3970 Christopher Dr, Birmingham, AL 35243
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OFF MARKET

3970 Christopher Dr
Birmingham, AL 35243

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,047 sqft (on 0.35 acres)

$470,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026

$470,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,047 sqft
(on 0.35 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1960
Lot Size
0.35 acres
Living Area
2,047 sqft
Price/Sqft
$230

About this House

This charming Cahaba Heights home comes filled with all of the character you are looking for combined with modern updates throughout! Two large living rooms, very modern kitchen (with island), one fireplace with a gorgeous antique mantle, and updated bathrooms are just a few of the features you will enjoy in this home. Outside is a large backyard, beautiful brick paver patio, and a covered front porch! This home needs nothing except you as it's new owner! Schedule your personal tour with a Realtor today!
3970 Christopher Dr, Birmingham, AL 35243 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,047 sqft single-family home built in 1960. It last sold for $200,000 on Aug 31, 2011. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $470,100, with a rent estimate of $3,523/month.

Home Details for 3970 Christopher Dr

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Wood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960Year Updated: 1992
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.35 acres

Price History for 3970 Christopher Dr

DatePriceEventSource
08/31/2011$200,000Sold
N/A
04/14/2011$219,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/23/2011$230,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/20/2011$240,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

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$3,566
Assessment$390,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3970 Christopher Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3900 Knollwood Trce, Birmingham, AL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$402,500
12/05/25
3
2
2,354
2988 Donita Ct, Birmingham, AL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$500,000
09/15/25
3
3
2,485
4033 Meadowlawn Dr, Birmingham, AL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$235,000
02/20/26
3
2
1,658
4008 Meadowlawn Dr, Birmingham, AL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$500,000
12/15/25
3
2
1,800
2949 Donita Dr, Birmingham, AL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$326,000
02/11/26
4
3
2,278
1634 Kristi Cir, Mountain Brk, AL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$472,000
06/10/26
3
3
2,821
2908 Christopher Ct, Birmingham, AL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$434,900
03/24/26
3
3
2,149
3016 La Haven Cir, Birmingham, AL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$375,000
09/26/25
4
2
1,945
4001 Dolly Ridge Rd, Birmingham, AL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$327,600
01/05/26
4
2
1,482
4113 Cloverleaf Dr, Birmingham, AL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$157,350
01/09/26
3
2
1,938

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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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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 3970 Christopher Dr

  • What is 3970 Christopher Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 3970 Christopher Dr in Birmingham, AL is $470,100.
  • What is the price history for 3970 Christopher Dr?
    3970 Christopher Dr in Birmingham, AL last sold for $200,000 in August 2011.
  • Is Birmingham a buyer's or seller's market?
    Birmingham is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Birmingham?
    The median sale price in Birmingham is $497K. That is up $6.93K from the prior month.
  • Does 3970 Christopher Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 3970 Christopher Dr in Birmingham, AL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 3970 Christopher Dr?
    The lot at 3970 Christopher Dr in Birmingham, AL is about 0.35 acres (15,430 sq ft).