Investor Opportunity! This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-full-bath home offers over 2,000 square feet of comfortable living space in a highly convenient Birmingham location. The property is currently occupied by a Section 8 tenant, making it an excellent opportunity for investors seeking immediate rental income. Ideally situated across from a park and just minutes from Red Mountain Park, Downtown Birmingham, UAB, shopping, dining, and major highways, this home is in an area with strong rental appeal. Inside, the split-level floor plan provides generous living space, including multiple living areas, a functional kitchen and dining area, and a layout that is ideal for larger households. Dual driveways provide ample off-street parking, while the spacious yard with mature fig trees adds to the property's charm. Whether you're looking to expand your rental portfolio or add a well-located income-producing property, this home offers space, convenience, and long-term investment potential.
Tarpley City, located between I-65 and I-20/59, is a residential and industrial Birmingham neighborhood with a rail-lined edge and a patchwork of small-lot streets. A lot of the neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the 3rd Ave N corridor near Carraway Blvd, where auto shops, corner markets, and warehouse bays set a working-day rhythm. The nearby Alabama Theatre and McWane Science Center anchor cultural outings beyond the grid of modest homes and light-commercial blocks. Railroad infrastructure and wide arterials shape the soundscape and sightlines. Side streets read as practical and lived-in, with porches and simple setbacks. Downtown Birmingham’s civic core sits close by for museums, arenas, and dining districts.
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Offer insights
3225 Wenonah Rd SW · $149,900
$152K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $152K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
50 days
The average home goes pending in 55 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.3%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Smooth ceilings
French doors
Multiple staircases
One masonry gas fireplace in the living room
Window treatments (some to remain)
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on the main level
Additional bedrooms on upper level
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Separate vanities
Tub/shower combinations
Kitchen
Laminate countertops
Dishwasher (built-in)
Refrigerator
Electric stove
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry room
Washer hookup provided
Electric dryer hookup
Pull-down attic
Flooring
Tile flooring
Vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central cooling
Exterior features
Covered patio
No pool
No decks
No garden/patio
Not waterfront
Lot not in flood plain
No notable lot view
Home design
Existing construction
Four-sided brick exterior
Parking
Front garage entry
Two total garage spaces (2 on main level)
Parking at main level
Construction
Crawl-space foundation
Utilities
Public water
Connected sewer
Electric water heater
Internet service available
HOA & community
No association fee
Financial info
Down payment assistance available
Electricity and solar
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BACK ON THE MARKET! Great opportunity to live close to Red Mountain Park and downtown! This home has ample space to spread out. Featuring a split level plan with Great Room, living room, kitchen, dining room, bedroom and full bathroom all on the main level. Up a few stairs in Three additional bedrooms with two more full bathrooms. There is plenty of parking with driveways on both sides of the home. In the backyard are several fig trees ready to be picked. This home is bursting with opportunity!!
Public Records
Sep 1, 2017
Sold
$1,589,000
$738/sq ft
Greater Alabama MLS #777289
Jun 2, 2017
Sold
$44,900
$21/sq ft
May 16, 2017
Delisted
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Apr 19, 2017
Price Changed
$44,900
$21/sq ft
Mar 16, 2017
Listed
$49,900
$23/sq ft
+10
Large home with tons of space. Den living room and dining room and kitchen on main as well as bedroom and full bath. 3 bedrooms and 2 bath on next level. Garage car parking for 2 cars. Needs some updates. Great investment opportunity. Right of Redemption may apply. Buyer to verify all items of importance.
Public Records
Feb 1, 2005
Sold
$45,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,430 (+21.7%)
2024
$1,997
2023
$1,997 (+31.8%)
2022
$1,515
2021
$1,515
2020
$1,515 (+0.7%)
2019
$1,505 (+12.8%)
2018
$1,334 (+100.0%)
2017
$667
2016
$667 (+5.2%)
2013
$634
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
98 ft.
Lot depth
212 ft.
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
1991
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,154
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,154
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
29 00 30 1 021 010.000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Birmingham, AL • 35211
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11.1 hrs
6.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3225 Wenonah Rd SW
$149,237
$663 under list price of $150K
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