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Fresh as a Daisy and Ready to Move Right In in Altadena South! 451636
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Fresh as a Daisy and ready to move right in, this home sparkles! This delightful family home sits on a large, private lot with tons of space for children to romp and play, and gardeners to implement their "Green Thumb"! Enter the front door into a spacious foyer with a coat closet and cased openings leading into the living room and kitchen. New carpet and paint begin in the living room and continue throughout most of the home for a warm fresh, clean feeling! The living room has crown molding and a floor-length bay window with 2" blinds. Continue into the dining room where there is crown and chair rail molding, an iron chandelier, and a double window overlooking the wonderful back yard. The kitchen has a new "stone tile" laminate floor with crown molding and an abundance of white cabinets with white laminate countertops. The double stainless sink has a window above, and there is a pantry cabinet with extra storage space. The appliances include a GE microwave, a GE Profile smooth surface electric range, and a Maytag dishwasher. The breakfast nook has a "Tiffany" chandelier and a window and door leading to the back deck and yard. Stairs lead from the kitchen to the lower level where there is a large den with a wood-burning brick fireplace with raised brick hearth, gas logs, and a wood mantle. A door leads from the den to the driveway and another door leads into the 2-car garage. Stairs from the foyer lead to the upper level where there are 4 very large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. New carpet is in the hall and all of the bedrooms, and the hall has a linen closet and a coat closet in addition to pull-down stairs to attic storage. The bedrooms all have ceiling fans with lights, and double windows and large closets. The master bedroom is 16'11" x 11"6" and has 2 windows with 2" blinds and a large walk-in closet. The master bathroom has a single vanity with cabinet below, a ceramic tile floor and shower stall, a framed mirror, a window with 2" blinds, and a wall storage cabinet. The hall bathroom has a cultured marble vanity with cabinet and drawers below, chrome hardware, and a porcelain tub/shower with ceramic tile surround.
Address:
5019 Mountain View Parkway
Unincorporated Shelby County, AL  35244 US
Intersection of Caldwell Mill Road & Valleydale Road
Community of Unincorporated Shelby County
Features:
The home has a large fenced yard with a wood deck and a children's play fort in the woods that remains There is a 2-car garage with automatic door openers, and a detached storage room in the yard. The 30-year dimensional shingle roof was new in April, 2007, the GE "Smart Water" 40-gallon gas water heater was new in Sept. 2005, and the Armstrong Ultra SX 80 forced air gas furnace and central air were replaced in 1999. The septic tank was cleaned in Nov, 2008. The seller is providing a 1-year American Home Shield Warranty to the buyer at closing.
Fact Sheet:
Listing Type: Sale
Property Type: Residential
Architecture Type: SplitLevel
Year Built: 1977
Price: $179,500
Sold Date: 3/11/2010
Sold Amount: $179,500
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 119 x 215 acre(s)
Bedrooms: 4 room(s)
Bathrooms: 2 room(s)
Garage Size (# of cars): 2
Property Tax: $649
Amenities:
Living Room, Dining Room, Fireplace, Garage Door Opener, Walk-In Closets, Basement, Breakfast Nook, Patio, Central Air, Master Bedroom, Family Room
School Information:
Oak Mountain Elementary School, Oak Mountain Intermediate School, Oak Mountain Middle School, Oak Mountain High School. The Shelby County School District is a suburban system whose mission is “to empower our diverse students to reach their full potential through an innovative educational system.” The school district is a public school district that is governed by a five-member elected school board, which supports the district in fulfilling its vision of “becoming a model for excellence in education on the local, state, national, and international level.” Through the years, the Shelby County School District has changed from a small, rural school district, to a suburban district experiencing rapid growth. Shelby County has long been recognized as the fastest growing school district in the state with an enrollment increase of nearly 8,000 students over the past ten years. While the growth does present certain challenges to county leaders, it has resulted in a more diverse and talented citizenry. teachers are highly qualified under the guidelines established by the No Child Left Behind Act. Of certified staff members, 64 percent hold degrees at the master’s level or higher. Shelby County also maintains the national average of two percent of its teachers who have achieved National Board Certification. This high level of skills, knowledge, and certification of Shelby County School District employees helps support the delivery of relevant and engaging instruction in the classroom. Shelby County had nine students named as National Merit Finalists for 2008-2009. The district also had one National Achievement Scholar Finalist, seven National Merit Commended Finalists, 1 National Achievement Scholar, and one United States Presidential Scholar Candidate. Shelby County has had five schools recognized as Blue Ribbon Schools, which is considered to be the highest honor a school can earn. These schools include Riverchase Middle School, Valley Elementary, Elvin Hill Elementary, Oak Mountain Elementary, and Inverness Elementary. Montevallo Elementary has also been recognized as a National Distinguished Title I School. Additionally, Shelby County has had several schools named Banner Schools by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools. Those schools include the Shelby County School of Technology, Riverchase Middle School, Valley Elementary School, and Montevallo Elementary School. Oak Mountain High School has been honored with the Siemens Award for Advanced Placement and Shelby Elementary School was given the International Reading Association’s Exemplary Reading Program Award.
Local Area Information:
Welcome to Shelby County, the fastest growing county in the State of Alabama. Encompassing approximately 800 square miles in Central Alabama, the County offers diverse amenities in a temperate climate with dramatic landscapes. Recreational opportunities flourish throughout the County, from our city and county parks to the 10,000-acre Oak Mountain State Park. Businesses find Shelby County equally as unique and attractive as the people who choose to live here. Areas such as the 390-acre Shelby West Corporate Park, is a sample of industrial developments that provide an increased economic benefit to our County.

 

Last Updated: 4/8/2010
Listed by Sally Bergquist of RealtySouth

Sally Bergquist | RealtySouth
Home Office: (205) 870-9279 | Office: (205) 879-6330
E-mail: Sally@SallyB.com
105 Euclid Avenue • Birmingham, AL 35213
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