NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2008 3rd Ave N Unit 5A Birmingham, AL 35203

Central City Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $209,000 - $334,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,085 Sq Ft
$505/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold March 06, 2023

Last sale price $220,000 $203 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,889/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry Room
  • Stone Countertops
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2023

Here's your chance to own a downtown loft condominium in the historic Watts Tower Building. Centrally located within minutes of restaurants, coffee shops, breweries... and only 2 blocks from the Alabama Theatre. This 2 bed/1 bath unit has been nicely updated with beautiful kitchen cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Large windows overlooking 3rd Avenue, let in great, natural light. Both bedrooms have ample closet space with a walk-in in the primary. Washer & dryer in the unit is included. HVAC was serviced in 2022. Residents have secured access to lobby and elevators. Gated patio area with seating and area for grilling is on the ground level. **Offers will be reviewed after the Open House on Saturday 2/11/2023. HOA fee includes water, sewer, garbage, one reserved parking space in a gated lot, building insurance, grounds & common area maintenance, and property management fee. Book your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Freida Whitley

eXp Realty, LLC Central Listed on: 02/09/2023

eXp Realty, LLC Central

Co-Listed By

Gusty Gulas

eXp Realty, LLC Central

Last Buyer's Agent

Catherine Singletary

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,361

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • Historic Home

HOA Fees

  • $505 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,085 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • City Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Schools

  • Phillips Academy Elementary School
  • Wilkerson Middle School
  • Parker High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Association fees include garbage collection, common grounds mntc, management fee, sewage service, water
  • Associa Mckay Management Association, Phone Number (205) 733-6700

Listing and Financial Details

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,361

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$505 per month

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Paved Road, Public Road
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/1344559?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 1085
  • Legal Description: UNIT 5A WATTS BLDG CONDO REAL 200612/5691 AND AMENDED REAL 200612/13374 PB 221 PG 16 ALSO UND INT COMMON AREA
  • Condo Level: 5
  • Historic Register: Yes
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 211.89
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Condo
  • Termite Company Name: HOA Provided
  • Termite Contract: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 202.76
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1925

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Elevator
  • Floors: Concrete, Tile Floor
  • Windows Treatments: Some to Remain
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|Kitchen1|MasterBR1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Electric
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Island
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Closet
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1085

Exterior Features

  • Construction: 4 Sides Brick, Concrete/Block
  • Foundation: Pillars/Support
  • Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned, On Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Underground Utils: Yes
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 1085

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Fees: Yes
  • Condo Association Fee: 505
  • Condo Fee Per: Monthly
  • HOA Management Company: Associa McKay Management
  • Hoa Phone: 205-733-6700

Fee Information

  • Fees Include: Garbage Collection, Common Grounds Mntc, Management Fee, Sewage Service, Water

Schools

  • Elementary School: PHILLIPS ACADEMY
  • Middle School: WILKERSON
  • High School: PARKER

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 22-00-36-2-011-012.355
  • Lot View: Yes
  • Lot View Type: City View

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans

Tax Info

  • Tax District: BIRMINGHAM
  • Annual Tax: 1361

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: PHILLIPS ACADEMY
  • High School: PARKER
  • Jr Middle School: WILKERSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 9, 2023
Closed on
Mar 6, 2023
Sold by
Wilson Ryan C
Bought by
Dowd Michelle Marie and Cowie Michael David
Seller's Agent
Freida Whitley
eXp Realty, LLC Central
Buyer's Agent
Catherine Singletary
Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-4.31%
Total Days on Market
1
Views
18
Current Estimated Value
$238,217

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,217
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.20%
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Outstanding Balance
$107,139
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$145,378

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 3, 2018
Closed on
Dec 28, 2018
Sold by
Boehme Carmen Elizabeth Poole
Bought by
Wilson Ryan C
Seller's Agent
Bill Johnson
Realty Solution
Buyer's Agent
MLS Non-member Company
Birmingham Non-Member Office
List Price
$198,900
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,900
-9.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.91%
Original Mortgage
$162,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dowd Michelle Marie $220,000 --
Wilson Ryan C $180,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dowd Michelle Marie $110,000
Closed Dowd Michelle Marie $110,000
Previous Owner Wilson Ryan C $161,000
Previous Owner Wilson Ryan C $162,000
Previous Owner Poole Carmen E $128,790
Previous Owner Poole Carmen Elizabeth $16,996
Previous Owner Poole Carmen Elizabeth $17,190
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/06/2023 03/06/23 Sold $220,000 -4.3% $203 / Sq Ft
02/09/2023 02/09/23 For Sale $229,900 +27.7% $212 / Sq Ft
12/28/2018 12/28/18 Sold $180,000 -4.7% $168 / Sq Ft
12/10/2018 12/10/18 Pending -- -- --
11/27/2018 11/27/18 Price Changed $188,800 -3.1% $176 / Sq Ft
11/13/2018 11/13/18 Price Changed $194,900 -2.0% $181 / Sq Ft
10/03/2018 10/03/18 For Sale $198,900 -- $185 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $1,439 $22,140 -- $22,140
2022 $1,361 $11,740 $0 $11,740
2021 $1,242 $11,740 $0 $11,740
2020 $1,242 $11,740 $0 $11,740
2019 $1,235 $18,020 $0 $0
2018 $1,114 $16,360 $0 $0
2017 $997 $14,740 $0 $0
2016 $997 $14,740 $0 $0
2015 $701 $10,660 $0 $0
2014 $1,011 $9,900 $0 $0
2013 $1,011 $9,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Freida Whitley

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Freida Whitley

    eXp Realty, LLC Central

    (205) 937-0914

    1 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Freida Whitley
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  • Gusty Gulas

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Gusty Gulas

    eXp Realty, LLC Central

    (205) 218-7560

    6 in this area

    800 Total Sales

    Gusty Gulas
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  • Catherine Singletary

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Catherine Singletary

    Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

    (601) 543-8083

    4 in this area

    84 Total Sales

    Catherine Singletary
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  • Bill Johnson

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Bill Johnson

    Realty Solution

    (760) 814-0378

    861 Total Sales

    Bill Johnson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    MLS Non-member Company

    Birmingham Non-Member Office

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 1344559

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 22-00-36-2-011-012.355

Alabama Jefferson County Birmingham 35203 Central City

2008 3rd Ave N Unit 5A, Birmingham, AL

This home is located at 2008 3rd Ave N Unit 5A, Birmingham, AL 35203 since 09 February 2023 and is currently estimated at $252,517, approximately $232 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 2008 3rd Ave N Unit 5A is a home located in Jefferson County with nearby schools including C. W. Hayes K-8 School, George W. Carver High School, and Advent Episcopal School.

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