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1608 28th St SW, Birmingham, AL, 35211

3beds
2baths
1,650sqft
$79,900
$48price/sqft
$869/moest. monthly cost
$34,760/yrincome needed

About This Home

Charming, renovated, single story home on a pleasant street. This home features three bedrooms, two full baths, living-room, dining room, and laundry room. Covered front porch and a rear covered patio. Kitchen updated with butcher block countertops, and a large pantry.

Getting Around

36
WalkingCar-Dependent
25
TransitSome Transit
37
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
2/10
1/10
Wenonah High SchoolGrades 9-121.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1926

Materials

  • Construction materials: Brick Over Foundation

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Stove-Electric,Electric Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Main Level,Laundry Room,Laundry (ROOM),Yes

Basement

  • Area: 0

Basement

  • Basement: Crawl Space

Bathroom1

  • Level: First

Bedroom1

  • Level: First

Bedroom2

  • Level: First

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Level: First

Features

  • Recessed Lighting,Smooth Ceilings,Linen Closet,Tub/Shower Combo
  • Flooring: Laminate,Tile
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Brick (FIREPL),Living Room,Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,650

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 1,650 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Butcher Block,Pantry
  • Level: First

Living Room

  • Level: First

Master Bathroom

  • Level: First

Master Bedroom

  • Level: First

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 2900173004011.000
  • Special condition: Short Sale

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Covered,Patio,Porch
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: None
  • Waterfront features: No

Lot

  • Lot size: 9,583 sqft
  • Features: Interior Lot,Subdivision

Parking

  • Parking features: Driveway,On Street
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Tornado
Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Alabama Counties

Hurricane
Severe Storm
Tornado
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $404$4,848
Home Insurance *$187$2,244
Property Taxes $38$456
Electricity $240$2,881
Total$869$10,428
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$29,794/yr
40% on housing$26,070/yr
45% on housing$23,173/yr

Alabama FAIR Plan Programs

Alabama FAIR Plan

Covered
None
Add-on available
WildfireWildfire
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How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.6%
8.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 6.0%
6.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.0%
2.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$48This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 35211$60
Jefferson County$125

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 35211$70
Jefferson County$136

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-04Price change$130,000
2026-03-31Price change$135,000
2026-03-04Pending sale$140,000
2026-01-26Listed for sale$140,000
2025-10-17Listing removed$145,000
2025-10-07Price change$145,000
2025-08-19Price change$150,000
2025-08-08Price change$155,000
2025-07-10Listed for sale$160,000
2023-03-24Sold$147,000
2023-03-07Contingent$152,500
2023-03-04Price change$152,500
2023-01-14Price change$159,999
2022-11-11Price change$169,900
2022-10-20Listed for sale$175,000
2022-10-13Listing removed--
2022-10-10Listed for sale$175,000
2021-03-24Listing removed--
2017-10-03Listing removed$14,500
2017-07-05Price change$14,500
2017-06-29Price change$14,700
2017-06-25Listed for sale$7,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJana Baker
BrokerageKeller Williams Realty Blount

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