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$90,000

1020 Salem St Birmingham, AL 35224

2 beds
1 full
1,044 sqft
0.2 acres
$86 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1020 Salem St

This updated 2 bedroom, 1 bath home is already generating income with a long-term Section 8 tenant in place paying $975/month. With fresh exterior appeal and located just minutes from downtown Birmingham, this property is perfect for investors seeking immediate cash flow. Convenient access to major highways, shopping, and transit. Do not disturb tenant—showings available with accepted offer only.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,044 sqft
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1940
ParkingOff Street Parking
MLS #21423765
FireplaceWoodburning, Brick (FIREPL)

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Stove
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior: None
  • Fireplace: Woodburning, Brick (FIREPL)
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Off Street Parking
  • Exterior: Porch, Porch Screened
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $90,000
  • Price/SqFt: $86
  • Annual Tax Amount: $466
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: From I-65 S, take Exit 261B to merge onto I-20/I-59 W toward Tuscaloosa. Take Exit 120 for 20th Street. Turn left onto Panama Place, then right onto Kiska Avenue. Turn left onto Salem Street. Home will be on the left.
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,044 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
  • MLS Number: 21423765
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Metro North
  • Office Email: jamieoliver@kw.com
  • Listing Agent: Dana Luker

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Oct 13, 2023
Home Sold
$60,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$10,760$466
2022$9,320$466
2021$10,980$550
2020$10,980$550
2018$8,800$-
2017$8,800$-

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Minor Community School

Public District PK-5

1.4 mi

3006 Cora Ave

1

Wylam Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.7 mi

701 Erie St

3

Pleasant Grove Elementary School

Public District PK-6

3.2 mi

601 Park Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $56,162. The most common annual income of people living in Birmingham, AL is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

25%
<35k
67%
35k-100k
9%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

52%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports
  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • KmartKmart
  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars
  • SonicSonic

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • OldiesOldies
  • CountryCountry
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 1020 Salem St

The listing price of 1020 Salem St property is $90,000.

The property 1020 Salem St is a house located in Birmingham, Alabama, 35224.

Sale Pending: 1020 Salem St is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.

The nearby schools for 1020 Salem St are: Minor Community School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Wylam Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Pleasant Grove Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), South Hampton K - 8 School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), C. J. Donald Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), P. D. Jackson - Olin High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Fairfield High Preparatory School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Minor High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $466 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on October 13, 2023 for $60,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1020 Salem St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 1020 Salem St is 1,044 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1020 Salem St is 1940.

This home is located at 1020 Salem St in Birmingham, AL and zip code 35224. This 1,044 square foot home, which was built in 1940, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $90,000.

In June 2025, from all listings sold in Birmingham, AL there were more than 91 sold above asking price, over 142 sold below and more than 83 were sold right at the asked price. In June 2025 in Birmingham, AL there were 1.3% more homes for sale than in May. In June 2025 median list price was $354,926 and the average listing age was 39 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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