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Last sold for $979,000 on Sep 8, 2026

274 OLMSTED ST

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
3
Baths
2,853 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2025
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$979,000 · Sep 8, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,000 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$65,820 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,640
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$329,060

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySHELBY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Mt Laurel Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Chelsea Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.3 mi
H
Chelsea High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.1 mi

District: Shelby County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35242These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.70
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.57,683
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.959 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$118,436
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$150,321
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

274 Olmsted St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Shelby County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Shelby County
  • Among the newest homes in Birmingham 35242

How it measures up in Birmingham 35242

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Birmingham 35242.

Living area2,853 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,867 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built2025
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 274 Olmsted St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBirmingham 35242Shelby County
Living areabigger than2,853 ft²49% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac8% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than2025almost all homesalmost all homes

About 274 Olmsted St

When did 274 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL last sell?

274 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL last sold on Sep 8, 2026 for $979,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 274 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL?

274 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL has 3 bathrooms, 2,853 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 274 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL built?

274 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL was built in 2025, making it 1 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 274 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL?

274 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL is assigned to Mt Laurel Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Chelsea Middle School (middle), rated A; Chelsea High School (high), rated B. All sit in Shelby County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 274 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL compare to other homes in Birmingham 35242?

Among the 18,440 homes in Birmingham 35242, it is bigger than 49% of them (2,853 ft² against a typical 2,867 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2025 against a typical 1999). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 274 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 274 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL was $7,000. The county assessed it at $65,820.

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