Opportunity knocks with this spacious 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offering 1,597 square feet of interior space and endless renovation potential. This fixer-upper invites your vision to breathe new life into its classic layout. The generous rooms provide a solid foundation for customization, including a large primary bedroom ideal, and three additional bedrooms. Just minutes from downtown attractions, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the BJCC, you'll be close to the action while enjoying the charm of a residential setting. This property offers great renovation potential! Call for more information or schedule a tour today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$44Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Trey Sippial• River Region Realty Group LLC
Est. $1,024 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 17 3rd Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Greater Alabama MLS #21454504
Jul 15, 2026
Sold
$62,000
$44/sq ft
May 29, 2026
Listed
$64,900
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,304 (+6.9%)
2024
$1,219
2023
$1,219 (+44.0%)
2022
$847
2021
$847
2020
$847
2019
$847 (−4.7%)
2018
$889 (−1.3%)
2017
$900 (+1.4%)
2016
$888
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
153 ft.
Lot size
6,120 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
1,397
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
29 00 03 4 020 003.000
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Last updated by owner on Aug 25, 2026.
D3
Single-Family District
The D-3 districts are designed to allow for single-family residential development at a variety of densities, these districts may be applied to preserve the character of developed residential areas that are predominately single-family in nature and recommended to remain so by the comprehensive plan. Uses in these districts include: single-family homes, schools, churches, and neighborhood-serving public uses.
Driving Directions: From I-65 S, Take Exit 258 and go left on Green Springs Ave S. Then right on Center St S. Left on 3rd Ave SW. Home will be on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,397
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,120 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Jefferson County
APN: 29 00 03 4 020 003.000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 25, 2026
Other
Listing Information
LVT Date: 2026-05-29
Price Per SQFT: 44.38
Around this home
Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Parker High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
2/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Birmingham, AL • 35211
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$73,000 – $88,000
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