3556 Lakeside Dr, Birmingham, AL 35243
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SOLD
OCT 15, 2025

3556 Lakeside Dr
Birmingham, AL 35243

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,939 sqft (on 0.84 acres)

$479,900

Last Sold: Oct 15, 2025
$248/sqft

$479,900

Last Sold: Oct 15, 2025
$248/sqft
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,939 sqft
(on 0.84 acres)

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 3556 Lakeside Dr.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1962
Lot Size
0.84 acres
Living Area
1,939 sqft
Price/Sqft
$248/sqft
Parking
Open Parking
HOA
$25/Monthly

About this House

Lakeview Living with Vestavia Schools! Stylish updates and spacious living define this 3 BR / 2.5 BA home. Inside, hardwood floors and an open layout connect seamlessly to a renovated kitchen with quartz counters, tile backsplash, and stainless appliances including a Viking range. The primary suite offers a soaking tub and separate tile shower, while the light-filled living and dining areas are perfect for everyday comfort or entertaining. The deep lakeside lot & serene grounds feature a covered deck, open patio, fenced backyard, play space, and storage shed...an ideal setting for parties or peaceful evenings at home. With fresh updates inside and out, this move-in ready home combines convenience and charm just minutes from The Summit, Grandview, Cahaba Heights, Hwy 280 & 459, and zoned for Vestavia Hills schools.
3556 Lakeside Dr, Birmingham, AL 35243 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,939 sqft single-family home built in 1962. It last sold for the $479,900 asking price on Oct 15, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $487,800, with a rent estimate of $2,793/month.

Home Details for 3556 Lakeside Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1939 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Convection Oven, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Main Level,Laundry Room,YesMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Stone, Great Room, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Door: French DoorsFlooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Hardwood
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No ViewView: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Open (PATIO), Patio, Porch, Open (DECK), DeckOther Structures: Storage
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Driveway,Off Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Waterfront: NoNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1939 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1962
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: 1 Side Brick, HardiPlank Type
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2800233007005.000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $479,900Price Per Sqft: $248/sqft

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: BIRMINGHAMCommunity: Blue Lake Estates
School Information
Elementary School: Vestavia Cahaba HeightsJr High / Middle School: PizitzHigh School: Vestavia Hills

HOA

Has an HOAHOA Fee: $300/Annually

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.84 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: N/A

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 21431214Attic: Pull Down Stairs, YesAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1939

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: Other
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Will Casey, (205) 527-4566
Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
Laurel McKissack, (205) 789-1995
ARC Realty Mountain Brook
Bought with: Jeff Davis, (205) 587-7479, ARC Realty - Hoover
Co-Buyer's Agent: Sabrina Stephens, (205) 305-1646, ARC Realty - Hoover
Source: GALMLS, MLS#21431214

Price History for 3556 Lakeside Dr

DatePriceEventSource
10/15/2025$479,900Sold
GALMLS #21431214
09/20/2025$479,900ContingentGALMLS #21431214
09/16/2025$479,900Listed For SaleGALMLS #21431214
03/14/2019$380,000Sold
GALMLS #838541
02/13/2019$398,900PendingAgent Provided
01/25/2019$398,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/15/2009$294,000Sold
N/A
04/18/2009$299,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/08/2009$309,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/20/2005$232,500Sold
N/A
04/22/1998$126,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Vestavia Hills

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$497K
$6.93KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$203
$4MoM
Available listings
176
9MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,466
Assessment$272,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3556 Lakeside Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3539 W Lakeside Dr, Birmingham, AL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$415,000
04/20/26
3
2
1,860
3606 Blue Lake Dr, Birmingham, AL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$207,600
06/04/26
3
2
1,790
3432 Ronlea Cir, Birmingham, AL
0.47
Single-Family Home
$385,000
08/08/25
3
2
1,823
3467 Brent Dr, Birmingham, AL
0.50
Single-Family Home
$399,999
08/26/25
3
2
2,041
4212 Milhaven Dr, Birmingham, AL
0.56
Single-Family Home
$505,000
05/27/26
3
2
1,428
3472 Brent Dr, Birmingham, AL
0.51
Single-Family Home
$415,000
02/17/26
3
2
1,648
3361 Valley Park Dr, Birmingham, AL
0.69
Single-Family Home
$445,000
04/23/26
4
3
2,213

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Vestavia Hills

At least 105 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 98 % Say car is needed

  • 88 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say parking is easy

  • 82 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 73 % Say kids play outside

  • 71 % Say it's quiet

  • 66 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 46 % Say there are community events

  • 44 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 36 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 29 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

