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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Offer insights
5436 Iceland Ave · $125,000
$125K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $125K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
139 days
The average home goes pending in 48 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.7%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Ceilings listed as other (see remarks)
Window treatments remain
Bedrooms
Master bedroom (main level)
Two additional bedrooms (main level)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms with combination of separate shower and tub/shower combo
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
0.62% 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
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5436 Iceland Ave
$119,971
$5,029 under list price of $125K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $62K to $145K.