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296 THOMPSON DRIVE, GARDENDALE, AL 35071

OLA THOMPSON · Jefferson County

Key Facts

5Beds
3Baths
3,998Sq Ft
1978Year Built
0.37Lot (acres)
1Stories

Description

Quiet retreat convenient to everything! Located at the end of a quiet street this home will surprise you from the moment you step inside! Vaulted ceiling in the great room with large stone fireplace is the perfect place to relax at the end of the day. Dining room convenient to kitchen which offers lots of natural light and easy entry from carport. Laundry off kitchen has additional access from primary suite. Large primary bedroom with walk-in closet and spacious bath. Main level also includes two additional guest bedrooms and a full bath. Upstairs is a bonus space for office, playroom or guest space. Downstairs will wow you- lower level apartment includes full kitchen, large den, two bedrooms and a full bath. Also includes storage space and additional laundry space. Ready for a new owner to call home!

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

1.5-Story

Year Built

1978

Stories

1

Living Area

3,998 sq ft

Lot Size

0.37 acres

Ownership

Fee Simple

Days on Market

63

MLS® Listing#

21451917

Property Features

Interior:
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Recessed Lighting, Laminate Counters, Master Downstairs
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Dryer
Cooling:
Ceiling Fan(s), Dual
Heating:
Central, Natural Gas
Flooring:
Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Fireplace:
Den, Great Room, Stone, Gas
Basement:
Full, Block, Daylight, Concrete
Parking:
Driveway
Laundry:
In Basement, Laundry Room, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Patio:
Porch
Lot Features:
Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Few Trees
Construction:
Wood Siding
Utilities:
Underground Utilities
Sewer:
Septic Tank
Water Source:
Public

Rooms

  • Basement
  • Bathroom 3Basement
  • Bedroom 2First
  • Bedroom 3First
  • Bedroom 4Second
  • Bedroom 5Basement
  • Dining RoomFirst
  • Family RoomBasement
  • Great RoomFirst
  • KitchenFirst
  • KitchenBasement
  • LaundryFirst
  • Master BathroomFirst
  • Master BedroomFirst

Schools

Elementary:
SNOW ROGERS
Middle:
BRAGG
High:
GARDENDALE

HOA & Tax

HOA:
None
Parcel #:
14-00-12-1-001-063.000

Directions

From Hwy 31 North, take a right onto Payne Road. Left onto Plateau Drive. Left onto Thompson Drive. Home is at end of street on left.

Affordability Calculator

$78,900

Estimated monthly payment

$2,100/mo

Principal $315,600 · Est. interest $440,290 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in GARDENDALE, AL

$322,857
Median Listing Price
61
Median Days on Market
1,756
Median Sq Ft
$165
Median Price / Sq Ft
59
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 22% above the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 40% below the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in GARDENDALE, AL.

Location

  • 296 THOMPSON DRIVE, GARDENDALE, AL 35071

Nearby Schools

  • Gardendale Nazarene Daycare

    Elementary · 1.0 mi away

  • Gardendale Christian Academy

    School · 1.0 mi away

  • Gardendale High School

    Secondary · 1.1 mi away

  • Bragg Middle School

    Secondary · 1.2 mi away

  • Gardendale Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.3 mi away

  • Mt Olive Academy

    School · 2.1 mi away

  • Snow Rogers Elementary School

    Elementary · 2.3 mi away

  • Fultondale High School

    Secondary · 2.4 mi away

  • Tabernacle Christian School

    Secondary · 2.4 mi away

  • Tarrant High School

    Secondary · 3.9 mi away

  • Fultondale Elementary School

    Elementary · 4.3 mi away

  • Burkett Multi-Handicapped Center

    School · 4.5 mi away

  • Jefferson County Learning Center

    School · 4.5 mi away

  • Sun Valley Elementary School

    Elementary · 5.2 mi away

  • Tarrant Intermediate School

    Elementary · 5.8 mi away

  • Tarrant Elementary School

    Elementary · 5.8 mi away

  • Center Point High School

    Secondary · 5.9 mi away

  • Erwin High School

    Secondary · 6.0 mi away

  • Erwin Middle School

    Secondary · 6.0 mi away

  • Erwin Intermediate School

    Elementary · 6.0 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: Ray & Poynor Properties - 2058793036

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