Hidden Gem 2 bedroom, 1 bath in bungalow in Westend. Much of the 1920’s charm remains in the French doors, lovely original hardwoods throughout. The huge lot is surrounded by trees, and the porch is perfect for family gathering and bbq's. A must-see in a lovely, established neighborhood close to parks, amenities, hospital and transit transportation.
Sold for $27,000
$27,000
1557 Cotton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
2beds
1,437sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$19/sqft
$925 Estimated rent
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tracy Wright 205-335-7985,
W & J Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Kevin Dobbs
Keller Williams Homewood
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21379731
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Dining Room, Bathroom, Kitchen
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Window Unit (Heat)
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: None, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Closet, Yes
Features
- None, Shared Bath
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning, Outside
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,437 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,437
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 2900092018003.000
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Birmingham
Location
- Region: Birmingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $19/sqft
- Price range: $27K - $27K
- Date on market: 3/15/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Listing removed | $40,000$28/sqft |
Source:  GALMLS #21437700 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $40,000+48.1%$28/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #21437700 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2024 | Sold | $27,000$19/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #21379731 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Neighborhood: Arlington-West End
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Hemphill Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Wilkerson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 2/10Parker High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: West End Academy
- Middle: Arrington
- High: Jackson - Olin
Source: GALMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- Birmingham
- 35211
- Arlington-West End
- 1557 Cotton Ave SW
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