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.
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Market insights
5417 Java Ave
SALE-TO-LIST
97.3%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
Property details
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Finished Sq. Ft.: 1,421
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 1,421
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,750 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Jefferson County
APN: 21 00 35 2 004 004.000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Sale and tax history for 5417 Java Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Greater Alabama MLS #21468803
Oct 28, 2026
Listed
$80,000
$56/sq ft
Greater Alabama MLS #1
Jan 9, 2025
Price Changed
$109,000
$77/sq ft
Public Records
May 31, 2023
Sold
$67,500
$48/sq ft
Greater Alabama MLS #867225
Sep 27, 2019
Sold
$88,000
$62/sq ft
Jul 1, 2019
Listed
$88,000
$62/sq ft
+5
Beautiful house with 3 BEDS an 1 BATH. Storage building. Fully fenced yard. Flat lot. Great neighborhood. Good location.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$640
2024
$640
2023
$640 (+31.8%)
2022
$486 (+6.6%)
2021
$456
2020
$456 (+2.7%)
2019
$444
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
155 ft.
Lot size
7,750 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1975
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,421
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,421
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
21 00 35 2 004 004.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
Sep 15, 2021 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 20 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 • 35224
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Sun exposure
74/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 5417 Java Ave
$79,278
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