$319,900
$5K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $1,849/month

Total Views 3,733
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,340 Sq Ft
$239 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Attic
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Wood Fence
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

Welcome to The Gingerbread House—a beloved Crestwood cottage known for its storybook charm and vintage soul. This 3-bedroom home features original wood doors, glass knobs, and curb appeal that turns heads. Major updates were completed in 2014, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and a gas water heater. Exterior & interior received a fresh coat of paint in 2021. Brand new microwave & dishwasher (2025). Enjoy a private driveway for off-street parking and a layout ready for your personal touch. This home offers the perfect opportunity to own a Crestwood classic. Just minutes from Avondale, UAB, and downtown Birmingham. Showings start November 7th.

Listing Agent

Roxanne Hale

RealtySouth-Homewood Listed on: 11/07/2025

RealtySouth-Homewood

Co-Listing Agent

Austin Freeman

RealtySouth-Homewood

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,050

Year Built

  • Built in 1932

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence

Interior Spaces

  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Stone or Rock in Basement
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Laminate Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

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

Schools

  • Avondale Elementary School
  • Putnam Middle School
  • Woodlawn High School

Utilities

  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,050

Year Built

Built in 1932

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Flood Plain: N
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Co List Office Mls Id: RTSO83
  • Co List Office Phone: 205-407-4774
  • Co List Office Mls Id: RTSO83
  • Directions: From 53rd St take 5th Court S. Home is on the right.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1340.0
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • SystemPrice: 319900
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: None
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Wood Burning
  • Room 1: Living
  • Room 2: Dining Room
  • Room 3: Kitchen
  • Room 4: Laundry
  • Room 5: Master Bedroom
  • Room 6: Full Bath
  • Room 7: Bedroom
  • Room 8: Bedroom
  • Basement Style II: All Unfinished
  • Basement Style III: Rock/Stone
  • Kitchen Equipment: Oven-Electric
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1340
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 1340
  • Sewer: Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Yn: N

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • High School: WOODLAWN
  • Elementary School: AVONDALE
  • Middle Or Junior School: PUTNAM, W E

Lot Info

  • Lot View: No

Tax Info

  • Tax District: BIRMINGHAM
  • Tax Lot: 5

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Source: Public Records

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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 $2,050 $31,240 -- --
2022 $1,879 $26,890 $14,800 $12,090
2021 $1,913 $27,370 $20,280 $7,090
2020 $1,684 $24,210 $14,800 $9,410
2019 $1,516 $21,900 $0 $0
2018 $1,184 $17,320 $0 $0
2017 $995 $14,720 $0 $0
2016 $1,059 $15,600 $0 $0
2015 $995 $14,720 $0 $0
2014 $1,754 $29,740 $0 $0
2013 $1,754 $29,060 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/27/2025 11/27/25 Price Changed $319,900 -1.5% $239 / Sq Ft
11/07/2025 11/07/25 For Sale $324,900 +119.5% $242 / Sq Ft
07/02/2014 07/02/14 Sold $148,000 -20.0% $110 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/02/2014 06/02/14 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2013 08/23/13 For Sale $184,900 +285.2% $138 / Sq Ft
03/26/2012 03/26/12 Sold $48,000 +6.7% $34 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/16/2011 12/16/11 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2011 11/30/11 For Sale $45,000 -- $32 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $148,000 --
Special Warranty Deed $48,000 --
Warranty Deed $107,000 --
Warranty Deed $82,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $140,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $105,306 FHA
Previous Owner $75,349 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21435798

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 23-00-21-3-029-001.000