Looking for Forest Park charm? Say hello to this 1925 beauty! Located right around the corner from neighborhood shops & restaurants, you'll instantly feel at home as soon as you step onto the front porch. Inside, the house has been updated to seamlessly blend original character with modern amenities. The fabulous, vintage-inspired wallpaper and paint colors, new light fixtures, and original hardwood floors will wow you everywhere you look! The main level features a nice living room w/ fireplace and built-ins, a large dining room, a charming breakfast room with butlers pantry, and a sunny kitchen with butcher block counters that opens to a back mudroom & laundry. Also on the main, an updated full bath and optional guest room or second living space. Upstairs, the three bedrooms are gracious sizes with nice closet space, and the full bath is nicely updated. Outside, the front porch is perfect for relaxing, and out back, the fenced in yard and off-street parking is incredibly convenient.
Sold for $579,900
$579,900
805 39th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
3beds
2,276sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$599,500 Zestimate®
$255/sqft
$2,865 Estimated rent
Home value
$599,500
$552,000 - $653,000
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Listed by:
Brian Boehm bboehm@realtysouth.com,
RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd,
Mimi Nolen 205-908-8767,
RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
Bought with:
Katherine Smith
RealtySouth-MB-Crestline
Catherine Perez
RealtySouth-MB-Crestline
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21414800
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Butcher Block, Butlers Pantry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 0
Office
- Level: Second
Heating
- Heat Pump, Steam
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Stove-Gas, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room, Laundry (ROOM), Yes
Features
- High Ceilings, Crown Molding, Smooth Ceilings, Linen Closet, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Brick (FIREPL), Tile (FIREPL), Bedroom, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,276 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,276
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: 2+ story
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 6,098 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 2300322016002.000
- Special conditions: N/A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Power Vent
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Birmingham
- Subdivision: Forest Park
Other
Other facts
- Price range: $579.9K - $579.9K
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/6/2025 | Sold | $579,900$255/sqft |
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| 4/13/2025 | Contingent | $579,900$255/sqft |
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| 4/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $579,900+45%$255/sqft |
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| 9/27/2023 | Sold | $400,000-5.9%$176/sqft |
Source: GALMLS #1357260 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2023 | Contingent | $424,900$187/sqft |
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| 8/28/2023 | Price change | $424,900-10.5%$187/sqft |
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| 8/4/2023 | Price change | $474,900-5%$209/sqft |
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| 7/16/2023 | Price change | $499,900-4.8%$220/sqft |
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| 6/21/2023 | Listed for sale | $524,900+245.3%$231/sqft |
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| 7/19/2000 | Sold | $152,000$67/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,287 | $86,720 |
| 2024 | $6,287 +103.9% | $86,720 +99.3% |
| 2023 | $3,083 +6.3% | $43,520 +6.1% |
| 2022 | $2,901 +7.8% | $41,000 +7.6% |
| 2021 | $2,692 +12.5% | $38,120 +12.2% |
| 2020 | $2,392 | $33,980 |
| 2019 | $2,392 +39.4% | $33,980 +37.8% |
| 2018 | $1,716 -5.4% | $24,660 -5.2% |
| 2017 | $1,813 +0.4% | $26,000 +0.4% |
| 2016 | $1,806 | $25,900 |
| 2015 | $1,806 +11.2% | $25,900 +6.5% |
| 2014 | $1,624 -5.9% | $24,320 |
| 2013 | $1,726 | $24,320 -2.1% |
| 2012 | $1,726 -0.9% | $24,830 -0.9% |
| 2011 | $1,742 | $25,060 |
| 2010 | $1,742 | $25,060 |
| 2009 | $1,742 -2.9% | $25,060 -2.9% |
| 2008 | $1,793 +2.3% | $25,800 +2.3% |
| 2007 | $1,754 +36.2% | $25,230 +36.2% |
| 2006 | $1,288 +3.7% | $18,530 +3.7% |
| 2005 | $1,242 +2.2% | $17,870 -48.9% |
| 2004 | $1,216 +17.2% | $34,980 +17.2% |
| 2003 | $1,037 +36.6% | $29,840 +173.3% |
| 2002 | $759 | $10,920 |
| 2001 | $759 +0% | $10,920 |
| 2000 | $759 | $10,920 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Forest Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Avondale Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10We 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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- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- Birmingham
- 35222
- Forest Park
- 805 39th St S
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