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#21421855, Catherine Pewitt, Listing office: RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
$749,000 List price
844 42nd St Birmingham, AL 35222
4 beds
3 full, 1 partial
2,892 sqft
0.2 acres
$259 / sqft
House
Property details
About 844 42nd St
This historic Forest Park home offers features not often found at this price! Sitting just above street level, on a beautiful landscaped corner lot, this full brick home offers two living spaces and guest quarters! The large formal living room, with fireplace, opens to a cozy family room and a formal dining room. The renovated kitchen (2024) provides numerous cabinets topped with granite counters, slate floors and gas cooking. Powder room and laundry room complete the main level. 4 true bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and deep closets are found on the upper level. Guest house with full bathroom is the perfect flex space, currently used as an art studio. Enjoy easy access to rear patio or the deep covered front porch. Stone retaining walls and bluestone walkways, blend so well with landscape. Multi car parking, tall ceilings original hardwood floors and so much more. 50 year roof installed 2015, both Trane HVAC 2015, water line replaced 2020. Mins to UAB, downtown and Avondale restuarants.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Dual System, Electric, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Dual, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s), Other
Size2,892 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.23 Acres
Year built1910
ParkingDriveway Parking, Parking (MLVL), Off Street Parking
MLS #21416244
FireplaceWoodburning, Marble (FIREPL),Masonry
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Ceiling Fan(s), ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile Floor
- Interior: Recess Lighting
- Fireplace: Woodburning, Marble (FIREPL),Masonry
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Driveway Parking, Parking (MLVL), Off Street Parking
- Exterior: Guest Quarters, Porch
- Heating: Central, Dual System, Electric, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Dual, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s), Other
- List Price: $749,000
- Price/SqFt: $258
- Lot: Corner Lot, Wooded, Irregular Lot, Subdivision
- Directions: East on Clairmont ave thru Forest Park village, left at light onto 42nd st, home on the left.
- Year Built: 1910
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,892 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.23 Acres
- MLS Number: 21416244
- Office Name: RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
- Office Email: SBUCHANAN@REALTYSOUTH.COM
- Listing Agent: Steve Buchanan
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Nearby schools
2
Avondale Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.1 mi
•4000 8th Ct S
10
Crestline Elementary School
Public District PK-6
1.4 mi
•3785 W Jackson Blvd
1
I3 Academy
Public Charter KG-5
1.5 mi
•55th Place 1st Avenue South
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 $98,818. The majority of Birmingham, AL residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
6%
<35k
45%
35k-100k
22%
100k-200k
27%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
58%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
10%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
49%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hiking/backpacking
Minor League Baseball Games
Skiing/snowboarding
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
New York & Company
Nordstrom
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chipotle
Chick-fil-A
California Pizza Kitchen
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Kia
BMW
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Talk/Personality
News
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 844 42nd St
The listing price of 844 42nd St property is $749,000.
The property 844 42nd St is a house located in Birmingham, Alabama, 35222.
Active Listing: 844 42nd St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 844 42nd St are: Avondale Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Crestline Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), I3 Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hays K - 8 School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Mountain Brook Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), W. E. Putnam Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Woodlawn High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Ramsay High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Jefferson County Virtual School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
The property at 844 42nd St has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 844 42nd St is 2,892 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 844 42nd St is 1910.
This home is located at 844 42nd St in Birmingham, AL and zip code 35222 in the Forest Park neighborhood. This 2,892 square foot home, which was built in 1910, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $749,000.
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 listings in Birmingham, AL increased by 1.3% between May and June 2025. Listings spent 39 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $354,926 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.