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Sold for $343,500
  • $343,500

    521 20th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205

    4beds
    2,375sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1955
    9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
    $405,200 Zestimate®
    $145/sqft
    $3,107 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $405,200

    $369,000 - $446,000

    $3,107/mo

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    What's special

    Plenty of parkingLarge fenced yardClose to the cityLarge refreshed homeFull basement studdedFresh paintNew tile
    Check out VIRTUAL TOUR! A sudden job transfer gives you a fantastic opportunity to grab this LARGE REFRESHED home in the popular Idlewild Hills neighborhood located alongside Glen Iris just on the outskirts of UAB campus. You will not find this much finished square footage in this area much. Nestled deep in the residential neighborhood but still only minutes for a hop onto I 65. New tile, fresh paint, tremendous square footage with a suite for guests. And this home boasts a very generous basement for more potential space. Full basement studded and semi finished surfaces with the potential for a rental with separate entrance. 3 FULL baths plus a Half, LARGE FENCED YARD. Plenty of parking with garage, driveway and street parking where permitted. Great investment for your college student to have rental space and personal space to live in. Enjoy the increasing values of living so close to the city and UAB.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Dana Belcher 205-910-3358,

    RE/MAX on Main

    Bought with:

    Wu-Hsiung Wu

    LAH Sotheby's International Realty Hoover

    Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 1357323MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: First
    Bedroom 1
    • Level: First
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: First
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: First
    Primary bathroom
    • Level: First
    Bathroom 1
    • Level: First
    Kitchen
    • Features: Stone Counters, Breakfast Bar, Pantry
    • Level: First
    Living room
    • Level: First
    Basement
    • Area: 200
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove-Electric, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room, Yes
    Features
    • Recessed Lighting, High Ceilings, Tub/Shower Combo
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Block,Daylight
    • Attic: Other,Yes
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,375 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,175
    • Finished area below ground: 200

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Attached, Basement, Garage Faces Front
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Open (PATIO), Patio
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Fenced
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: None
    • Waterfront features: No
    Lot
    • Size: 9,583 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 2900114001008.000
    • Special conditions: N/A

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Other
    • Foundation: Basement
    Condition
    • Year built: 1955

    Utilities & green energy

    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Sewer Connected

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Security System
    Location
    • Region: Birmingham
    • Subdivision: Glen Iris

    Other

    Other facts
    • Price range: $343.5K - $343.5K

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/25/2023Sold$343,500-4.6%$145/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #1357323 Report a problem
    7/22/2023Pending sale$359,900$152/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #1357323 Report a problem
    7/6/2023Price change$359,900-5.3%$152/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #1357323 Report a problem
    6/19/2023Listed for sale$379,900+26.6%$160/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #1357323 Report a problem
    4/12/2022Sold$300,000+1.7%$126/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #1301463 Report a problem
    3/10/2022Contingent$295,000$124/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #1301463 Report a problem
    3/3/2022Listed for sale$295,000$124/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #1301463 Report a problem
    2/4/2022Contingent$295,000$124/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #1301463 Report a problem
    1/29/2022Listed for sale$295,000$124/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #1301463 Report a problem
    1/6/2022Listing removed--
    Source: GALMLS #1301463 Report a problem
    12/31/2021Contingent$295,000$124/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #1301463 Report a problem
    12/27/2021Listed for sale$295,000$124/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #1301463 Report a problem
    11/17/2021Listing removed--
    Source: GALMLS #1301463 Report a problem
    10/25/2021Contingent$295,000$124/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #1301463 Report a problem
    10/19/2021Listed for sale$295,000+51.3%$124/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #1301463 Report a problem
    5/26/2021Sold$195,000-21.7%$82/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/6/2020Listing removed$1,800$1/sqft
    Source: RealtySouth-Homewood #894638 Report a problem
    9/15/2020Price change$1,800-14.3%$1/sqft
    Source: RealtySouth-Homewood #894638 Report a problem
    8/18/2020Listed for rent$2,100$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    10/23/2019Listing removed$249,000$105/sqft
    Source: MD Realty LLC #853593 Report a problem
    7/24/2019Listed for sale$249,000$105/sqft
    Source: MD Realty LLC #853593 Report a problem
    7/20/2019Pending sale$249,000$105/sqft
    Source: MD Realty LLC #853593 Report a problem
    7/3/2019Price change$249,000-16.7%$105/sqft
    Source: MD Realty LLC #853593 Report a problem
    6/19/2019Price change$299,000-0.3%$126/sqft
    Source: MD Realty LLC #853593 Report a problem
    5/19/2019Listed for sale$300,000+93.5%$126/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/26/2015Sold$155,000-8.3%$65/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #610122 Report a problem
    8/15/2014Listing removed$169,000$71/sqft
    Source: ARC Realty, LLC #588446 Report a problem
    6/10/2014Price change$169,000-3.4%$71/sqft
    Source: ARC Realty, LLC #588446 Report a problem
    4/1/2014Listed for sale$175,000+131.8%$74/sqft
    Source: ARC Realty, LLC #588446 Report a problem
    3/8/2006Sold$75,500$32/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,387 +7%$74,300 +7%
    2024$5,034 +127.9%$69,440 +120.7%
    2023$2,209 -41.4%$31,460 -39.5%
    2022$3,771 +0.7%$52,020 +0.7%
    2021$3,744 +29.7%$51,640 +29.7%
    2020$2,886 $39,800
    2019$2,886 -9.3%$39,800 -9.3%
    2018$3,181 +25.2%$43,880 +25.2%
    2017$2,540 +8.3%$35,040 +8.3%
    2016$2,345 +100.7%$32,340 -5.4%
    2015$1,168 +25.4%$34,200 +138.2%
    2014$931 -18.5%$14,360 +0.7%
    2013$1,143 $14,260 -13.3%
    2012$1,143 -1%$16,452 -1%
    2011$1,155 $16,610
    2010$1,155 $16,610
    2009$1,155 -1.4%$16,610 -1.4%
    2008$1,171 +1%$16,850 +1%
    2007$1,160 +21.9%$16,690 +21.9%
    2006$952 +3.4%$13,690 +3.4%
    2005$920 +3%$13,240 -48.5%
    2004$894 +25.2%$25,720 +25.1%
    2003$714 -27.9%$20,560 +44.2%
    2002$991 $14,260
    2001$991 $14,260
    2000$991 $14,260

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Glen Iris

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Glen Iris
    • Middle: Arrington
    • High: Carver

    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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