$75,000
SOLD JUL 3, 2025

204 3rd Ave Birmingham, AL 35228

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$38 Per Sq Ft

46% Below List Price

131 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Attic
  • Porch
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Unlock the potential of this spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home, ideally located just moments from downtown Birmingham. With 2,000 finished square feet and a kitchenette in the basement, this fixer-upper offers a fantastic opportunity for investors and cash buyers looking to make their mark. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by lush trees, you'll enjoy easy access to I-20 and nearby hospitals, making it perfect for families or professionals. Don’t miss out on the chance to transform this property into your dream investment—seize the opportunity today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tanganyika Crowley-Scott

Avast Realty- Birmingham Listed on: 01/31/2025

Avast Realty- Birmingham

Last Buyer's Agent

Sandy Nguyen (Binh)

Goal Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Few Trees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Midfield Elementary School
  • Rutledge Middle School
  • Midfield High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21408140?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 1280
  • Legal Description: LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 8 FOREST HOME
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1955

Interior Features

  • Floors: Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Windows Treatments: All
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Concatenated Rooms: |MasterBR1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|BedroomB|BedroomB|Kitchen1|Living1|
  • Room 1: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Bedroom, On Level: B
  • Room 5: Bedroom, On Level: B
  • Room 6: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Living, On Level: 1
  • Basement Rooms: Bedroom (LVL BSMT)
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: Both Fin and Unfin
  • Basement Style III: Concrete Block
  • Kitchen Countertops: Laminate
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (BSMT)
  • Laundry Space: Basement Area
  • Attic: Yes
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 720
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 560
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1280

Exterior Features

  • Construction: 4 Sides Brick
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Side
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2000
  • Internet Service Availability: Unknown

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 30-00-23-3-010-006.000
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Some Trees
  • Number Acres: 0.28

Tax Info

  • Tax District: MIDFIELD

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: MIDFIELD
  • High School: MIDFIELD
  • Jr Middle School: RUTLEDGE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 30, 2017
Closed on
Nov 28, 2017
Sold by
Beal Bank
Bought by
Porterfield Wiley
Seller's Agent
Alison Johnston
ARC Realty
Buyer's Agent
Weldon Morgan
ARC Realty
List Price
$34,900
Sold Price
$34,900
Current Estimated Value
$101,226

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$66,326
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2016
Sold by
Harris Clarence D
Bought by
Beal Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2001
Sold by
Holifield Charles L
Bought by
Harris Clarence D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,500
Interest Rate
6.6%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1998
Sold by
Harris Joel T and Harris Dana D
Bought by
Holifield Charles L and Holifield Elizabeth L
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $34,900 --
Warranty Deed $70,776 --
Warranty Deed $90,000 --
Warranty Deed $50,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $76,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Sold $75,000 -21.1% $38 / Sq Ft
06/11/2025 06/11/25 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Price Changed $95,000 -17.4% $48 / Sq Ft
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Price Changed $115,000 -11.5% $58 / Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Price Changed $130,000 -7.1% $65 / Sq Ft
01/31/2025 01/31/25 For Sale $140,000 +301.1% $70 / Sq Ft
12/05/2017 12/05/17 Sold $34,900 0.0% $27 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/10/2017 11/10/17 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2017 11/01/17 For Sale $34,900 0.0% $27 / Sq Ft
11/01/2017 11/01/17 Price Changed $34,900 0.0% $27 / Sq Ft
11/01/2017 11/01/17 Off Market $34,900 -- --
09/28/2017 09/28/17 Price Changed $39,900 -11.1% $31 / Sq Ft
09/14/2017 09/14/17 Price Changed $44,900 -25.0% $35 / Sq Ft
06/30/2017 06/30/17 For Sale $59,900 -- $47 / 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 $1,838 $22,280 -- --
2022 $1,422 $18,980 $4,560 $14,420
2021 $1,422 $18,980 $4,560 $14,420
2020 $1,017 $13,360 $4,560 $8,800
2019 $1,782 $21,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,723 $20,880 $0 $0
2017 $1,723 $20,880 $0 $0
2016 $896 $11,500 $0 $0
2015 $896 $11,500 $0 $0
2014 $727 $11,320 $0 $0
2013 $727 $11,320 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21408140

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 30-00-23-3-010-006.000