This Forest Park condominium is filled with 1920's charm and is a short stroll to neighborhood dining and shopping! The spacious family room opens to the large formal dining room. Enjoy the private screened porch just off family room. An efficiently designed kitchen offers numerous Wellborn cabinets topped with granite (2021) and stainless steel appliances. Bedrooms share a full bathroom trimmed in classic white tiles. The home office is filled with natural light and is the perfect flex space, use as a walk in closet or more kitchen storage. Full size laundry and excellent storage space. Tall ceilings, original hardwood floors and mill work all add to the charm. Hurry to see this excellent value! Minutes to Avondale, UAB and downtown Bham. AC replaced 2017, Roof, exterior paints and water heater replaced 2024.
Sold for $283,000
$283,000
1040 42nd St S #B, Birmingham, AL 35222
2beds
1,179sqft
Condominium
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$286,600 Zestimate®
$240/sqft
$1,544 Estimated rent
Home value
$286,600
$267,000 - $307,000
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Listed by:
Steve Buchanan SBUCHANAN@REALTYSOUTH.COM,
RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
Bought with:
Steve Buchanan
RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21431561
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Dining Room, Bathroom, Kitchen, Office/Study (ROOM)
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 0
Office
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Plumbed for Gas in Kit, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room, Laundry (ROOM), Yes
Features
- High Ceilings, Crown Molding, Smooth Ceilings, Linen Closet, Shared Bath, Tub/Shower Combo
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Other,Yes
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,179 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,179
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Lower Level, Off Street, Open
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open (PATIO), Patio, Porch Screened
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Features: Interior Lot, Irregular Lot, Few Trees, Subdivision
Details
- Parcel number: 2300321017009.319
- 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
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Ridge Vent
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Curbs
- Subdivision: Forest Park
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Management
- Services included: Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Insurance, Pest Control, Reserve for Improvements, Sewer, Utilities for Comm Areas, Water
- HOA fee: $315 monthly
Location
- Region: Birmingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $240/sqft
- Price range: $283K - $283K
- Date on market: 9/17/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $283,000-2.4%$240/sqft |
Source:  GALMLS #21431561 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2025 | Contingent | $289,900$246/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #21431561 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $289,900+72%$246/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #21431561 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2016 | Sold | $168,500$143/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #752303 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: Forest Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Avondale Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 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
- 1040 42nd St S Unit B
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