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  • $399,000

    524 55th St S, Birmingham, AL 35212

    5beds
    2,144sqft
    : 
    $2,425/mo
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    Quadruplex
    Built in 1950
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $186/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    New finishes throughout
    QUADPLEX HOUSE FOR SALE! Weather your are a seasoned investor looking for a great deal OR a thrifty newcomer looking to start building wealth AND lowering expenses, this one is worth looking at. Stable, 3/4 occupied, $3,750/month gross rent. New exterior, (roof, windows, and siding), new finishes throughout. HOUSE HACK CASH FLOW: Live in Unit C rent-free + collect $2,790/month from units A, B, D. With financing as low as $2,160/month, you cash flow monthly while building wealth and equity. FOUR FINANCING OPTIONS READY: • FHA 3.5% down: $27,000 cash-to-close | $2,894/month PITI • Conventional 5% down: $33,000 cash-to-close | $2,749/month PITI • Conventional 20% down: $100,000 cash-to-close | $2,277/month PITI • Conventional 25% down: $123,000 cash-to-close | $2,160/month PITI Expert Alabama lender partnership locked in and ready. Move-in ready to cash flow. Please contact the listing agent for more information!
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listed by:

    Emile Hughes 205-936-7088,

    Watts Realty Co Inc

    Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21459752MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Heating
      • Central w/Ind Ctrl(HEAT)
      Cooling
      • Central w/Ind Ctrl(COOL)
      Appliances
      • Included: Cooktop, Refigerator, Stove, Water Heater
      • Laundry: Washer/Dryer Connection
      Features
      • Eat-in Kitchen, Eating Area-Kitchen
      • Flooring: Vinyl
      • Basement: Finished,Full
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,144 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: 1 Space per Unit, 2 Spaces per Unit, On Street, Other
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Details
      • Parcel number: 2300214012037.000
      • Special conditions: As Is

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Property subtype: Quadruplex
      Materials
      • Frame, Block, Siding
      • Foundation: Basement
      Condition
      • Year built: 1950

      Utilities & green energy

      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Sewer Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Woodlawn Realty
      Location
      • Region: Birmingham

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $186/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $229,100
      • Annual tax amount: $1,662
      • Price range: $399K - $399K
      • Date on market: 7/21/2026
      • Tenant pays: All Utilities, Cable TV, Electricity, Gas, Hot Water, Water/Sewer (TENANT)

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

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        $1,774/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/21/2026Listed for sale$399,000-11.1%$186/sqft
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        3/25/2026Listing removed$449,000$209/sqft
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        3/2/2026Listed for sale$449,000+119%$209/sqft
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        7/9/2025Listing removed$1,450$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        7/2/2025Price change$1,450-3.3%$1/sqft
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        6/27/2025Listed for rent$1,500+160.9%$1/sqft
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        4/23/2019Sold$205,000-10.8%$96/sqft
        Source: GALMLS #841636 Report a problem
        2/27/2019Listed for sale$229,900+4498%$107/sqft
        Source: Watts Realty Co Inc #841636 Report a problem
        10/16/2018Listing removed$575
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        10/3/2018Listed for rent$575
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        9/3/2018Listing removed$575
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        8/1/2018Listed for rent$575
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        4/4/2018Sold$5,000-95.7%$2/sqft
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        6/2/2017Listing removed$575
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        4/24/2017Listed for rent$575
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        1/25/2017Listing removed$575
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        1/13/2017Listed for rent$575+4.5%
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        9/19/2015Listing removed$550
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        8/4/2015Listed for rent$550
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        6/9/2015Listing removed$550
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        5/20/2015Listed for rent$550
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        5/5/2014Sold$115,000$54/sqft
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        4/20/2013Listing removed$550
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        1/4/2013Listed for rent$550
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        9/26/2011Sold$115,000-17.8%$54/sqft
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        3/3/2010Listing removed$139,900$65/sqft
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        11/10/2009Price change$139,900-12.5%$65/sqft
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        11/1/2009Listed for sale$159,900+3098%$75/sqft
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        5/24/2004Sold$5,000$2/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,662 -50%$22,920 -50%
        2024$3,322 $45,820
        2023$3,322 +10.9%$45,820 +10.9%
        2022$2,996 -21%$41,320 -21%
        2021$3,790 +15.7%$52,280 +15.7%
        2020$3,276 -7.7%$45,180 -7.7%
        2019$3,550 +29.4%$48,960 +29.4%
        2018$2,743 +46.7%$37,840 +46.7%
        2017$1,871 -6.6%$25,800 -6.6%
        2016$2,002 +7.1%$27,620 +7.1%
        2015$1,871 +16.3%$25,800 -25.6%
        2014$1,609 $34,660 +3.6%
        2013$1,609 $33,460 +44.5%
        2012$1,609 +29.6%$23,150 +29.6%
        2005$1,241 +17.2%$17,860 +17.2%
        2004$1,059 +26.9%$15,240 +26.8%
        2003$835 +171.7%$12,020 +171.9%
        2002$307 $4,420
        2001$307 $4,420
        2000$307 $4,420
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Crestwood North

        Getting around

        57 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        27 / 100
        Some Transit
        34 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Avondale
        • 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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