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#21424105, Matt Farris, Listing office: ARC Realty Vestavia
$420,000 List price
1938 20th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35209
3 beds
2 full
1,704 sqft
0.3 acres
$246 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1938 20th Ave S
Located on historic Diaper Row, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom bungalow is full of charm and move-in ready!! Curl up in the cute sunroom or relax in front of the woodburning fireplace in the spacious living room. The master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with the two remaining bedrooms sharing a full bathroom. Gleaming hardwood floors run through the main floor living spaces. The kitchen opens up to a fenced in back yard and deck that are ideal for entertaining. An office/bonus space is downstairs along with the laundry room. Conveniently located to restaurants, shopping, downtown and surrounding villages!! Roof and Gutters (2021), HVAC (2019), Water Heater (2018), Windows (2014).
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,704 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.25 Acres
Year built1940
ParkingDriveway Parking
MLS #21423302
Garage1 space
FireplaceWoodburning, Masonry
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile Floor
- Interior: None
- Fireplace: Woodburning, Masonry
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Parking: Driveway Parking
- Exterior: Fenced Yard
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $420,000
- Price/SqFt: $246
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,246
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From downtown take 21st Ave S exit. Turn right on 21st Ave. Right on 20th Street S. Left on 20th Ave s. Home is on the right.
- Year Built: 1940
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,704 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.25 Acres
- MLS Number: 21423302
- Office Name: RealtySouth-Homewood
- Office Phone: (205) 407-4774
- Office Email: christy@mcdonaldsellshomes.com
- Listing Agent: Erin Isbell
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2022 | Home Sold | $375,000 |
| Jun 11, 2013 | Home Sold | $228,400 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,660 | $5,246 |
| 2022 | $72,360 | $5,246 |
| 2021 | $64,340 | $4,664 |
| 2020 | $62,480 | $4,529 |
| 2018 | $60,040 | $4,352 |
| 2017 | $55,100 | $3,994 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•3001 Independence Dr
3
Glen Iris Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•1115 11th St S
9
Epic Alternative Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.3 mi
•1000 10th Ave S
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 $44,175. Typical income of Birmingham, AL residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
32%
<35k
59%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
83%
Single, No Kids
1%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
6%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
6%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
48%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NBA/WNBA
Continuing Education Courses
Yoga/pilates
Where do the neighbors shop?
Express/Express For Men
H&M
Chico's
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Qdoba
Dominos Pizza
What do the neighbors drive?
Pontiac
Volkswagen
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Alternative
Talk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1938 20th Ave S
The listing price of 1938 20th Ave S property is $420,000.
The property 1938 20th Ave S is a house located in Birmingham, Alabama, 35209.
Active Listing: 1938 20th Ave S is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1938 20th Ave S are: Shades Cahaba Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Glen Iris Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Epic Alternative Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Homewood Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Mountain Brook Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Booker T. Washington K - 8 School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Jefferson County Virtual School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Ramsay High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Homewood High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $5,246 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 16, 2022 for $375,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1938 20th Ave S has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1938 20th Ave S is 1,704 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1938 20th Ave S is 1940.
This home is located at 1938 20th Ave S in Birmingham, AL and zip code 35209 in the Redmont Park neighborhood. This 1,704 square foot home, which was built in 1940, sits on a 0.25 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $420,000.
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. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 39 days, the median list price was $354,926.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.