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Sold for $720,000
    • $720,000

    844 42nd St S, Birmingham, AL 35222

    4beds
    2,892sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1910
    10,018 Square Feet Lot
    $731,000 Zestimate®
    $249/sqft
    $2,871 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $731,000

    $680,000 - $789,000

    $2,871/mo

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    What's special

    This historic Forest Park home offers features not often found at this price! Sitting just above street level, on a beautiful landscaped corner lot, this full brick home offers two living spaces and a guest house! The large formal living room, with fireplace, opens to a cozy family room and formal dining room. The renovated kitchen (2024) provides numerous cabinets topped with granite counters, slate floors and gas cooking. Powder room and laundry room complete the main level. 4 true bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and deep closets are found on the upper level. Guest house with full bathroom is the perfect flex space(art studio, gym, office). Enjoy easy access to rear patio or the deep covered front porch. Stone retaining walls and bluestone walkways, blend so well with landscape. Multi car parking, tall ceilings original hardwood floors and so much more. 50 year roof installed 2015, both Trane HVAC 2015, water line replaced 2020. Mins to UAB, downtown and Avondale restuarants.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Steve Buchanan SBUCHANAN@REALTYSOUTH.COM,

    RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd

    Bought with:

    Mary Reed Durkin

    eXp Realty, LLC Central

    John Durkin

    eXp Realty, LLC Central

    Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21431915MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bedroom, Den/Family (ROOM), Dining Room, Bathroom, Half Bath (ROOM), Kitchen, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Play/Rec (ROOM)
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 1
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Second
    Primary bathroom
    • Level: Second
    Bathroom 1
    • Level: First
    Bathroom 3
    • Level: Third
    Dining room
    • Level: First
    Family room
    • Level: First
    Kitchen
    • Features: Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
    • Level: First
    Living room
    • Level: First
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Central, Dual Systems (HEAT), Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Furnace-90% Eff
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Dual, Electric, Split System, Ceiling Fan(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Oven, Double Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room, Laundry (ROOM), Yes
    Features
    • Recessed Lighting, High Ceilings, Crown Molding, Smooth Ceilings, Shared Bath, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Slate, Tile
    • Basement: Partial,Unfinished,Concrete,Rock/Stone
    • Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Yes
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: Marble (FIREPL), Masonry, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,892 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,892
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Parking (MLVL), Off Street
    • Has garage: Yes
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: 2+ story
    • Patio & porch: Open (PATIO), Patio, Porch
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Fenced
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: None
    • Waterfront features: No
    Lot
    • Size: 10,018 Square Feet
    • Features: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Few Trees, Subdivision
    Details
    • Additional structures: Guest House
    • Parcel number: 2300322015031.000
    • Special conditions: N/A

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Basement
    Condition
    • Year built: 1910

    Utilities & green energy

    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
    Green energy
    • Energy efficient items: Power Vent

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Curbs
    • Subdivision: Forest Park
    Location
    • Region: Birmingham

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $249/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $527,100
    • Annual tax amount: $1,964
    • Price range: $720K - $720K
    • Date on market: 9/22/2025
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/11/2025Sold$720,000-1.4%$249/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #21431915 Report a problem
    10/24/2025Contingent$729,900$252/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #21431915 Report a problem
    9/25/2025Listed for sale$729,900-2.6%$252/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #21431915 Report a problem
    8/14/2025Listing removed$749,000$259/sqft
    Source: RealtySouth #21416244 Report a problem
    6/2/2025Price change$749,000-3.9%$259/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #21416244 Report a problem
    4/21/2025Listed for sale$779,000$269/sqft
    Source: GALMLS #21416244 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,964 -38.2%$30,040 -38%
    2024$3,179 +12.2%$48,440 +20.9%
    2023$2,834 $40,080
    2022$2,834 $40,080
    2021$2,834 $40,080
    2020$2,834 $40,080
    2019$2,834 $40,080
    2018$2,834 $40,080
    2017$2,834 $40,080 +5.5%
    2016$2,834 +5.6%$38,000
    2015$2,683 +4.2%$38,000
    2014$2,574 +2.2%$38,000
    2013$2,518 $38,000 +4.9%
    2012$2,518 $36,230
    2011$2,518 $36,230
    2010$2,518 $36,230
    2009$2,518 -2.8%$36,230 -2.8%
    2008$2,591 +2.2%$37,280 +2.2%
    2007$2,535 +37.1%$36,469 +37.1%
    2006$1,849 +3.6%$26,604 +3.6%
    2005$1,784 +2.1%$25,674 -44%
    2004$1,748 +17.5%$45,860 +17.4%
    2003$1,487 +39.6%$39,060 +207.9%
    2002$1,066 $12,686
    2001$1,066 -45.3%$12,686 -54.7%
    2000$1,947 $28,020
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Forest Park

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    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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