$210,000

257 HOWARD DRIVE, Gardendale, AL 35071

3 beds |
3 baths |
2,423 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1961
0.34acre lot
1 car garage
$87/sqft
Listed 5 days ago

Property Description

Charming home with tons of potential. This home was lovingly cared for by one family for 50 years & now ready for its next chapter. Main level features spacious living room w/original hardwoods & built-in. Kitchen is partially updated w/granite, stainless appliances, cabinetry & island. Cozy den or eating area w/convenient laundry closet. Sunroom overlooks the fenced backyard & leads to screened deck, perfect for enjoying morning coffee or evening gatherings. Primary bedroom has hardwood floors & ensuite bath w/shower. Two additional bedrooms share full hall bath featuring a walk-in tub. Downstairs offers a great flex space w/2nd kitchen, den w/fireplace, bedroom, & full bath. Large storage room leads to oversized garage. Out back, enjoy a flat, fenced yard w/2 storage buildings; its perfect for kids, pets, & all your outdoor hobbies. A rare opportunity to update & customize this home right off Hwy 31 in Gardendale, just 7 mins to I-65 & less than 20 mins to Downtown & UAB!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: November 14, 2025 at 06:00AM
Listing Office:: RealtySouth-MB-Crestline : +1 (205) 879-6330
Listing Agent:: Wesley Parker : 2052661933
MLS ID:: 21436645

General: None
Rooms: 2nd Kitchen (ROOM)Bedroom (ROOM)Den/Family (ROOM)Dining Room (ROOM)Full Bath (ROOM)Kitchen (ROOM)Laundry (ROOM)Master Bath (ROOM)Master Bedroom (ROOM)Sunroom (ROOM)
Kitchen: Breakfast BarEating AreaCooktop-ElectricDishwasher Built-InOven-ElectricRefrigeratorSome Stainless ApplStove-Electric
Laundry: ClosetWasher Hookup
Basement: Full BasementBoth Fin and UnfinConcrete BlockDaylight Basement
Flooring: CarpetHardwoodTile FloorVinyl
A/C: Central (COOL)Electric (COOL)
Heating: Central (HEAT)Gas Heat
Fireplace: Den (FIREPL)Gas (FIREPL)Brick (FIREPL)Fireplaces: 1
Eco/Green Feature: Ceiling Fans

General: Fenced YardWorkshop (EXTR)
Parking: Driveway ParkingOff Street Parking

General: 4 Sides Brick1-StoryBasement

HOA Amenities: Sidewalks
County: Jefferson

Zoning: Lot 1 S T Thompsons Add To Gardendale14-00-12-2-005-025.000

Water: Public Water
Sewer: Septic

This listing courtesy of Wesley Parker, RealtySouth-MB-Crestline

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Location

Schools Nearby

Gardendale Elementary School

860 Bauers Ln, Gardendale, AL, 35071

Grades PK-5

1.06 miles away

Bragg Middle School

840 Hazels Way, Gardendale, AL, 35071

Grades 6-8

1.09 miles away

Gardendale High School

800 Main St, Gardendale, AL, 35071

Grades 9-12

0.95 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.