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  • Trulia User
    "Too many cars and people "
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  • Claire Eagan
    "Small town feel. Quiet. Family oriented and pet friendly. Low crime. Good food and parks nearby. Very centrally located."
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  • Phillip B.
    "Good quality vets plenty of parks where dogs are welcomed makes sure their dogs are on leashes they pick up after their dogs and the dogs pick up after owners. "
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  • Maria A.
    "A safe place for my kids, very good environment and quite. We are very happy to live in this friendly area"
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  • Tmbrown4au
    "Vestavia Hills is a friendly place. People look after one another. Great shopping. Great schools. Nice green spaces."
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  • Kathleenmccrary18
    "I’ve lived here my whole life, I’m 20, and one day I would definitely raise my own kids here. People are kind and the school system is great! "
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  • Lbh0012
    "The hills as I like to call it is very safe and everyone is so nice. I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else in BHAM"
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  • Maher2653
    "Good locution and safety and School Everything is near And Is very clean area And people is nice "
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  • Martha
    "People follow the rules about leashes and pick up dog pooping in public places There are parks where you can walk them "
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  • Lee W.
    "An affluent suburb very close to downtown that has several grocery stores including Publix and Walmart neighborhood. The schools are rated best in the state. The surrounding suburbs are also very affluent. It’s only minutes to several upscale malls. There are many restaurants ranging from fast food to former. There is an AMC theatre. The city is spending sixty million dollars on a huge public park with pools and tennis."
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  • Rick D.
    "Very pet friendly. There’s nothing a dog Owner would not like. Dog owners pick up after their dogs and respect owners property. "
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  • Ktipto13
    "Neighbors know each other. Kids grew up Christmas caroling, playing hiding go seek, and riding bikes in the neighborhood!"
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  • Kateohome
    "My neighborhood has a family feel, we look out for one another, but you still have the privacy. It’s well maintained with a beautiful pool. Residents often get together during each holiday. Very safe"
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute has light traffic with friendly co-commuters. Many red lights that are well timed. I am 6 min from work."
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  • Bruce.gresham
    "I am ok with the Vestavia Hills community guidelines. We currently live in a master planned community in the Houston Tx area known as The Woodlands. Full of nature and walking/biking trails, restaurants,shopping, multi family houses, home values in excess of $10 MM down to $250K. It is wooded community of 120k residents with strict commercial space signage heights that can not sit any higher than 10ft, must be hidden by natural landscape. No existing trees can be removed from any residential property without the pre approval of The Woodlands Township"
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  • Mfinne1
    "We have several neighborhood get togethers a year including a crawfish boil, movie nights, christmas parties, Easter egg hunts, and a couple of block parties. "
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  • Tina B
    "we have a Leash law. Nice Sidewalks to walk dogs. Neighbors look out for each other when dogs escape. Plenty of vets and dog boarding/daycare nearby."
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  • Martha
    "Taxes are high but safe neighborhood and excellent schools ... even if my children never attended Vestavia ... known Vestavia for this. "
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  • Martha
    "Vestavia is a safe area Taxes are a little high but it pays off if your children attend the schools zone ... if not ,like us ... it is just a safer area "
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  • Alana B.
    "Easy to get anywhere via I-65, Hwy 31, or Hwy 280. The traffic is never too bad and usually moves along fairly quickly. Very convenient to all parts of town."
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  • Nilapierce62
    "I live off Massey road and the street needs to be repaved and sidewalks. I would love to walk to Walmart but no sidewalks and traffic is too busy! "
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  • Bg4ut
    "Many have dogs and observe city leash laws. Many walk dogs in neighborhood. I know as many of the neighbor dogs as I do neighbors. None have been allowed to be aggressive. Acceptance of community guidelines required."
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  • Nilapierce62
    "I live off Massey Road nice area But road need to be resurfaced big time! This road is a cut through that everybody used to avoid Hwy 31"
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  • Ebjaxn
    "Quiet, neighborhood with lovely homes. Well kept yards and friendly neighbors. Location is very convenient to shopping and restaurants. "
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  • Jason t.
    "First Friday at the Ridge Vestavia Night Out VHEW Carnival VHSC soccer games Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest events"
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  • Jblomeyer
    "I have lived in neighborhood for almost three years . It is so convenient to everything in city . It is quiet & has lots of trees . "
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  • Donna F.
    "The location ... the schools... the amenities of Vestavia are all above the crowd ... a much sought out place to live. "
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  • Christopher H.
    "We love this area! It is very convenient to everything in Vestavia, Homewood, Hoover & downtown. The neighborhood is quiet with wonderful people. "
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