This 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home sits on a large, level lot and is convenient to shopping, dining, Hwy 11, and I-59. This is a great investment opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
6,969 sq ftLot Size
$67Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Alecia Cockrell• Battle Realty & Company
Central Park, located between Highland Avenue and 11th Avenue South, is a historic and walkable Birmingham neighborhood with a leafy park core and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Highland Avenue near Rhodes Park, where porch-front homes, pocket greens, and a steady jog-and-dog-walk rhythm set the tone. Brick apartments and Craftsman bungalows line the blocks, with sidewalks that link daily errands to green space. The nearby Alabama Theatre and McWane Science Center add a cultural throughline beyond the residential streets. Railroad Park and the Rotary Trail extend the outdoor circuit toward downtown.
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Offer insights
4737 Avenue R · $90,000
$89.99K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $89.99K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
207 days
The average home goes pending in 51 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
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
No additional interior features listed
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms (all on the main level)
Bathrooms
One full bathroom (main level) with tub/shower combo
Kitchen
Kitchen on the main level
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Laundry located on the main level
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Heating & cooling
No heat
Central cooling
Exterior features
Fenced yard
No pool, patio, deck, or garden/patio listed
Property is not waterfront
Home design
Existing construction
Single-story living areas listed (rooms on main level)
Parking
Off-street parking
Construction
Vinyl and other siding
Crawl space foundation
Utilities
Public water
Connected sewer
Electric water heater
Internet service availability
Financial info
Has down payment assistance
Other
Lot size approximately 0.16 acre
Located in the Central Park subdivision
Electricity and solar
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This is a great tenant occupied investment property in Birmingham!
Greater Alabama MLS #540486
Sep 27, 2012
Sold
$11,000
$8/sq ft
Aug 16, 2012
Listed
$12,900
$10/sq ft
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This is a FannieMae property and First Look period applies. Conveniently located, and has a large level lot. Would be a good investment property or may appeal to first time buyer. Please verify any information of importance to your buyer.
Public Records
May 11, 2009
Sold
$83,000
$61/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 24, 1996
Sold
$35,500
$26/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1994
Sold
$35,500
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,602
2024
$1,602
2023
$1,602 (+31.5%)
2022
$1,218
2021
$1,218
2020
$1,218 (+30.6%)
2019
$932 (−23.1%)
2018
$1,212 (+14.1%)
2016
$1,062 (−8.3%)
2013
$1,158
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1925
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,353
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,353
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
29 00 07 1 027 010.000
Parking Spaces
—
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
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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Birmingham, AL • 35208
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 4737 Avenue R
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $36,000 and $112,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $36K to $112K.