This absolutely fantastic home is located in the heart of historic Forest Park! This 1920's condominium has been updated without losing any charm. Spacious living room opens to an even larger formal dining room. Efficient kitchen design includes all new cabinets topped with quartz countertops, new (2021) GE appliances (gas range), molded tile backsplash and under mount sink. Sunroom with pine floors. Original hardwood floors refinished, fresh paint and new light fixtures throughout. HVAC replaced 2023 Primary bedroom includes 3 closets and dressing room or use as a home office. Guest bedroom is filled with natural light and built in bookcases with extra storage. Classic black and white tiled bath with tile floor in a herringbone pattern. Laundry includes new (2021) GE front load washer and dryer with folding table. screened staircase to rear parking and patio. Loads of closet space. Move in condition! Just a short stroll to Forest Park village and Avondale, minutes to UAB / downtown.
Sold for $315,000
$315,000
1016 42nd St S APT C, Birmingham, AL 35222
2beds
1,256sqft
Condominium
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$320,400 Zestimate®
$251/sqft
$1,627 Estimated rent
Home value
$320,400
$298,000 - $346,000
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Listed by:
Steve Buchanan SBUCHANAN@REALTYSOUTH.COM,
RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
Bought with:
Scott Ford
RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21425287
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Dining Room, Bathroom, Kitchen, Office/Study (ROOM), Sunroom (ROOM)
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 0
Office
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Oven, Plumbed for Gas in Kit, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room, Laundry (ROOM), Yes
Features
- None, High Ceilings, Crown Molding, Smooth Ceilings, Linen Closet, Shared Bath, Sitting Area in Master, Tub/Shower Combo
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Other,Yes
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,256 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,256
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Unassigned, Open
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open (PATIO), Patio
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Features: Interior Lot, Irregular Lot, Few Trees, Subdivision
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 2300321017009.304
- Special conditions: N/A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Curbs
- Subdivision: Forest Park
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Management
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Insurance, Reserve for Improvements, Sewer, Utilities for Comm Areas, Water
- HOA fee: $315 monthly
Location
- Region: Birmingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $251/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $100,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,966
- Price range: $315K - $315K
- Date on market: 7/17/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2025 | Sold | $315,000+0%$251/sqft |
Source:  GALMLS #21425287 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2025 | Contingent | $314,900$251/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #21425287 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $314,900+5.4%$251/sqft |
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| 10/28/2021 | Sold | $298,700+8.7%$238/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #1299201 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2021 | Contingent | $274,900$219/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #1299201 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2021 | Listed for sale | $274,900+56.2%$219/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #1299201 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2021 | Sold | $176,000+6.1%$140/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #1284462 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2021 | Listed for sale | $165,900+72.8%$132/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #1284462 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/1999 | Sold | $96,000$76/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,966 | $54,700 |
| 2024 | $3,966 | $54,700 |
| 2023 | $3,966 +165.1% | $54,700 +153% |
| 2022 | $1,496 +33.3% | $21,620 +7.5% |
| 2021 | $1,122 +8.8% | $20,120 +7.4% |
| 2020 | $1,031 | $18,740 |
| 2019 | -- | $18,740 +16.5% |
| 2018 | -- | $16,080 |
| 2017 | -- | $16,080 |
| 2016 | -- | $16,080 |
| 2015 | -- | $16,080 -2.2% |
| 2014 | $999 | $16,440 |
| 2013 | $999 | $16,440 +14.4% |
| 2012 | $999 | $14,370 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Forest Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Avondale Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10We Putnam Middle School-MagnetGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 1/10Woodlawn High School-MagnetGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Avondale
- Middle: Putnam, W E
- High: Woodlawn
Source: GALMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- Birmingham
- 35222
- Forest Park
- 1016 42nd St S Apartment C
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