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#21410727, Justin Humphries, Listing Office: Keller Williams-Jasper
$29,000 List price
5817 Ellington St Birmingham, AL 35228
$344
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,018 sqft
0.2 acres
$28 / sqft
House
Property details
About 5817 Ellington St
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Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingWindow Unit(s)
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,018 sqft
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1950
ParkingDriveway Parking
MLS #21393199
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: None
- Flooring Type: Hardwood Laminate
- Interior: None
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: Driveway Parking
- Exterior: None
- Heating: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $29,000
- Price/SqFt: $28
- Annual Tax Amount: $588
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From Bessemer Hwy 11 back toward Bham turn right onto Brewer Road (just past the bowling alley) then left onto Ellington
- Year Built: 1950
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,018 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
- MLS Number: 21393199
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
- Office Email: AaronSims@kw.com
- Listing Agent: Ashanti Seals
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 03, 2021 | Home Sold | $40,000 |
| Aug 07, 2020 | Home Sold | $28,500 |
| Oct 28, 2005 | Home Sold | $13,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,420 | $588 |
| 2022 | $8,120 | $588 |
| 2021 | $8,240 | $609 |
| 2020 | $8,240 | $609 |
| 2018 | $8,020 | $581 |
| 2017 | $8,020 | $581 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Lipscomb Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•5605 10th St S
6
Brighton Elementary School
Public District PK-6
1.7 mi
•3400 Browns Cir
2
Glen Oaks Elementary School
Public District 3-5
1.7 mi
•1301 Highland 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 $26,429. Typical income of Birmingham, AL residents is less than $<35k annually. Most 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?
64%
<35k
32%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
62%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
15%
Married, No Kids
6%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
11%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NHRA Drag Racing
Horse Races
Pro Boxing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Big Lots
Stein Mart
Family Dollar
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Golden Corral
LongHorn Steakhouse
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Buick
Chevrolet
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Standards
Contemporary Inspirational
Rock
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Frequently asked questions
About 5817 Ellington St
The listing price of 5817 Ellington St property is $29,000.
The property 5817 Ellington St is a house located in Birmingham, Alabama, 35228.
Active Listing: 5817 Ellington St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5817 Ellington St are: Lipscomb Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Brighton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Glen Oaks Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Rutledge Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Green Acres Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Jones Valley Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Midfield High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Wenonah High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Fairfield High Preparatory School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $588 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 3, 2021 for $40,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 5817 Ellington St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 5817 Ellington St is 1,018 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5817 Ellington St is 1950.
This home is located at 5817 Ellington St in Birmingham, AL and zip code 35228 in the Roosevelt neighborhood. This 1,018 square foot home, which was built in 1950, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 30, 2024 and is currently priced at $29,000.
In April 2025 more than 88 listings in Birmingham, AL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 79 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 137 were sold below. In April 2025 in Birmingham, AL there were 11.5% more homes for sale than in March. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $338,916, while the average time on the real estate market was 38 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.