$179,900

1221 2nd Ave W Birmingham, AL 35208

$2,136
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,148 sqft
0.2 acres
$157 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1221 2nd Ave W

Don't miss this Newly Built 3 bed, 2 bath home only steps away from Historic Rickwood Field! Open concept floor plan for easy living and entertaining. Walk in closets in every room. Front porch, back porch and large backyard for enjoying time outside. This home was built as an AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP UNIT in partnership with City of Birmingham and various grants. The sale of this home is income-restricted to buyers at or below 80% of the Area Median Income based on gross annual household income. Seller will review Federal Tax Returns, W-2’s, 2 months’ paystubs, and 2 months bank statements for all members of the household 18-years or older to ensure qualification and compliance with HUD/Treasury requirements. Additionally, home must be owner-occupied, not rented, after purchase. NO Investors. Take advantage of this great opportunity and schedule your showing or reach out with questions today!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingElectric
StatusActive
CoolingElectric
Size1,148 sqft
Lot size0.17 Acres
Year builtNew Const., 2025
ParkingDriveway Parking, On Street Parking
MLS #21410299

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Summary

  • MLS Number: 21410299
  • Office Name: Sold South Realty
  • Office Email: info@soldsouthrealty.com
  • Listing Agent: Jasmine Kemp

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$179,900

1221 2nd Ave W

$2,136

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 17, 2005
Home Sold
$33,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$980$-
2022$1,120$-
2021$980$-
2020$980$-
2018$7,780$-
2017$7,780$-

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Princeton School

Public Magnet PK-5

0.1 mi

1425 2nd Ave W

5

Hemphill Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.8 mi

1240 Cotton Ave SW

3

Minor Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.4 mi

2425 Ave Sensley

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 $26,281. The majority of Birmingham, AL residents have income less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

73%
<35k
25%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

55%
Single, No Kids
28%
Single, with Kids
9%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

21%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • UFCUFC
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • BurlingtonBurlington

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Burger KingBurger King
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • CadillacCadillac
  • KiaKia

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • JazzJazz
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1221 2nd Ave W

This home is located at 1221 2nd Ave W in Birmingham, AL and zip code 35208 in the Rising / West Princeton neighborhood. This 1,148 square foot home, which was built in 2025, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $179,900.

Birmingham, AL housing market in January 2025 saw over 21 listings sold above listed price, more than 42 sold at listed price and over 113 sold below. In January 2025 in Birmingham, AL there were 7% more homes for sale than in December. In January 2025, listings were on the market for 48 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $223,500.

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

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