$40,000

1557 Cotton Ave SW Birmingham, AL 35211

Arlington-West End Neighborhood

Estimated payment $235/month

Total Views 1,264
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,437 Sq Ft
$28 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic
  • Porch
  • Bathtub with Shower

About This Home

Fantastic investment opportunity! 2-bedroom, 1-bath home featuring a covered porch. Schedule your showing today!

Listing Agent

Tony McDaniels

eXp Realty, LLC Central Listed on: 11/28/2025

eXp Realty, LLC Central

Co-Listing Agent

Gusty Gulas

eXp Realty, LLC Central

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $302

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Home Design

  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laminate Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • Hemphill Elementary School
  • Wilkerson Middle School
  • Parker High School

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$302

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Flood Plain: N
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Co List Office Mls Id: EXPC
  • Co List Office Phone: 888-923-5547
  • Co List Office Mls Id: EXPC
  • Directions: From I-65 N take e exit 258 & turn left onto Green Springs Ave S. Right onto 15th Place SW. Right onto Pearson Ave SW. Left onto 14th St SW. Left onto Cotton Ave SW. Home will be on the left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1437.0
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • SystemPrice: 40000
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: None
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Wood Burning
  • Room 1: Living
  • Room 2: Kitchen
  • Room 3: Dining Room
  • Room 4: Full Bath
  • Room 5: Bedroom
  • Room 6: Bedroom
  • Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Gas,Stove-Gas
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Closet
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Insert
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1437
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Storage, Porch
  • Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Shingle
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 1437
  • Sewer: Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Yn: N

Fee Information

  • Fire Fee: N
  • Garbage Fee: N
  • Library Fee: No

Schools

  • High School: PARKER
  • Elementary School: HEMPHILL
  • Middle Or Junior School: WILKERSON

Lot Info

  • Lot View: No

Tax Info

  • Tax District: BIRMINGHAM

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $302 $10,300 -- --
2022 $253 $4,480 $460 $4,020
2021 $0 $3,810 $300 $3,510
2020 $0 $3,960 $300 $3,660
2019 $0 $3,960 $0 $0
2018 $0 $3,340 $0 $0
2017 $0 $3,420 $0 $0
2016 $0 $3,340 $0 $0
2015 -- $3,500 $0 $0
2014 $239 $3,300 $0 $0
2013 $239 $3,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/28/2025 11/28/25 For Sale $40,000 +48.1% $28 / Sq Ft
06/25/2024 06/25/24 Sold $27,000 -22.6% $19 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/08/2024 04/08/24 Price Changed $34,900 -12.5% $24 / Sq Ft
03/14/2024 03/14/24 For Sale $39,900 -- $28 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $27,000 --
Source: Public Records

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21437700

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 29-00-09-2-018-003.000

Alabama Jefferson County Birmingham 35211 Arlington-West End

1557 Cotton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL

For Sale

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