Why rent when you can own? This beautifully updated 3BR/2BA home offers the perfect opportunity for first-time buyers looking for affordability, style, and convenience. Completely renovated in 2023 and move-in ready, this home blends modern updates with historic charm and features an open floor plan ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy a spacious kitchen and living area, updated baths, and a fenced backyard with a large deck perfect for relaxing or hosting friends. Located just 10 minutes from downtown Birmingham and UAB, you’ll love the convenience of city living without the high price tag. Birmingham was recently ranked by Zillow as the second-best city in the nation for first-time homebuyers. Low and no down payment loan options may be available, plus City of Birmingham closing cost grant programs for qualified buyers.
Foreclosure
Est. $174,900
803 78th St S, Birmingham, AL 35206
4beds
1,482sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$172,100 Zestimate®
$118/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated baths
- 44 days |
- 508 |
- 73 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marc Scholl 205-478-2575,
ARC Realty Vestavia
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21453551
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink, Main Level, Laundry Room, Laundry (ROOM), Yes
Features
- Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Shared Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Other,Yes
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,482 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,482
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Open (DECK), Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 2300141019023.000
- Special conditions: In Foreclosure
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: South Highlands
Location
- Region: Birmingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $118/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $178,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,222
- Price range: $174.9K - $174.9K
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
Foreclosure details
Estimated market value
$172,100
$163,000 - $181,000
$1,313/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Sold | $180,000-10%$121/sqft |
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| 1/18/2024 | Sold | $199,900+5.2%$135/sqft |
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| 12/16/2023 | Contingent | $190,000$128/sqft |
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| 12/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $190,000+72.7%$128/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/1/2020 | Listing removed | $110,000$74/sqft |
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| 5/9/2020 | Listed for sale | $110,000+254.8%$74/sqft |
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| 10/4/2018 | Sold | $31,000-53.8%$21/sqft |
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| 8/23/2018 | Pending sale | -- |
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| 6/15/2018 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 6/13/2018 | Pending sale | -- |
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| 6/7/2018 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 6/6/2018 | Pending sale | -- |
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| 5/25/2018 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 5/23/2018 | Pending sale | -- |
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| 5/17/2018 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 5/16/2018 | Pending sale | -- |
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| 5/12/2018 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 5/9/2018 | Pending sale | -- |
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| 4/27/2018 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 4/25/2018 | Pending sale | -- |
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| 4/21/2018 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 4/18/2018 | Pending sale | -- |
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| 4/12/2018 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 4/11/2018 | Pending sale | -- |
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| 4/9/2018 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 3/31/2018 | Pending sale | -- |
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| 2/9/2015 | Sold | $67,031-10%$45/sqft |
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| 2/23/2008 | Sold | $74,500+38%$50/sqft |
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| 10/14/1999 | Sold | $54,000$36/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,222 -32.5% | $17,840 -28.5% |
| 2024 | $1,810 +7% | $24,960 +7% |
| 2023 | $1,691 -5.4% | $23,320 -6.6% |
| 2022 | $1,788 +24.3% | $24,980 +25.9% |
| 2021 | $1,438 +6% | $19,840 +6% |
| 2020 | $1,357 +7.3% | $18,720 +0.8% |
| 2019 | $1,264 +18.6% | $18,580 +26.4% |
| 2018 | $1,066 | $14,700 |
| 2017 | $1,066 | $14,700 |
| 2016 | $1,066 +130.7% | $14,700 |
| 2015 | $462 +17% | $14,700 +121.4% |
| 2014 | $395 -24% | $6,640 |
| 2013 | $519 | $6,640 -11.1% |
| 2012 | $519 -1.6% | $7,470 -1.6% |
| 2011 | $528 | $7,590 |
| 2010 | $528 | $7,590 |
| 2009 | $528 -2.3% | $7,590 -2.3% |
| 2008 | $540 +2.4% | $7,770 +2.4% |
| 2007 | $527 -1.4% | $7,590 -1.4% |
| 2006 | $535 +7.5% | $7,700 +7.5% |
| 2005 | $498 +5% | $7,160 -47.5% |
| 2004 | $474 +4.6% | $13,640 +4.6% |
| 2003 | $453 +23.5% | $13,040 +147% |
| 2002 | $367 | $5,280 |
| 2001 | $367 -0.1% | $5,280 |
| 2000 | $367 | $5,280 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: South East Lake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Barrett Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Ossie Ware Mitchell Elementary SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10Woodlawn High School-MagnetGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
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.
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