553 26th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
OFF MARKET

553 26th St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,629 sqft
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,629 sqft

$299,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Apr 25, 2024
Est. Refi. Payment $1,740/mo*
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Description

This property is no longer available to rent or to buy. This description is from February 02, 2022
Come see this unique house located in the center of town, a short distance to the UA campus. The living room features beautiful hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace leading into the kitchen. With 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this house is set up for an already established family or one that is looking to grow. Step outside to a good sized backyard that is great for enjoying a sunny day with the family or entertaining guests. Schedule your showing today!

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 553 26th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl Space
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2629 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Sewer ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, MicrowaveDishwasherLaundry: In GarageMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Electric,1 UnitHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Storm Window(s), Wood FramesFlooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Composition ShingleFencing: Chain LinkExterior: Concrete Driveway
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking: Attached,Garage,One Car Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Connected

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Other
Building
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information
Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 3107264004017.000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $249,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Apr 18 2021Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: TuscaloosaCommunity: I L Smith Jr
School Information
Elementary School: University PlaceJr High / Middle School: University PlaceHigh School: Central

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2629 Square Feet

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Compensation

Buyer Agency Commission: 3Buyer Agency Commission Type: %
Notes
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 142238Living Area Range Units: Square Feet

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: None
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by Britt Payne, (205) 799-0614
Keller Williams Tuscaloosa
Bought with: Alice Maxwell, (205) 344-0636, Keller Williams Tuscaloosa
Source: WAMLS, MLS#142238

Price History for 553 26th St

DatePriceEventSource
06/15/2021$245,000Sold
WAMLS #142238
04/19/2021$249,900PendingWAMLS #142238
03/03/2021$249,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/05/2021$259,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/28/2020$144,000Sold
WAMLS #139716
08/12/2020$149,000PendingAgent Provided
08/09/2020$149,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/20/2013$139,900Sold
WAMLS #93471
08/20/2013$144,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/26/2013$61,500Sold
N/A
10/05/2011$30,000Sold
N/A
06/09/2008$60,000Sold
N/A
07/25/2006$60,000Sold
N/A

Property Taxes and Assessment

Year2023
Tax
Assessment$160,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 553 26th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2417 Prince Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$264,500
09/21/23
5
3
3,550
573 26th St, Tuscaloosa, AL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$205,000
06/22/23
4
2
1,767
61 The Downs, Tuscaloosa, AL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$330,400
01/02/24
4
3
2,260
24 The Downs, Tuscaloosa, AL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$395,000
05/26/23
4
3
2,400
406 25th Pl, Tuscaloosa, AL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$200,000
07/28/23
3
2
1,467
566 26th St, Tuscaloosa, AL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$175,000
08/15/23
3
2
1,191
2808 Prince Cir, Tuscaloosa, AL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$190,000
03/29/24
3
2
1,424
9 Hackberry Cir, Tuscaloosa, AL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$207,000
05/25/23
4
2
1,588

Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Tuscaloosa

  • Marcus Wash
    "I love the environment. Tuscaloosa is a very special place. I’m not from Alabama but I love that I’m here now."
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  • Courtney Morrison
    "I have lived here 7 years, I enjoy the neighborhood but I do feel it has went downhill due to some uncaring and disrespectful renters in the neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "Unsafe and not kid friendly. Violence and eyesores all around. Surrounding schools are failing schools. The neighborhood that lack essentials that many people need to survive. "
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  • Trulia User
    "We are near everything Tuscaloosa has to offer. If you work at UA, downtown or DCH, it is a 4 minute commute"
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a huge park on the river where you could walk and play with your dog. The only downside is that most dog parks are inside of individual neighborhoods and the only public one is over 9 miles away."
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice area to live in nice people nice outside nice weather outside good weather a lot of nice people and lots of fun quality and good areas here "
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  • Lourdie12
    "Nice place to walk with leashed dogs! Dogs should be curbed and the University park is very nice to walk your dog"
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  • Stangoffjr
    "The neighborhood seems friendly enough. Most properties are well maintained. Several rental properties which do not seem to devalue properties. The Hillcrest school system could use an overhaul. Scale 1-10 (7). "
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  • Anointed One
    "Decent area with decent community. Bananas even college is in on game nights. Schools are great in this area."
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  • Melo K.
    "They would like the side walks and parks located near the area. It’s quite a pet friendly area. Most residents own dogs. Gates are most properties and pet areas are well kept. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Minimum traffic. Easy access to local restaurants, malls and interstate. School traffic is low and well managed in my area. "
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  • Vickie H.
    "Not pet friendly, you have to pay extra if you own pets. Very seldom do I see dogs and never see people walking dogs. Do see stray cats from time to time."
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  • Cpurnell2323
    "We have neighborhood food trucks & walkways. Shopping, grocery stores & medical needs are mins away."
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  • Jackie H.
    "The area is conveniently located near grocery stores and shopping area. Schools are close by, also. The neighborhood is safe."
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  • Kiara D.
    "we do absolutely nothing collectively in our neighborhood! however, the neighbors are friendly, when you speak to them."
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  • Sarahminordesign
    "Great area to live. Close to everything. Grocery store. Gas stations. Great schools. Quiet neighborhood. "
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  • Lesleyannsmits
    "It’s college kids. It takes 10-12 minutes to walk to very central places but it’s college kid area. I love to walk so the walk is nice, but construction is always there and the price of every day things are marked up. I do love 12th Street-it’s slightly calmer and than the Other streets. "
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  • Llay180
    "The people honestly, on holidays or not there is always a celebration. Happy and pure with life although tainted a little. It’s practically like going to a family reunion meeting all the family you didn’t know you had"
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  • Lesleyannsmits
    "It’s an 8 minute walk to edge of campus, it’s amazing if you’re in school. You can walk places if you want, but not many options to walk to, unless you want to walk really far to Downtown. "
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  • Leah M.
    "great location to avoid traffic in a college town and still have access to plenty of grocery and restaurant options"
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  • Lex
    "It’s not a safe place to live in general, especially for dogs and cats. If your pet gets out, don’t expect to get them back. "
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  • Lex
    "It’s okay unless it’s 7am, 3pm, 5pm, and 11pm. During those times, traffic is the worst. Any other time you should be okay. "
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  • Willmarshall35
    "We don’t have any neighborhood events. We just fix the house up on holidays and let the kids walk to see everything. "
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  • Jemeka H.
    "We don’t have many gated areas and it’ll be dangerous to keep dogs and children in the same enviornment. "
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  • Perry D. H.
    "I grew up in this neighborhood and now live here with my husband and two kids. It’s always been an area that’s great for families. The schools are less than 5 minutes away and the golf course is great to walk on. People even fish in the ponds. "
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  • Nmunderwood79
    "I’ve lived here since 95 and watched this community grow! It’s quiet and the neighbors look out for each other "
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  • Cmstolting
    "Need car to get around. If you live close to downtown then you’ll be surrounded by students. I live 15min away and live by mostly professionals"
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  • Albertinap1
    "No sidewalks. No parking. Stray animals. People don’t like dogs. Not safe. The railroad holds for long periods of time at crossings. "
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  • Melo K.
    "MLK parades Church events School events that’s pretty much all. Everything else is done on other side of town. "
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  • Raf2590
    "The neighborhood is kid friendly. All neighbors look out for each other. It’s quiet. ................."
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  • Kate N.
    "15 minutes on non game days. one dangerous intersection. but easy to get to downtown from where I live."
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  • Dominic G.
    "Haven’t really talked to any dog owners to see what they like or dislike about the neighborhood. I rarely ever have a talk with the neighbors out here unless it’s someone I know from work or church. "
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  • Vickie H.
    "City curfew for 17 and under, not really safe, crime rate is high. Most neighborhoods well kept. No youth activity centers. Consist of mostly lower income housing and lower priced homes."
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  • Kelsey N.
    "There’s a lot of families here. The neighborhood is great for going on walks with strollers or kids on bikes! The schools in this area are great too!"
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  • Kim H.
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 25 years. I love my neighbors. the neighborhood association is active. there are two churches & a school. it's convenient."
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  • Keinesha C.
    "My commute it’s a bit lengthy; but I also work downtown Birmingham. Considering my commute i don’t really have any major issues "
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  • Jay
    "This neighborhood is ok for college style living. I wouldn't recommend it for anything other than that though. Pricing is decent but you get what you pay for."
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  • MaudE
    "I have owned a house here for over 20 years. I keep an apartment in it, and rent out the other spaces. Druid City Historic District, beautiful old houses and quiet safe streets. People are friendly but not nosey. Perfect location, 15 min walk to UA football games, 5 min walk to Government Plaza. Amphitheater, River Market, all the downtown restaurants and bars nearby. Queen City has joined UA campus, downtown, and river commerce for the nearly 200 years Tuscaloosa has been here."
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  • Zaphod Beeblebrox
    "A bunch of very ignorant people live here. They're so primitive they think digital watches are a pretty neat thing."
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  • Kelliewalsh1212
    "The University fo Alabama is pretty cool. It’s loud, but fun. I have grown out of it. Great for when you are in college"
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Homes for Rent Near 553 26th St

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Off Market Homes Near 553 26th St

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553 26th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,629 sqft single-family home built in 1950. This property is not currently available for sale. 553 26th St was last sold on Jun 15, 2021 for $245,000 (2% lower than the asking price of $249,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 553 26th St is $299,200.