Property Ready for Rent | 1540 42nd St Ensley SECTION 8 ACCEPTED AND APPROVED! The kitchen provides ample cabinet space and room for dining, making it perfect for everyday living. The home offers comfortable bedrooms with good closet space and a welcoming atmosphere throughout. Outside, enjoy a large yard with plenty of room for outdoor activities, relaxing evenings, or entertaining guests. If you're looking for a clean, move-in ready home at a great value this is for you! Schedule a tour today and make this house your new home! SECTION 8 ACCEPTED AND APPROVED! For more properties like this visit Affordable Housing.
House for rent
$1,100/mo
Fees may apply
1540 42nd St, Birmingham, AL 35208
2beds
899sqft
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Single family residence
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Ceiling fan
Fireplace
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 899 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Details
- Parcel number: 2900071006022000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Birmingham
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,100+6.1%$1/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Listing removed | $1,037$1/sqft |
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| 5/5/2026 | Price change | $1,037-5.7%$1/sqft |
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| 5/3/2026 | Price change | $1,100+6.1%$1/sqft |
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| 4/2/2026 | Price change | $1,037-5.7%$1/sqft |
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| 3/16/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,100$1/sqft |
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| 3/1/2026 | Listing removed | $90,000$100/sqft |
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| 1/6/2026 | Price change | $90,000-18.2%$100/sqft |
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| 11/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $110,000+189.5%$122/sqft |
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| 4/4/2024 | Sold | $38,000-23.8%$42/sqft |
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| 7/25/2006 | Sold | $49,900$56/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Belview Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Charles A Brown Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Green Acres Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 1/10Jackson-Olin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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