Welcome to 5616 8th Ave S—an iconic Crestwood cottage full of charm, thoughtful updates, and an unbeatable location! With nearly 2,000 square feet, this home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, an updated and spacious kitchen, formal dining room, sunroom, and a bonus room upstairs—perfect for whatever you need. Enjoy being minutes from downtown and local favorites like The Filling Station, shopping, coffee shops, and grocery stores—truly the best of Crestwood living. Other updates include a brand new driveway and landscaping, a new water heater (2024), and in 2019, electrical and plumbing systems were brought up to code, sewer lines replaced, and plantation shutters added. You’ll also love having SO much storage, a basement workshop space, a one car garage, and a large backyard made for gathering. This is the kind of home that feels special the moment you arrive—come see it for yourself!
Sold for $440,000
$440,000
5616 8th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35212
3beds
1,911sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$440,800 Zestimate®
$230/sqft
$2,243 Estimated rent
Home value
$440,800
$419,000 - $463,000
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Listed by:
Jessica Gilmore 205-886-9221,
ARC Realty Vestavia
Bought with:
Jessica Gilmore
ARC Realty Vestavia
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21448846
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 0
Office
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink, Washer Hookup, In Basement, Basement Area, Laundry (ROOM), Yes
Features
- Workshop (INT), Smooth Ceilings, Tub/Shower Combo
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Partial,Finished,Bath/Stubbed
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Masonry, Den, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,911 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,911
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Rear
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: 2+ story
- Patio & porch: Open (PATIO), Patio, Porch, Open (DECK), Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 2300281002015.000
- Special conditions: N/A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Birmingham
- Subdivision: Crestwood
Other
Other facts
- Price range: $440K - $440K
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026 | Sold | $440,000-2.2%$230/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Contingent | $449,900$235/sqft |
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| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,900+8.4%$235/sqft |
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| 12/2/2024 | Sold | $415,000$217/sqft |
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| 10/22/2024 | Contingent | $415,000$217/sqft |
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| 10/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $415,000+13.7%$217/sqft |
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| 6/7/2021 | Sold | $365,000+4.3%$191/sqft |
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| 5/11/2021 | Contingent | $349,900$183/sqft |
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| 5/10/2021 | Listed for sale | $349,900+26.1%$183/sqft |
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| 4/2/2019 | Sold | $277,500-0.9%$145/sqft |
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| 2/24/2019 | Price change | $279,900-6.7%$146/sqft |
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| 1/31/2019 | Listed for sale | $299,900$157/sqft |
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| 1/24/2019 | Pending sale | $299,900$157/sqft |
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| 1/5/2019 | Price change | $299,900-5.2%$157/sqft |
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| 11/14/2018 | Price change | $316,500-1.1%$166/sqft |
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| 9/30/2018 | Price change | $319,900-5.9%$167/sqft |
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| 6/15/2018 | Price change | $339,900-7.9%$178/sqft |
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| 5/24/2018 | Listed for sale | $369,000$193/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,338 +7.2% | $33,240 +6.9% |
| 2024 | $2,182 +4.5% | $31,080 +4.4% |
| 2023 | $2,087 -15.7% | $29,780 -15.3% |
| 2022 | $2,476 -41.8% | $35,140 -40.2% |
| 2021 | $4,257 +3.3% | $58,720 +3.3% |
| 2020 | $4,121 +121.8% | $56,840 +113.5% |
| 2019 | $1,858 +9.1% | $26,620 +8.7% |
| 2018 | $1,703 +17% | $24,480 +16.2% |
| 2017 | $1,455 | $21,060 |
| 2016 | $1,455 | $21,060 |
| 2015 | $1,455 +5.7% | $21,060 +1.4% |
| 2014 | $1,376 +1.5% | $20,760 |
| 2013 | $1,355 | $20,760 +6.5% |
| 2012 | $1,355 -1% | $19,499 -1% |
| 2011 | $1,369 -13.1% | $19,700 -13.1% |
| 2010 | $1,575 -1.3% | $22,670 -1.3% |
| 2008 | $1,597 +0.7% | $22,980 +0.7% |
| 2007 | $1,586 +11.6% | $22,820 +11.5% |
| 2006 | $1,422 +14.1% | $20,460 +14.2% |
| 2005 | $1,246 +5.8% | $17,920 -47.1% |
| 2004 | $1,177 +11.8% | $33,880 +11.8% |
| 2003 | $1,053 +35.5% | $30,300 +171% |
| 2002 | $777 | $11,180 |
| 2001 | $777 | $11,180 |
| 2000 | $777 | $11,180 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Crestwood North
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Avondale Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 2/10We Putnam Middle School-MagnetGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 1/10Woodlawn High School-MagnetGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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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- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- Birmingham
- 35212
- Crestwood North
- 5616 8th Ave S
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