Cash or Hard Money Investor Special - $65,000 Opportunity awaits at 1604 Arlington Ave, Bessemer, AL! This 1920 bungalow offers approximately 1,596 sq. ft and is price to sell for cash buyers looking to add value. Featuring a spacious layout, covered front porch, and classic character, this property is being sol AS-IS and is ready for renovation or rental portfolio expansion. Great potential for fix-and-flip investor or buy and hold landlords.
Contingent
Price cut: $5K (6/23)
$60,000
1604 Arlington Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020
3beds
1,596sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$38/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic characterSpacious layoutCovered front porch
- 39 days |
- 271 |
- 9 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marlo Hayes CELL:2052157929,
eXp Realty, LLC Central
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21455297
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Dining Room, Bathroom, Half Bath (ROOM), Kitchen, Master Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Other, Yes
Features
- Tub/Shower Combo
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick (FIREPL), Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,596 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,596
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 3800103014009.000
- Special conditions: As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Over Foundation, Wood
Condition
- Fixer
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bessemer
Location
- Region: Bessemer
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $38/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $105,300
- Annual tax amount: $671
- Price range: $60K - $60K
- Date on market: 6/6/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,234/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Contingent | $60,000$38/sqft |
Source:  GALMLS #21455297 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $60,000-7.7%$38/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #21455297 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $65,000-17.6%$41/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #21455297 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2006 | Sold | $78,900+326.5%$49/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/1978 | Sold | $18,500$12/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $671 +5.2% | $10,540 +4.8% |
| 2024 | $638 | $10,060 |
| 2023 | $638 +38.9% | $10,060 +34.9% |
| 2022 | $460 | $7,460 |
| 2021 | $460 | $7,460 |
| 2020 | $460 | $7,460 |
| 2019 | $460 +21.9% | $7,460 +19.2% |
| 2018 | $377 | $6,260 |
| 2017 | $377 | $6,260 |
| 2016 | $377 | $6,260 |
| 2015 | $377 +0.5% | $6,260 +1.6% |
| 2014 | $375 -11.2% | $6,160 |
| 2013 | $423 | $6,160 +0.2% |
| 2012 | $423 -1.8% | $6,150 -1.8% |
| 2011 | $430 | $6,260 |
| 2010 | $430 | $6,260 |
| 2009 | $430 -2.3% | $6,260 -2.3% |
| 2008 | $440 -18.4% | $6,410 -18.4% |
| 2007 | $540 -48.3% | $7,860 -48.3% |
| 2006 | $1,044 +222% | $15,200 +222% |
| 2005 | $324 +2.8% | $4,720 -48.6% |
| 2004 | $315 +4.3% | $9,180 +4.3% |
| 2003 | $302 +29.7% | $8,800 +127.4% |
| 2002 | $233 | $3,870 |
| 2001 | $233 | $3,870 |
| 2000 | $233 | $3,870 |
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Neighborhood: 35020
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Greenwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.5 mi
- 2/10Bessemer City Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 1/10Bessemer City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hard, Charles F.
- Middle: Bessemer City
- High: Bessemer City
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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