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5221 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35212

$259,000

Home List Price

$3,076*

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3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,552 SqFt
$167/SqFt
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5221 7th Ave S, Birmingham$259,000

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$3,076*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingParking (MLVL), Off Street Parking, On Street Parking, Uncovered Parking
Year Built1930
HeatingSpace Heater(s), Other
CoolingWindow Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
BasementYes
FireplaceGas (FIREPL), Woodburning, Brick (FIREPL), Masonry
MLS #21397105
Lot Size0.17 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)

About 5221 7th Ave S

Now is your chance to paint your own canvas inside this Classic Crestwood Bungalow. Positioned on one of the best streets in this Crestwood area, this opportunity offers three bedrooms and one full bath. Step inside to spacious living and dining areas offering tall ceilings, built-in shelving, beautiful hardwood floors and brick fireplace. A large kitchen offers endless cabinetry, eat-in space, a laundry room on main level and large mud room space. All bedrooms are spacious for this craftsman home and includes storage areas. One of the bedrooms offers walk-in closet space and another bedroom is home to a second fireplace!! Enjoy fall evenings in the level fenced backyard with garage that is waiting for you to make your own. One level living, that includes so much historic charm. Such a RARE opportunity and needing your own ideas and updates, would result in an incredible opportunity in a great location and so convenient to downtown, shopping and popular eateries.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1930
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,552 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Tinsley Realty Company
  • Office Phone: (205) 871-7299
  • Listing Agent: Trish Kren

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Stove, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Interior: French Doors
  • Fireplace: Gas (FIREPL), Woodburning, Brick (FIREPL), Masonry

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Fenced Yard, Storage Building, Porch

Parking Information:

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Parking (MLVL), Off Street Parking, On Street Parking, Uncovered Parking

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Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Interior Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.17 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Space Heater(s), Other
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s)

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From downtown traveling on 5th Avenue South - Make a right turn onto Crestwood Blvd. Turn left onto 56th Street South then left onto 7th Avenue South - Property on the left.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $259,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $167/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,806
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Birmingham, AL

City

Med. Sold Price

$263.6K

Med. Price/SqFt

$163

Avg. Days On Market

43

# of Sold Homes

257

5221 7th Ave S vs Birmingham

106 DAYS ON ROCKET

+63 Days

$259,000

-$4.6K Less

$167/SqFt

+$3 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $4.6K less than the Median Sold Price and $3/SqFt more than other homes in Birmingham, AL.

Based on homes sold in November 2024

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Number: #21397105

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Tinsley Realty Company
  • Office Phone: (205) 871-7299
  • Listing Agent: Trish Kren

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$1,806$25,890
2018$1,388$20,140
2017$1,259$18,360

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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2
/10

  • Henry J. Oliver Elementary School

  • 6871 6th Ct S

  • 1.21 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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2
/10

  • Avondale Elementary School

  • 4000 8th Ct S

  • 1.52 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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10
/10

  • Crestline Elementary School

  • 3785 W Jackson Blvd

  • 2.10 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-6

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $74,179. Typical income of Birmingham, AL residents is between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 5221 7th Ave S

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 5221 7th Ave S property is $259,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 5221 7th Ave S is a house located in Birmingham, Alabama, 35212.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 5221 7th Ave S is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $1,806 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 5221 7th Ave S has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 5221 7th Ave S is 1,552 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 5221 7th Ave S is 1930.

Rocket Homes›Alabama›Jefferson County›Birmingham›35212›5221 7th Ave S

This home is located at 5221 7th Ave S in Birmingham, AL and zip code 35212 in the Crestwood North neighborhood. This 1,552 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 11, 2024 and is currently priced at $259,000.

Birmingham, AL housing market in November 2024 saw over 51 listings sold above listed price, more than 69 sold at listed price and over 137 sold below. The number of listings in Birmingham, AL increased by 12.4% between October 2024 and November 2024. While the average time on the market in November 2024 was 43 days, the median list price was $263,633.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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