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  • $489,200

    640 39th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222

    3beds
    1,760sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1900
    7,840 Square Feet Lot
    $489,200 Zestimate®
    $278/sqft
    $2,431 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $489,200

    $450,000 - $528,000

    $2,431/mo

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    What's special

    SOUTHERN CHARM AT ITS BEST! This 1900 Bungalow in Forest Park/South Avondale is loaded with charm and character! 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths with original 10 foot ceilings, gleaming historic narrow strip PINE hardwood floors, and a HUGE covered front porch--all friendly reminders of its turn of the century origin in the mill town of Avondale. This home retains all of its historic charm, while being heavily updated to add comfort and convenience. UPDATES INCLUDE: new roof [2017]; shiplap walls in main bathroom and mud/laundry room [2018]; new kitchen appliances (gas range, oven, and dishwasher) [2019]; Palisades Zoysia sod [2019]; exterior repaint and back deck professional re-stain [2019]. Owners have taken exceptional love & care to maintain this historic beauty. Within walking distance to some of Birmingham's hottest restaurants and shops and only minutes from UAB. Schedule your showing today!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
    Features
    • Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Crown Molding, Tub/Shower Combo, Smooth Ceilings, 9 Feet +
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Windows: Window Treatments
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Attic: Walk-up
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Structure area source: Per Seller
    • Total interior livable area: 1,760 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 7,840 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 2300322003028000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Wood
    • Foundation: Wood
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Connected
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Birmingham

    Other

    Other facts
    • WaterSource: Public
    • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Ice Maker, Gas Water Heater, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Plumbed for Gas in Kit
    • HeatingYN: true
    • CoolingYN: true
    • ParkingFeatures: Driveway
    • OpenParkingYN: true
    • InteriorFeatures: Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Crown Molding, Tub/Shower Combo, Smooth Ceilings, 9 Feet +
    • LivingAreaSource: Per Seller
    • LaundryFeatures: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
    • FoundationDetails: Crawl Space
    • WindowFeatures: Window Treatments
    • Cooling: Electric
    • RoomKitchenLevel: First
    • RoomMasterBedroomLevel: First
    • RoomLivingRoomLevel: First
    • Attic: Walk-up
    • YearBuiltDetails: Existing
    • RoomMasterBathroomLevel: First
    • Sewer: Connected
    • BuildingAreaSource: Per Seller

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/30/2019Sold$350,000-2.5%$199/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #843088 Report a problem
    3/20/2019Pending sale$359,000$204/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Vestavia #843088 Report a problem
    3/15/2019Listed for sale$359,000+43.7%$204/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Vestavia #843088 Report a problem
    7/26/2013Sold$249,900+37.3%$142/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #565771 Report a problem
    2/15/2011Sold$182,000-1.6%$103/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    1/8/2011Listed for sale$184,900+37%$105/sqft
    Source: Lawrence Arendall Humphries Real Estate, Inc. #486963 Report a problem
    7/16/2002Sold$135,000$77/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,624 $37,180
    2024$2,624 +6%$37,180 +5.9%
    2023$2,474 +5.2%$35,120 +5%
    2022$2,353 +6.4%$33,440 +6.2%
    2021$2,212 +10%$31,500 +9.7%
    2020$2,010 $28,720
    2019$2,010 +18.7%$28,720 +17.9%
    2018$1,694 $24,360
    2017$1,694 $24,360
    2016$1,694 $24,360
    2015$1,694 +10.2%$24,360 +5%
    2014$1,537 -8%$23,200
    2013$1,671 $23,200 -3.5%
    2012$1,671 -1.3%$24,045 -1.3%
    2011$1,693 $24,370
    2010$1,693 $24,370
    2009$1,693 -2.3%$24,370 -2.3%
    2008$1,734 +1.8%$24,950 +1.8%
    2007$1,703 +44.8%$24,510 +44.8%
    2006$1,176 +4.6%$16,930 +4.6%
    2005$1,124 +1.8%$16,180 -49.1%
    2004$1,104 +21%$31,780 +21%
    2003$913 +46%$26,260 +192.1%
    2002$625 $8,990
    2001$625 $8,990
    2000$625 $8,990

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    Neighborhood: Forest Park

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: AVONDALE
    • Middle: PUTNAM/ W E
    • High: WOODLAWN

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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