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Sold for $38,000
  • $38,000

    1540 42nd St, Birmingham, AL 35208

    2beds
    899sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1940
    -- sqft lot
    $68,900 Zestimate®
    $42/sqft
    $990 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $68,900

    $52,000 - $86,000

    $990/mo

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    What's special

    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.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Fireplace
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s)
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 899 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage
    • Has garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Details
    • Additional structures: Garage(s)
    • Parcel number: 2900071006022000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1940

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $1,100
    Location
    • Region: Birmingham

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $42/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $33,800
    • Annual tax amount: $490
    • Date on market: 5/2/2026
    • Lease term: Contact For Details

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/4/2026Listing removed$1,100$1/sqft
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    5/21/2026Listed for rent$1,100+6.1%$1/sqft
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    5/21/2026Listing removed$1,037$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    5/5/2026Price change$1,037-5.7%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    5/3/2026Price change$1,100+6.1%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    4/2/2026Price change$1,037-5.7%$1/sqft
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    3/16/2026Listed for rent$1,100$1/sqft
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    3/1/2026Listing removed$90,000$100/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #21436792 Report a problem
    1/6/2026Price change$90,000-18.2%$100/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #21436792 Report a problem
    11/14/2025Listed for sale$110,000+189.5%$122/sqft
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    4/4/2024Sold$38,000-23.8%$42/sqft
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    7/25/2006Sold$49,900$56/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$490 $6,760
    2024$490 $6,760
    2023-- $6,760 +27.1%
    2022-- $5,320 -52.6%
    2021-- $11,220
    2020-- $11,220
    2019-- $11,220 +10.9%
    2018-- $10,120
    2017-- $10,120
    2016-- $10,120
    2015-- $10,120 +1.4%
    2014$655 $9,980
    2013$655 $9,980 +5.8%
    2012$655 -1.5%$9,430 -1.6%
    2011$665 -11.2%$9,580 -11.1%
    2010$749 +9.3%$10,780 +9.3%
    2009$685 -2%$9,860 -2%
    2008$699 +1%$10,060 +1%
    2007$692 +11.4%$9,960 +11.4%
    2005$621 +2.3%$8,940 +4.7%
    2004$607 +12.1%$8,540 +12.1%
    2003$542 +16.8%$7,620 +14.1%
    2002$464 $6,680
    2001$464 $6,680
    2000$464 $6,680
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    Neighborhood: Belview Heights

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