This area has a long track record of strong rental demand at the lower price points. Convenient to downtown, UAB, and major employment centers. Own two houses on one lot. This SW Birmingham property features a front 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage on one level plus a second 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in the back, giving you options and extra space without a big payment. The front home offers a classic, easy-to-live-in layout with a welcoming front exterior and all rooms on one floor—great for long-term tenants or anyone who prefers no stairs. The rear home is a unique triangle-shaped design with an unusual but very usable floor plan, including two bedrooms and an extra half bath.
Germania Park, located between Avondale Park and Ruffner Mountain, is a residential and park-adjacent Birmingham neighborhood with leafy streets and a low-key, outdoorsy feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Avondale Park pavilion and the 41st St S corridor, where patios, small music rooms, and local eateries set a steady evening hum. Saturn and Avondale Brewing Company act as cultural anchors for live shows and community gatherings. Housing leans toward early-20th-century bungalows and brick cottages with deep porches and mature trees. Sidewalk strolls link pocket greenspaces to trailheads, balancing city texture with weekend hikes. The pace stays relaxed, with coffee stops and concert nights shaping the routine.
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Market insights
808 26th St SW
SALE-TO-LIST
98.6%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Smooth ceilings
Hardwood floors
Attic present
Bedrooms
Multiple bedrooms on main and upper levels (bedrooms located on both level 1 and level 2)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Tub/shower combos
Kitchen
Laminate countertops
Primary kitchen plus a second kitchen (2nd kitchen on main level)
Laundry & utility
Laundry on the main level
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Laundry located in a closet
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric)
Central air conditioning (electric)
Exterior features
No pool
No patio
No decks
No garden/patio
Not waterfront
Flood plain: no
Home design
Vinyl siding exterior
Existing/previously built property
Tri-level: no
Split-level: no
Split foyer: no
Parking
Off-street parking
Construction
Crawl space foundation
Utilities
Public water
Connected sewer
Electric water heater
Internet service availability unknown
Other
Subdivision: MYRTLEWOOD
Electricity and solar
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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
6/10 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 • 35211
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 5% for direct sun exposure in Birmingham. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 808 26th St SW
$74,629
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $60K to $206K.