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$3,561 Closing Credit¹
#21415684, Justin Williams, Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
$279,000 List price
5817 5th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35212
$3,313
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,806 sqft
0.3 acres
$154 / sqft
House
Property details
About 5817 5th Ave S
Spacious Crestwood cottage situated high on a double lot that is fenced. You'll immediately notice the tall ceilings, bright rooms with lots of windows and fresh paint. The kitchen is large with two sinks, a new cooktop and a nice eat-in-area. The dining room leads into the living room with a wood burning fireplace and views north through large windows. The sunporch is huge and is heated and cooled. The home is conveniently located to downtown, UAB, Woodlawn, shopping and eateries.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Other
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
(Contingent)
CoolingCentral Air, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size1,806 sqft
Lot size0.35 Acres
Year built1915
ParkingDriveway Parking, Off Street Parking
MLS #21407735
FireplaceWoodburning, Masonry
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Oven, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile Floor
- Interior: Split Bedroom
- Fireplace: Woodburning, Masonry
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Driveway Parking, Off Street Parking
- Exterior: Porch
- Heating: Central, Other
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $279,000
- Price/SqFt: $154
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,111
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Few Trees
- Directions: From 56th street go east on 5th Avenue S. Turn right on 59th house. Turn right into the alley. Parking is in the rear of the house off the alley.
- Year Built: 1915
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,806 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.35 Acres
- MLS Number: 21407735
- Office Name: Ray & Poynor Properties
- Office Phone: (205) 879-3036
- Office Email: wpoynor@raypoynor.com
- Listing Agent: Betsy Dreher
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2024 | Home Sold | $163,500 |
| Jun 12, 2020 | Home Sold | $259,500 |
| Mar 23, 2006 | Home Sold | $107,500 |
| Mar 08, 2006 | Home Sold | $80,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29,860 | $2,111 |
| 2022 | $30,110 | $2,111 |
| 2021 | $25,750 | $1,795 |
| 2020 | $46,060 | $3,339 |
| 2018 | $36,300 | $2,631 |
| 2017 | $28,220 | $2,045 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Henry J. Oliver Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•6871 6th Ct S
1
I3 Academy
Public Charter KG-5
1.0 mi
•55th Place 1st Avenue South
1
Barrett Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.8 mi
•7601 Division Ave
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 $45,470. The majority of Birmingham, AL residents have income less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
41%
<35k
41%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
55%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
29%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
NBA/WNBA
Minor League Baseball Games
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
New York & Company
IKEA
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
Qdoba
Chick-fil-A
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Infiniti
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock- Active Rock
Talk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 5817 5th Ave S
The listing price of 5817 5th Ave S property is $279,000.
The property 5817 5th Ave S is a house located in Birmingham, Alabama, 35212.
Accepting Backup Offers: 5817 5th Ave S is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 5817 5th Ave S are: Henry J. Oliver Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), I3 Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Barrett Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hays K - 8 School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), W. E. Putnam Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Woodlawn High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Mountain Brook High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Ramsay High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,111 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 30, 2024 for $163,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 5817 5th Ave S has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 5817 5th Ave S is 1,806 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5817 5th Ave S is 1915.
This home is located at 5817 5th Ave S in Birmingham, AL and zip code 35212 in the Crestwood North neighborhood. This 1,806 square foot home, which was built in 1915, sits on a 0.35 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $279,000.
Over 88 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Birmingham, AL. In the same period over 137 listings were sold below the listed price and 79 listings were sold for the listed price. Between March and April 2025, Birmingham, AL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 11.5%. In April 2025 median list price was $338,916 and the average listing age was 38 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.