Welcome to 720 39th St, a fantastic location walkable to Forest Park and Avondale! Enter this charming bungalow from the welcoming front porch and you'll find hardwood floors and crown mouldings. The living room is sunny and centered around a brick fireplace. A dedicated dining space is located off the kitchen with generous cabinet and counter space. 2BR/1.5BA on the main level plus a great deck with city views. Downstairs, a finished lower-level suite offers exceptional flexibility with its own bedroom, full bathroom, kitchen and living area. Whether you are looking for room for guests, extended family, a home office or workout room you have plenty of options for this versatile space. Surrounded by mature trees and fresh landscaping, there is a great backyard with a storage building in the back . New roof, new HVAC, fresh paint, new fence in the backyard. Convenient to downtown and UAB. Walk to Rougaroux, Juniper, all the shops in Forest Park, and everything Avondale has to offer!
For sale
$440,000
720 39th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
3beds
1,872sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$432,200 Zestimate®
$235/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New roofFresh paintBrick fireplaceWelcoming front porchDedicated dining spaceHardwood floorsCrown mouldings
- 28 days |
- 1,307 |
- 101 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
John Bagby 205-253-4362,
ARC Realty Mountain Brook
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21459856
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Dining Room, Bathroom, Half Bath (ROOM), Kitchen
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 3
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 864
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement, Basement Area, Laundry Closet, Yes
Features
- None, Crown Molding, Linen Closet, Tub/Shower Combo
- Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Tile
- Basement: Partial,Partially Finished,Daylight
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick (FIREPL), Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,872 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,248
- Finished area below ground: 624
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch, Open (DECK), Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 2300322003020.000
- Special conditions: N/A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Avondale
Location
- Region: Birmingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $235/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $390,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,760
- Price range: $440K - $440K
- Date on market: 7/22/2026
Estimated market value
$432,200
$411,000 - $454,000
$2,594/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $440,000+16.9%$235/sqft |
Source:  GALMLS #21459856 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2023 | Sold | $376,500+7.6%$201/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #1351778 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2023 | Contingent | $349,900$187/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #1351778 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $349,900+58%$187/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #1351778 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2017 | Listing removed | $1,650$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,650$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2016 | Sold | $221,500+34.2%$118/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #744527 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2009 | Sold | $165,000-23.6%$88/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2009 | Listing removed | $215,900$115/sqft |
Source: Homes.com #377151 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2008 | Price change | $215,900-1.8%$115/sqft |
Source: Homes.com #377151 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2008 | Listed for sale | $219,900+95926.2%$117/sqft |
Source: Homes.com #377151 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2008 | Listing removed | $229 |
Source: Visual Tour #377151 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2008 | Listed for sale | $229-99.9% |
Source: Visual Tour #377151 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2002 | Sold | $153,000$82/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,760 -0.7% | $39,060 -0.7% |
| 2024 | $2,780 -44.6% | $39,340 -43.2% |
| 2023 | $5,020 +5.3% | $69,240 +5.3% |
| 2022 | $4,768 +5.8% | $65,760 +5.8% |
| 2021 | $4,505 +9.2% | $62,140 +9.2% |
| 2020 | $4,127 | $56,920 |
| 2019 | $4,127 +31% | $56,920 +31% |
| 2018 | $3,149 -3.6% | $43,440 -3.6% |
| 2017 | $3,268 +109.8% | $45,080 +100.5% |
| 2016 | $1,558 | $22,480 |
| 2015 | $1,558 +9% | $22,480 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $1,429 -7.9% | $21,520 |
| 2013 | $1,551 | $21,520 -3.6% |
| 2012 | $1,551 -0.7% | $22,320 -0.7% |
| 2011 | $1,562 -2.7% | $22,470 -2.7% |
| 2010 | $1,605 | $23,100 |
| 2009 | $1,605 -2.2% | $23,100 -2.2% |
| 2008 | $1,642 +1.7% | $23,630 +1.7% |
| 2007 | $1,615 +46.2% | $23,240 +46.2% |
| 2006 | $1,105 +3% | $15,900 +3% |
| 2005 | $1,072 +1.8% | $15,430 -48.1% |
| 2004 | $1,053 -39.4% | $29,720 +21.6% |
| 2003 | $1,736 +194.6% | $24,440 +188.2% |
| 2002 | $589 | $8,480 |
| 2001 | $589 | $8,480 |
| 2000 | $589 | $8,480 |
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Neighborhood: Forest Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Avondale Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10W.E. Putnam Middle School-MagnetGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 1/10Woodlawn High School-MagnetGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 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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