Great starter home or investment property! Very cute! Updated bath! Come see your new home!
For sale
$85,000
506 78th St S, Birmingham, AL 35206
2beds
925sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$92/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated bath
- 202 days |
- 50 |
- 2 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Linda Ponder 205-777-1906,
RealtySouth-OTM-Acton Rd
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21431387
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Living/Dining (ROOM)
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove-Electric, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room, Yes
Features
- None, Tub/Shower Combo
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Other,Yes
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 925 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 925
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open (PATIO), Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 2300142014003.000
- Special conditions: As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: East Lake
Location
- Region: Birmingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $92/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $58,600
- Annual tax amount: $850
- Price range: $85K - $85K
- Date on market: 1/30/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$920/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $85,000+45.1%$92/sqft |
Source:  GALMLS #21431387 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2026 | Sold | $58,600-31.1%$63/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2025 | Price change | $85,000-4.5%$92/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #21431387 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $89,000+34.8%$96/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #21431387 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2021 | Sold | $66,000-11.9%$71/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #896418 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2020 | Listed for sale | $74,900$81/sqft |
Source: RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd #896418 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2020 | Pending sale | $74,900$81/sqft |
Source: RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd #896418 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2020 | Price change | $74,900-2.1%$81/sqft |
Source: RealtySouth #896418 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2020 | Price change | $76,500-4.3%$83/sqft |
Source: RealtySouth #896418 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2020 | Listed for sale | $79,900+88%$86/sqft |
Source: RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd #896418 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2019 | Listing removed | $775$1/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Birmingham-Metro North #865482 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2019 | Price change | $775+3.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Birmingham-Metro North #865482 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2019 | Price change | $750-11.8%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2019 | Price change | $850+17.2%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2019 | Listed for rent | $725+11.5%$1/sqft |
Source: MazyProperties Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2019 | Sold | $42,500-7.4%$46/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #840138 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2019 | Price change | $45,900-8%$50/sqft |
Source: Decas Group, Inc. #840138 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $49,900+13.7%$54/sqft |
Source: Decas Group, Inc. #840138 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2018 | Listing removed | $650$1/sqft |
Source: Taylor Burke - DG2 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2017 | Listed for rent | $650$1/sqft |
Source: Taylor Burke - DG2 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2016 | Sold | $43,900+485.3%$47/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2016 | Sold | $7,500-83.3%$8/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2007 | Sold | $44,800+79.2%$48/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2000 | Sold | $25,000$27/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $850 +2.3% | $11,720 +2.3% |
| 2024 | $831 +5.5% | $11,460 +5.5% |
| 2023 | $787 +2.3% | $10,860 +1.3% |
| 2022 | $770 +18.5% | $10,720 +19.6% |
| 2021 | $650 +4.4% | $8,960 +4.4% |
| 2020 | $622 -8.1% | $8,580 -8.1% |
| 2019 | $677 +33.4% | $9,340 +33.4% |
| 2018 | $508 | $7,000 |
| 2017 | $508 +1.7% | $7,000 +1.7% |
| 2016 | $499 | $6,880 |
| 2015 | $499 -0.1% | $6,880 +5.2% |
| 2014 | $499 | $6,540 |
| 2013 | $499 | $6,540 -9% |
| 2012 | $499 +30.1% | $7,186 +29.9% |
| 2006 | $384 +6.8% | $5,530 +6.8% |
| 2005 | $360 +4.9% | $5,180 -45.6% |
| 2004 | $343 +4% | $9,520 +4.2% |
| 2003 | $330 +40.8% | $9,140 +171.2% |
| 2002 | $234 | $3,370 |
| 2001 | $234 | $3,370 |
| 2000 | $234 | $3,370 |
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Neighborhood: South East Lake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Barrett Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Ossie Ware Mitchell Elementary SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Woodlawn High School-MagnetGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Barrett
- 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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