This charming Mediterranean styled bungalow is set in the heart of historic Forest Park! The large living room offers a barrel vaulted ceiling (11 foot) and stone fireplace. Formal dining room, with view to rear gardens, is wrapped in natural light. French doors lead to the sun room or use as a home office, with tiled floors and textured plaster walls. The breakfast room, with original butlers pantry leads to an efficiently designed kitchen. Kitchen offers solid wood cabinets and stainless appliances (gas cooking). The spacious primary bedroom suite features a renovated bathroom with fully tiled shower, trimmed in classic white tiles. Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a hall bathroom with deep cast iron tub and original pedestal sink. Original hardwood floors, millwork and hardware all add to the charm! Enjoy easy access to the fenced rear garden with lush established landscape and garage. Basement storage with exterior access. Mins. to UAB, and Forest Park village and Avondale entertainment.
Sold for $609,250
$609,250
1035 42nd St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
3beds
1,767sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$626,400 Zestimate®
$345/sqft
$2,217 Estimated rent
Home value
$626,400
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Listed by:
Steve Buchanan SBUCHANAN@REALTYSOUTH.COM,
RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
Bought with:
Langston Hereford
RealtySouth-MB-Crestline
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21416077
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Oven, Gas Oven, Plumbed for Gas in Kit, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room, Yes
Features
- Textured Walls, High Ceilings, Cathedral/Vaulted, Crown Molding, Smooth Ceilings, Linen Closet, Shared Bath, Tub/Shower Combo
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished,Daylight
- Attic: Other,Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Masonry, Stone, Living Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,767 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,767
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Off Street, Parking (MLVL), Garage Faces Front
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open (PATIO), Patio, Open (DECK), Deck
- Exterior features: Lighting, Sprinkler System
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
- Features: Interior Lot, Irregular Lot, Few Trees, Subdivision
Details
- Parcel number: 2300321018009.000
- Special conditions: N/A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Curbs
Location
- Region: Birmingham
- Subdivision: Forest Park
Other
Other facts
- Price range: $609.3K - $609.3K
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2025 | Sold | $609,250+2.8%$345/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Contingent | $592,500$335/sqft |
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| 4/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $592,500+55.9%$335/sqft |
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| 10/31/2018 | Sold | $380,000-4.8%$215/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #828502 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2018 | Pending sale | $399,000$226/sqft |
Source: RealtySouth #828502 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2018 | Listed for sale | $399,000+28.7%$226/sqft |
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| 7/22/2015 | Listing removed | $309,999-3.1%$175/sqft |
Source: RealtySouth #630529 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2015 | Sold | $320,000+0.6%$181/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #630529 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2014 | Listing removed | $318,000$180/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2014 | Listed for sale | $318,000+7.8%$180/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2009 | Sold | $295,000+34.1%$167/sqft |
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| 3/28/2000 | Sold | $220,000+39.2%$125/sqft |
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| 3/30/1998 | Sold | $158,000$89/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,807 +4.8% | $58,380 +4.7% |
| 2024 | $3,634 +7.4% | $55,760 +7.3% |
| 2023 | $3,384 +2.1% | $51,960 +11.2% |
| 2022 | $3,315 +7.4% | $46,720 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $3,086 +1.5% | $43,560 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $3,040 +4.7% | $42,920 +4.6% |
| 2019 | $2,902 +28.8% | $41,020 +27.9% |
| 2018 | $2,253 +0.5% | $32,060 +0.5% |
| 2017 | $2,241 +1% | $31,900 +0.9% |
| 2016 | $2,219 | $31,600 |
| 2015 | $2,219 +23.3% | $31,600 +16.2% |
| 2014 | $1,800 -0.8% | $27,200 |
| 2013 | $1,815 | $27,200 +4.1% |
| 2012 | $1,815 -0.5% | $26,122 -0.5% |
| 2011 | $1,825 -5.3% | $26,250 -5.3% |
| 2010 | $1,927 -13% | $27,730 -13% |
| 2009 | $2,216 -19.6% | $31,890 -19.6% |
| 2008 | $2,756 +0.4% | $39,660 +0.4% |
| 2007 | $2,747 +27.1% | $39,520 +27.2% |
| 2006 | $2,160 +8.1% | $31,080 +8.1% |
| 2005 | $1,999 +2.6% | $28,760 -47.3% |
| 2004 | $1,949 +18.5% | $54,540 +18.9% |
| 2003 | $1,645 +52.8% | $45,860 +196.1% |
| 2002 | $1,077 | $15,490 |
| 2001 | $1,077 | $15,490 |
| 2000 | $1,077 | $15,490 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Forest Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Avondale Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10We Putnam Middle School-MagnetGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 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
- 1035 42nd St S
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