817 Rockford Ln, Birmingham, AL, 35209
About This Home
Full brick garden type home in the very popular Rockford subdivision. 5 minutes to all of the restaurants and shops in downtown Homewood and Edgewood. 10 minutes to UAB and Downtown Birmingham too. Built in 1992 but lots of recent updates with a newer kitchen and laminate type hardwood flooring. Roof was replaced in 2018 and new windows about a year ago are both a value add to this well maintained property. Washer, Dryer, and refrigerator to remain. Two car main level garage with a storage room plus pull down steps to attic. Full size laundry room here, no awkward laundry closet, this is a true laundry room with extra cabinets for added storage. Kitchen has a pantry and ample cabinets. Master bedroom has a large walk in closet and dual sinks/vanities. Out back you have a large patio that is partially covered and nice size, fenced flat yard for pets or children. Pretty fireplace and floor to ceilings windows along with 9 foot ceilings create a spacious feel in this home.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Minimal Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1992
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Electric Oven,Refrigerator,Stove-Electric,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Main Level,Laundry Room,Laundry (ROOM),Yes
Basement
- Area: 0
Bathroom1
- Level: First
Bedroom1
- Level: First
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- None,High Ceilings,Crown Molding,Smooth Ceilings,Soaking Tub,Linen Closet,Separate Shower,Double Vanity,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Window features: Window Treatments,Double Pane Windows
- Flooring: Laminate,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Marble (FIREPL),Masonry,Living Room,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,482
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Electric,Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric,Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,482 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters,Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bathroom
- Level: First
Master Bedroom
- Level: First
Office
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2900141003001.031
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Special condition: N/A
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Covered,Open (PATIO),Patio,Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Lot size: 6,534 sqft
- Features: Subdivision
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached,Parking (MLVL),Garage Faces Front
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Alabama Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,516 | $18,192 |
| Home Insurance * | $134 | $1,608 |
| Property Taxes | $144 | $1,728 |
| Electricity | $240 | $2,881 |
| Total | $2,034 | $24,408 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Alabama FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Listed for sale | $299,900 |
| 2019-11-23 | Listing removed | $1,450 |
| 2019-10-15 | Listed for rent | $1,450 |
| 2015-06-08 | Sold | $155,000 |
| 2015-03-24 | Listed for sale | $168,000 |
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