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$74,900

1728 Princeton Ave SW Birmingham, AL 35211

3 beds
1 full
1,334 sqft
0.2 acres
$56 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1728 Princeton Ave SW

Investor special or perfect for a homeowner looking to build equity! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in Birmingham’s West End neighborhood offers great potential as a rental, flip, Airbnb, or your very own place to call home. Located less than 10 minutes from Five Points and just 10–15 minutes from downtown, this property is all about location and opportunity. With over 1,300 sqft of living space, a wood-burning fireplace, and a flat lot, this home is full of charm and ready for its next chapter. Don’t miss this affordable opportunity in a growing area!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,334 sqft
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1930
ParkingDriveway Parking, Parking (MLVL)
MLS #21426814
FireplaceWoodburning, Brick (FIREPL)

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Electric Oven
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood Laminate
  • Interior: None
  • Fireplace: Woodburning, Brick (FIREPL)
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Parking: Driveway Parking, Parking (MLVL)
  • Exterior: None
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $74,900
  • Price/SqFt: $56
  • Annual Tax Amount: $325
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Directions: Follow I-65 S to Green Springs Ave S in Birmingham. Take exit 258 from I-65 S, Merge onto I-65 S, Take exit 258 for Green Springs Avenue, Take the ramp onto Green Springs Ave S, Take Dennison Ave SW and 17th St SW to Princeton Ave
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,334 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
  • MLS Number: 21426814
  • Office Name: Jonathan Chamness Realty Group
  • Office Email: soldwithjcg@gmail.com
  • Listing Agent: JC Chamness

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$8,500$-
2022$7,320$-
2021$6,260$-
2020$6,500$-
2018$5,380$-
2017$5,480$325

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

West End Academy

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

1840 Pearson Ave SW

5

Hemphill Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.8 mi

1240 Cotton Ave SW

1

Richard Arrington Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.0 mi

2101 Jefferson Ave SW

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 $37,688. Residents of Birmingham, AL typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

45%
<35k
52%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

51%
Single, No Kids
23%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • BurlingtonBurlington

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Golden CorralGolden Corral
  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 1728 Princeton Ave SW

The listing price of 1728 Princeton Ave SW property is $74,900.

The property 1728 Princeton Ave SW is a house located in Birmingham, Alabama, 35211.

Active Listing: 1728 Princeton Ave SW is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1728 Princeton Ave SW are: West End Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hemphill Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Richard Arrington Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Jones Valley Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Bush Hills STEAM Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Green Acres Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Fairfield High Preparatory School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Wenonah High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), P. D. Jackson - Olin High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2017 is $325 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property at 1728 Princeton Ave SW has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 1728 Princeton Ave SW is 1,334 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1728 Princeton Ave SW is 1930.

This home is located at 1728 Princeton Ave SW in Birmingham, AL and zip code 35211 in the Oakwood Place neighborhood. This 1,334 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 31, 2025 and is currently priced at $74,900.

Birmingham, AL housing market in July 2025 saw over 89 listings sold above listed price, more than 69 sold at listed price and over 161 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Birmingham, AL between June and July 2025 increased by 6.7%. While the average time on the market in July 2025 was 46 days, the median list price was $340,000.

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

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