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$60,000

1312 Merritt St Bessemer, AL 35020

2 beds
1 full
812 sqft
0.3 acres
$74 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1312 Merritt St

Investor Special – Welcome to Elre Heights! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is a fixer-upper in need of a full renovation and lots of TLC—perfect for investors ready to take on their next project. Located in the growing Elre Heights neighborhood, this property offers strong potential for a profitable flip, rental, or buy-and-hold opportunity. With the right vision and updates, this diamond in the rough could shine again.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
Size812 sqft
Lot size0.32 Acres
Year built1945
ParkingOff Street Parking
MLS #21414883

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: None
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior: None
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Off Street Parking
  • Exterior: Porch
  • Heating: None
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $60,000
  • Price/SqFt: $73
  • Annual Tax Amount: $248
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: Eastern Valley Rd (going toward Bessemer), right on Bullard, left on Merritt St
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 812 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.32 Acres
  • MLS Number: 21414883
  • Office Name: Method Alabama LLC
  • Office Email: office@ourmethod.com
  • Listing Agent: Erica Ross

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$5,680$248
2022$4,960$248
2021$4,720$336
2020$4,720$336
2018$5,200$260
2017$5,200$260

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Jonesboro Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.6 mi

125 Owen Ave

3

Westhills Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.4 mi

710 Glenn Rd

1

Greenwood Elementary School

Public District KG-5

2.9 mi

5012 Roselyn 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 $53,354. Most Bessemer, AL residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

27%
<35k
53%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

46%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
29%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

10%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
21%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports
  • NASCARNASCAR

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • KmartKmart
  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors
  • Dollar GeneralDollar General

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • OldiesOldies
  • CountryCountry
  • Classic CountryClassic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1312 Merritt St

The listing price of 1312 Merritt St property is $60,000.

The property 1312 Merritt St is a house located in Bessemer, Alabama, 35020.

Active Listing: 1312 Merritt St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1312 Merritt St are: Jonesboro Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Westhills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Greenwood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Bessemer City Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), McAdory Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hueytown Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Bessemer City High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), McAdory High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Midfield High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $248 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property at 1312 Merritt St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 1312 Merritt St is 812 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1312 Merritt St is 1945.

This home is located at 1312 Merritt St in Bessemer, AL and zip code 35020. This 812 square foot home, which was built in 1945, sits on a 0.32 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $60,000.

Over 16 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Bessemer, AL. In the same period over 22 listings were sold below the listed price and 22 listings were sold for the listed price. Between May and June 2025, Bessemer, AL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 2%. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 60 days, the median list price was $222,500.

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

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