4542 Riverbirch Cir, Bessemer, AL, 35022
About This Home
This fabulous Garden home is now available!! Located in the Birchwood Garden Home Subdivision, its right next to the Promenade just outside of McCalla & minutes from McAdory High School & I459 Bypass Access. This beautiful home features a large master suite w/walk-in closet, shower & Jacuzzi Tub. Other features include a Galley kitchen with breakfast nook & the living room is gigantic w/a fireplace. There's a screened back porch & large privacy fenced back yard. This community contains 68 homes and YES!!!... the Pool opens Memorial Day weekend, closes Labor Day & is open to homeowners and their guests. Less than 1/2 of the community goes to the pool so it is rarely crowded. Clubhouse is also available for rental to homeowners. Rare opportunity - call TODAY!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2000
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,Laundry Chute,Main Level,Laundry Room,Yes
Basement
- Area: 0
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Split Bedroom,High Ceilings,Smooth Ceilings,Tray Ceiling(s),Soaking Tub,Separate Shower,Split Bedrooms,Tub/Shower Combo,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet,Laminate,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter,Marble (FIREPL),Living Room,Gas
- Fireplace: Yes
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,360
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Electric,Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,360 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bathroom
- Level: First
Master Bedroom
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 3800314000028.041
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Special condition: N/A
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: In Ground,Fenced,Community
- Patio & porch: Covered,Open (PATIO),Screened,Patio,Porch,Porch Screened
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Lot size: 6,534 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached,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
- Lightning
- Cold Wave
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
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 | $1,263 | $15,156 |
| Home Insurance * | $171 | $2,052 |
| Property Taxes | $120 | $1,440 |
| Electricity | $240 | $2,881 |
| Total | $1,794 | $21,528 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Alabama FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | Price change | $249,900 |
| 2026-03-19 | Listed for sale | $254,900 |
| 2019-07-31 | Sold | $162,500 |
| 2017-12-29 | Sold | $143,662 |
| 2015-08-25 | Sold | $119,900 |
| 2015-07-17 | Listed for sale | $119,000 |
| 2015-02-12 | Sold | $118,645 |
| 2009-10-25 | Listing removed | $149,900 |
| 2009-07-09 | Listed for sale | $149,900 |
| 2005-05-02 | Sold | $500 |
| 2000-02-16 | Sold | $135,000 |
| 1999-08-18 | Sold | $25,000 |
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