$579,900

2705 Caldwell Ave S Birmingham, AL 35205

$6,886
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,504 sqft
0.2 acres
$232 / sqft
House

Property details

About 2705 Caldwell Ave S

Don't miss the opportunity to own this 100-year-old home in the highly desired Highland Park neighborhood. Beautiful wood-work and unique architecture makes this home charming and full of character. The tiled front porch is a great place to hang out and watch the neighbors walk their dogs. The back screened-in porch offers bug free entertaining right off of the eat in kitchen. Walk out of the master bedroom right on to the large 2nd floor deck, where you will find a hot tub and ample room to sit and enjoy the surrounding scenery. Hard to find in this area is a large back and front yard. The back yard can be accessed from the alley behind the home, plus a private driveway allows easy entry into the home. Upon entering the front door, you will be mesmerized by the attention to detail, including pocket doors located between the living room and dining room. Close to UAB, restaurants, banks and much more. Schedule your showing before this one is gone!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Forced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size2,504 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.17 Acres
Year built1919
ParkingDriveway Parking
MLS #21400910
FireplaceWoodburning, Stone (FIREPL)

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Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Interior: None
  • Fireplace: Woodburning, Stone (FIREPL)
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Parking: Driveway Parking
  • Exterior: Fenced Yard, Porch Screened
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • List Price: $579,900
  • Price/SqFt: $231
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,425
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: From downtown Birmingham take 24th Street South towards Highland Avenue. Turn right onto 27th Place South Turn left and the house is on the left.
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 2,504 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.17 Acres
  • MLS Number: 21400910
  • Office Name: RealtySouth-Oneonta/Blount Co
  • Office Email: vjbrown@realtysouth.com
  • Listing Agent: Lisa Underwood

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 09, 2015
Home Sold
$349,500
Apr 21, 1999
Home Sold
$222,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$48,240$3,425
2022$48,230$3,425
2021$44,350$3,144
2020$40,130$2,838
2018$36,860$2,600
2017$34,880$2,457

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Avondale Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.3 mi

4000 8th Ct S

10

Mountain Brook Elementary School

Public District PK-6

1.5 mi

3020 Cambridge Rd

3

Glen Iris Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.6 mi

1115 11th St S

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 $112,179. The most common annual income of people living in Birmingham, AL is $200k+. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

25%
<35k
22%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
34%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

62%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
30%
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
20%
18-34 yrs old
49%
35-64 yrs old
24%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • NordstromNordstrom
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LexusLexus
  • BMWBMW
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 2705 Caldwell Ave S

The listing price of 2705 Caldwell Ave S property is $579,900.

The property 2705 Caldwell Ave S is a house located in Birmingham, Alabama, 35205.

Active Listing: 2705 Caldwell Ave S is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 2705 Caldwell Ave S are: Avondale Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Mountain Brook Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Glen Iris Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Mountain Brook Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Hays K - 8 School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Homewood Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Ramsay High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Jefferson County Virtual School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), A. H. Parker High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,425 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on March 9, 2015 for $349,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 2705 Caldwell Ave S has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 2705 Caldwell Ave S is 2,504 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 2705 Caldwell Ave S is 1919.

This home is located at 2705 Caldwell Ave S in Birmingham, AL and zip code 35205 in the Highland Park neighborhood. This 2,504 square foot home, which was built in 1919, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 23, 2024 and is currently priced at $579,900.

In March 2025 more than 66 listings in Birmingham, AL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 73 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 136 were sold below. Between February and March 2025, Birmingham, AL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 14.8%. Listings spent 42 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $272,633 during the same period.

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

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