PRICE ADJUSTMENT!! Schedule your Showing!! Move-in ready and full of charm, this beautifully updated East Lake home offers flexibility as a primary residence, long-term rental, or turnkey Airbnb. Just minutes from Ruffner Mountain and convenient to downtown Birmingham, UAB, and major employers, the home features refinished hardwood floors, an updated kitchen with white shaker cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an updated bathroom. The spacious living room flows into a separate dining room, creating an inviting layout for everyday living and entertaining. Three generous bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations, while the large backyard and patio offer plenty of space to relax, entertain, or let pets play. Major updates include a new HVAC system (2025), new rear steps(2023), roof(2022), updated electrical, and modern finishes throughout. Whether you're searching for your next home or a proven income-producing property, this one checks all the boxes.
Pending
Price cut: $10K (9/8)
$165,000
778 81st St S, Birmingham, AL 35206
3beds
1,092sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$161,600 Zestimate®
$151/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Refinished hardwood floorsUpdated bathroomSeparate dining roomWhite shaker cabinetryLarge backyard and patioThree generous bedroomsStainless steel appliances
- 63 days
- 127
- 15
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Aaron Sims 205-834-0798,
Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21461360
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Stove-Electric, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Closet, Laundry (ROOM), Yes
Features
- Smooth Ceilings, Shared Bath, Tub/Shower Combo
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Other,Yes
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,092 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,092
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open (PATIO), Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Features: Interior Lot, Few Trees, Subdivision
Details
- Parcel number: 2300141003002.000
- Special conditions: N/A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Curbs
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: East Lake South Highlands
Location
- Region: Birmingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $151/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $95,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,382
- Price range: $165K - $165K
- Date on market: 8/6/2026
Estimated market value
$161,600
$154,000 - $170,000
$1,049/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/4/2026 | Pending sale | $165,000$151/sqft |
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| 9/8/2026 | Price change | $165,000-5.7%$151/sqft |
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| 8/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $175,000+12.9%$160/sqft |
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| 9/23/2022 | Sold | $155,000-3.1%$142/sqft |
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| 8/26/2022 | Contingent | $159,900$146/sqft |
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| 8/1/2022 | Price change | $159,900-3.6%$146/sqft |
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| 7/27/2022 | Price change | $165,900-2.4%$152/sqft |
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| 7/18/2022 | Price change | $169,900-3.4%$156/sqft |
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| 7/12/2022 | Price change | $175,900-2.2%$161/sqft |
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| 6/27/2022 | Listed for sale | $179,900+106.8%$165/sqft |
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| 5/6/2022 | Sold | $87,000-8.4%$80/sqft |
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| 4/16/2022 | Pending sale | $95,000$87/sqft |
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| 3/25/2022 | Listed for sale | $95,000-4%$87/sqft |
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| 3/16/2022 | Contingent | $99,000$91/sqft |
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| 3/7/2022 | Price change | $99,000-5.7%$91/sqft |
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| 2/24/2022 | Listed for sale | $105,000$96/sqft |
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| 11/15/2021 | Contingent | $105,000$96/sqft |
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| 11/8/2021 | Listed for sale | $105,000+90.9%$96/sqft |
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| 12/9/2019 | Sold | $55,000+0.2%$50/sqft |
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| 7/30/2019 | Listing removed | $750$1/sqft |
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| 3/18/2019 | Listed for rent | $750$1/sqft |
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| 8/31/2015 | Sold | $54,900+128.8%$50/sqft |
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| 5/19/2014 | Sold | $24,000-51.9%$22/sqft |
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| 7/27/2012 | Sold | $49,900-15.1%$46/sqft |
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| 6/9/2008 | Sold | $58,750$54/sqft |
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| 4/4/2008 | Sold | $58,750+78%$54/sqft |
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| 5/6/2004 | Sold | $33,000$30/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,382 +2.6% | $19,060 +2.6% |
| 2024 | $1,347 +6.8% | $18,580 +6.8% |
| 2023 | $1,262 -10.7% | $17,400 -11.8% |
| 2022 | $1,412 +23.3% | $19,720 +24.8% |
| 2021 | $1,146 +5.8% | $15,800 +5.8% |
| 2020 | $1,083 | $14,940 |
| 2019 | $1,083 +27% | $14,940 +27% |
| 2018 | $853 | $11,760 |
| 2017 | $853 +3.7% | $11,760 +3.7% |
| 2016 | $822 | $11,340 |
| 2015 | $822 +7% | $11,340 +8.4% |
| 2014 | $768 | $10,460 |
| 2013 | $768 | $10,460 -5.4% |
| 2012 | $768 +58.4% | $11,056 +58.4% |
| 2005 | $485 -16.9% | $6,980 -16.9% |
| 2004 | $584 -13.4% | $8,400 -13.4% |
| 2003 | $674 +26.3% | $9,700 +26.3% |
| 2002 | $534 | $7,680 |
| 2001 | $534 +100.2% | $7,680 +100% |
| 2000 | $267 | $3,840 |
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Neighborhood: South East Lake
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Barrett
- Middle: Ossie Ware Mitchell
- High: Woodlawn
Source: GALMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





