Backup offers
$5,522 Closing Credit¹
#21421868, Lauren Sazera, Listing office: Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
$549,900 List price
931 42nd St S Birmingham, AL 35222
$6,530
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
2,634 sqft
0.2 acres
$209 / sqft
House
Property details
About 931 42nd St S
Priced significantly below market value, this 2634 sq ft home at the corner of South 42nd Street and Glenwood Ave in historic Forest Park offers amazing investor potential! Recent updates include a newer roof (2019) and furnace (2023). Enjoy a light-filled kitchen with newer white cabinets and Quartz countertops, waiting for your addition of new appliances. Built in 1930, the classic historic layout features all four spacious bedrooms upstairs with one hall bath, plus a convenient full bath on the main level. A hallmark of older homes in Forest Park is a gracious front porch and this one is a credit to the neighborhood...or choose to unwind in the cozy heated and cooled sunroom off the living room. Renovated homes nearby are selling in the $700k-$800k range showcasing the incredible upside as an investment. This home is ready for its next chapter–give it the updating it's waiting on for the next generation to call home! Vacant and easy to show. Park and enter on Glenwood Ave side.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingElectric, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size2,634 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.18 Acres
Year built1930
ParkingOn Street Parking
MLS #21422776
FireplaceWoodburning, Marble (FIREPL)
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor
- Interior: Bay Window
- Fireplace: Woodburning, Marble (FIREPL)
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: On Street Parking
- Exterior: Fenced Yard
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $549,900
- Price/SqFt: $208
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,862
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Corner Lot
- Directions: north on Red Mtn Xpreswy, take University Exit, go left at off ramp light toward UAB St Vincent's Hospital. In 0.7 mi, stay left to Clairmont Ave. Turn rt on 42nd St. House is 1 block on left at corner of 42nd St and Glenwood. Park & enter on Glenwood side, thru wooden gate.
- Year Built: 1930
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,634 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.18 Acres
- MLS Number: 21422776
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
- Office Email: AaronSims@kw.com
- Listing Agent: Mary Jo West
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Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $59,220 | $3,862 |
| 2022 | $59,210 | $3,862 |
| 2021 | $53,420 | $3,480 |
| 2020 | $52,260 | $3,403 |
| 2018 | $44,460 | $2,888 |
| 2017 | $44,000 | $2,858 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Avondale Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.2 mi
•4000 8th Ct S
10
Crestline Elementary School
Public District PK-6
1.3 mi
•3785 W Jackson Blvd
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.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $161,538. Typical income of Birmingham, AL residents is $200k+ annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
17%
<35k
20%
35k-100k
23%
100k-200k
40%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
49%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
35%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
8%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
52%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
PGA/LPGA
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Chico's
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Cadillac
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Classical
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 931 42nd St S
The listing price of 931 42nd St S property is $549,900.
The property 931 42nd St S is a house located in Birmingham, Alabama, 35222.
Active Listing: 931 42nd St S is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 931 42nd St S 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), Ramsay High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Woodlawn High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Jefferson County Virtual School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,862 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 931 42nd St S has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 931 42nd St S is 2,634 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 931 42nd St S is 1930.
This home is located at 931 42nd St S in Birmingham, AL and zip code 35222 in the Forest Park neighborhood. This 2,634 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 22, 2025 and is currently priced at $549,900.
Over 88 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Birmingham, AL. In the same period over 183 listings were sold below the listed price and 88 listings were sold for the listed price. In May 2025 in Birmingham, AL there were 8.5% more homes for sale than in April. In May 2025 median list price was $305,000 and the average listing age was 36 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.