An affordable home opportunity. This quaint home is on a large lot in a relaxed and rural location recently improved and updated! If you're looking for a rental investment the asking price is well within rent to purchase ratio, long term rent was previously $800 mo. (prior to improvements). Local management shows $900 possible. This is a 2/1, with hardwood floors. The property has had new electrical as well as septic and field lines within the last 4 years. New paint interior and exterior, all new cabinets, vent hood, toilet, lights and kitchen flooring.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$110Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Macey Franklin• LAH Sotheby's International Realty Hoover
Listed by Chad Franklin• LAH Sotheby's International Realty Hoover
Sherman Heights, located between Five Points South and Red Mountain, is a historic and hillside Birmingham neighborhood with early-20th-century bungalows and a leafy, walkable street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the 11th Avenue South corridor near Five Points, where patios, late-night bites, and indie storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Pillars nearby include the Alabama Theatre, the Alys Stephens Center, and the Birmingham Museum of Art for concerts, film, and gallery time. Streets climb gently toward Red Mountain Park, giving many blocks a tucked-away, residential feel. Architecture leans Craftsman and brick cottages with deep porches and mature trees. Daily rhythms orbit coffee counters, small restaurants, and campus-adjacent energy without losing the quiet of side streets.
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Offer insights
3218 Central Ave · $78,500
$78.44K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $78.44K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
54 days
The average home goes pending in 49 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
Smooth ceilings
All window treatments remain
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms on main level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom with tub/shower combo (main level)
Kitchen
Laminate countertops
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry in a closet
Washer hookup provided
Electric dryer hookup
Electric water heater
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Covered deck
Open patio
Corner lot with some trees
No pool
Not waterfront
Home design
Existing single-family structure
Parking
Driveway parking
On-street parking
Construction
Siding (other) exterior
Crawl space foundation
Utilities
Public water
Septic system
Internet available (AT&T or Spectrum)
HOA & community
No association fee
Financial info
Down payment assistance available
Fire fee included
Garbage fee included
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° 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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Birmingham, AL • 35224
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
51
31
62
40
73
49
78
56
79
62
87
69
91
73
89
71
85
66
77
55
67
47
57
38
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 3218 Central Ave
$75,890
$2,610 under list price of $79K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $27K to $88K.