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$55,000

521 Athens Ct Birmingham, AL 35212

3 beds
1 full
876 sqft
0.2 acres
$63 / sqft
House

Property details

About 521 Athens Ct

Value Add Rental Property, TENANT OCCUPIED-DO NOT DISTURB, Rent is $640 month, Long term tenant since 9/1/2013. All information should be independently verified.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size876 sqft
Lot size0.18 Acres
Year built1956
ParkingDriveway Parking
MLS #21426525

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Electric Stove
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Interior: None
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Parking: Driveway Parking
  • Exterior: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • List Price: $55,000
  • Price/SqFt: $62
  • Annual Tax Amount: $385
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: From I 59/20 take I 20 E toward Atlanta, merge at 1st Ave N, take left at 60th St S, turn right at 1st Ave S, take sharp left at Georgia Rd, turn right at Brussels Ave, turn left on 6th Ave S, turn left onto Athens Court.
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 876 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.18 Acres
  • MLS Number: 21426525
  • Office Name: Frank Poe Real Estate Co. Inc
  • Office Phone: (205) 426-3773
  • Listing Agent: Jonathan Poe

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 24, 2017
Home Sold
$88,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$6,520$385
2022$5,320$385
2021$5,320$385
2020$5,320$385
2018$5,020$363
2017$5,020$363

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Henry J. Oliver Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

6871 6th Ct S

3

Irondale Community School

Public District PK-5

1.6 mi

225 16th St S

1

I3 Academy

Public Charter KG-5

1.6 mi

55th Place 1st Avenue South

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 $15,179. Most Birmingham, AL residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

80%
<35k
17%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

52%
Single, No Kids
33%
Single, with Kids
9%
Married, No Kids
6%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

23%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
32%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • UFCUFC
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Burger KingBurger King
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • KiaKia
  • DodgeDodge

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 521 Athens Ct

The listing price of 521 Athens Ct property is $55,000.

The property 521 Athens Ct is a house located in Birmingham, Alabama, 35212.

Active Listing: 521 Athens Ct is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 521 Athens Ct are: Henry J. Oliver Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Irondale Community School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), I3 Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), W. E. Putnam Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Hays K - 8 School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Woodlawn High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Mountain Brook High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Shades Valley High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $385 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on August 24, 2017 for $88,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 521 Athens Ct has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 521 Athens Ct is 876 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 521 Athens Ct is 1956.

This home is located at 521 Athens Ct in Birmingham, AL and zip code 35212 in the Oak Ridge Park neighborhood. This 876 square foot home, which was built in 1956, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $55,000.

Over 91 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Birmingham, AL. In the same period over 142 listings were sold below the listed price and 83 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Birmingham, AL increased by 1.3% between May and June 2025. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $354,926, while the average time on the real estate market was 39 days.

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

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