This home in the McDonald Chapel community has it all. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a full basement that includes a storm shelter, a metal roof with gutters along with a wood burning fireplace. Outside you will find a fenced in backyard, mature landscaping and a detached garage with plenty of storage space. The HVAC unit is only a year old so you are sure to stay cool on a hot summer day. Conveniently located with easy access to I20, be at Minor School in minutes and 15 minutes from downtown Birmingham. Don't miss this opportunity, schedule your showing today.
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
5600 Iceland Ave · $77,000
$76.88K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $76.88K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
47 days
The average home goes pending in 50 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Living
Interior features
Basement with block construction and walk-out access
Porch
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Electric oven
Electric range
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Electric water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric)
Central air conditioning (electric)
Exterior features
Porch
Metal roof
Lot approximately 0.27 acres
Subdivision: McDonald Chapel
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
Construction
Block and vinyl siding construction
Utilities
Public water
Septic tank sewer
Electricity and solar
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Check out this charming home in McDonald Chapel! Fresh new paint throughout, new plantation blinds, a detached garage area that could be used as additional storage if needed, a wood burning fire place and a metal roof that’ll bring great serenity on those rainy days, and security doors on the front and back. This home has been well kept and ready for its new owners. Conveniently located with easy access to I20, downtown and a few minutes away from Birmingham’s Ensley Live Entertainment District. Don’t miss this opportunity, schedule your showing today.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$337
2024
$337
2023
$337 (+18.7%)
2022
$284 (−20.0%)
2021
$355 (+291.1%)
2020
$91
2019
$91 (+126.1%)
2018
$40
2017
$40 (−82.6%)
2016
$231 (+0.4%)
2013
$230
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
158 ft.
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1986
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,108
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,108
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
21 00 34 1 013 018.000
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.
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, 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 • 35224
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.9 hrs
7.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5600 Iceland Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $62,000 and $87,500.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $62K to $88K.