Backup offersTour
$4,750 Closing Credit¹
#21412027, James Rodgers, Listing Office: Keller Williams Homewood
$379,900 List price
1856 16th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35205
$4,511
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,897 sqft
0.1 acres
$200 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1856 16th Ave S
Welcome to 1856 16th Avenue South! This charming home has a fantastic city view off the back deck plus a view of Vulcan from the covered front porch! The main level hosts a den with fireplace, an oversized & updated kitchen, two bedrooms (one currently being used as an office), full bathroom, and access to the spacious back deck. Downstairs you will find the primary suite as well as a second den and the laundry room. The kitchen is the true showstopper of the home with a giant island great for entertaining, stainless-steel appliances, and ample space for storage, cooking, and dining! This home has cool features inside and out and is conveniently located near UAB and all the downtown restaurants. This is truly a great spot to be so don’t miss it!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,897 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.14 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingDriveway Parking, Off Street Parking, On Street Parking
MLS #21414456
FireplaceGas (FIREPL), Brick (FIREPL)
ViewCity
Summary
- MLS Number: 21414456
- Office Name: RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
- Office Email: melissarobinson@realtysouth.com
- Listing Agent: Melissa Robinson Riser
The data relating to real estate for sale on this site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity/IDX program of the Greater Alabama Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information provided is thought to be reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate; you are advised to verify facts that are important to you. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the data herein, or for their use or interpretation by the user. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use, that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing, and that the content is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. There is no express or implied warranty by MLS of the accuracy of information which should be independently verified. The Greater Alabama Multiple Listing Service does not create, control or review the property data displayed herein and take no responsibility for the content of such records. Copyright© 2025 Greater Alabama Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 4/9/2025, 11:20:54 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
Get an agent. Get a mortgage. Save big.¹
$379,900
1856 16th Ave S
$4,511
closing credit¹
Sell your home with Rocket and save even more!
Seller rebate
0.5% sale price²
Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 05, 2021 | Home Sold | $350,000 |
| Aug 21, 2018 | Home Sold | $1,800,297 |
| Apr 16, 2015 | Home Sold | $211,178 |
| May 15, 2012 | Home Sold | $118,000 |
| Dec 22, 2004 | Home Sold | $72,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $34,080 | $2,001 |
| 2022 | $28,600 | $2,001 |
| 2021 | $24,740 | $1,721 |
| 2020 | $20,070 | $1,384 |
| 2018 | $26,960 | $1,882 |
| 2017 | $24,060 | $1,672 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Glen Iris Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•1115 11th St S
9
Epic Alternative Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.1 mi
•1000 10th Ave S
9
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•3001 Independence Dr
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $31,452. The majority of Birmingham, AL residents have income less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
57%
<35k
39%
35k-100k
4%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
79%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
12%
Married, No Kids
4%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
7%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
54%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
4%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NBA/WNBA
Continuing Education Courses
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Express/Express For Men
Forever 21
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Qdoba
Dominos Pizza
What do the neighbors drive?
Pontiac
Volkswagen
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits- Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
Similar homes for sale
Tour
$4,204 Closing Credit¹
#21407761, Michelle davenport, Listing Office: RealtySouth-Homewood
Tour
$4,155 Closing Credit¹
#21405080, Jeremy Galloway, Listing Office: eXp Realty, LLC Central
3 hours on RocketTour
$3,859 Closing Credit¹
#21415259, Jessica Daviston, Listing Office: LAH - Homewood
Tour
$5,461 Closing Credit¹
#21412638, Susan Marsh, Listing Office: Red Realty Brokers
Backup offersTour
$4,156 Closing Credit¹
#21406267, Josh Winters, Listing Office: Keller Williams Homewood
Tour
$4,738 Closing Credit¹
#21405423, Jeremy Galloway, Listing Office: eXp Realty, LLC Central
7 days on RocketTour
$5,105 Closing Credit¹
#21414341, Misty Joseph, Listing Office: ARC Realty Mountain Brook
Backup offersTour
$5,926 Closing Credit¹
#21413652, Scott Perry, Listing Office: RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
Tour
$5,580 Closing Credit¹
#21411267, Fulton Williams, Listing Office: LAH Sotheby's International Re
Frequently asked questions
About 1856 16th Ave S
This home is located at 1856 16th Ave S in Birmingham, AL and zip code 35205 in the Five Points South neighborhood. This 1,897 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $379,900.
In March 2025, from all listings sold in Birmingham, AL there were more than 66 sold above asking price, over 136 sold below and more than 73 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Birmingham, AL between February and March 2025 increased by 14.8%. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 42 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $272,633.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.