 Sold Amount: $550,000 Interior Size: 2884 sq. ft. Stories: 1.5 Bedrooms: 4 room(s) Bathrooms: 3.5 room(s) Property Tax:
$12,114
Amenities:
Living Room, Dining Room, Fireplace, Walk-In Closets, Breakfast Nook, Patio, Central Air, Master Bedroom, Family Room
School Information:
Crestline Elementary School, Mountain Brook Junior High School, Mountain Brook High School. Mountain Brook Schools and students consistently rank in the top percentiles for test scores and academic offerings. Its schools are among the best in the city, state, and entire region, and most have received the prestigious “Blue Ribbon” award from the National Education Association. Over 95% of the students continue their education in college and beyond. All 4 elementary schools are located within the neighborhoods which they service so "walking" to school is enjoyed by many.
Local Area Information:
Mountain Brook is an upscale suburb in the eastern area of Birmingham, Alabama, and is conveniently located just minutes from the downtown business district and the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center and complex. All major highways surround the city for quick access to any destination. The city has 4 villages with wonderful shopping venues, and all are connected by an extensive sidewalk system that extends into most neighborhoods.
