821 45th St W, Birmingham, AL, 35208
About This Home
A beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow nestled in the heart of Birmingham’s historic Ensley neighborhood. This inviting residence blends classic character with thoughtful updates, making it the perfect place for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Step inside and be greeted by a sunlit living room featuring original hardwood floors and fresh neutral paint throughout. Up to $5000 towards closing when using preferred lender. Ask for details. Outside, enjoy a sizable yard perfect for weekend barbecues, gardening, or simply relaxing. A covered front porch adds curb appeal and a perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Birmingham, major highways, schools, and local park
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Minimal Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Materials
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Oven,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Main Level,Other,Yes
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bathroom1
- Level: First
Bedroom1
- Level: First
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- None,Smooth Ceilings,Soaking Tub
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick (FIREPL),Living Room,Gas
- Fireplace: Yes
- Attic: None
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,031
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,031 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 3000121029003.000
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Special condition: N/A
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Open (DECK),Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Lot size: 7,840 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway,On Street
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Carport: Yes
- Carport spaces: 2
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
- Cold Wave
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Alabama Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $449 | $5,388 |
| Home Insurance * | $233 | $2,796 |
| Property Taxes | $42 | $504 |
| Electricity | $240 | $2,881 |
| Total | $964 | $11,568 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Alabama FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-18 | Price change | $89,000 |
| 2026-03-11 | Listed for sale | $99,500 |
| 2026-02-01 | Listing removed | $99,900 |
| 2026-01-05 | Listed for sale | $99,900 |
| 2025-02-19 | Sold | $113,400 |
| 2024-01-04 | Sold | $126,000 |
| 2023-11-16 | Contingent | $125,000 |
| 2023-11-08 | Price change | $125,000 |
| 2023-10-27 | Listed for sale | $145,000 |
| 2012-04-03 | Listed for rent | $675 |
| 2009-12-10 | Sold | $62,906 |
| 2000-08-31 | Sold | $57,000 |
| 2000-01-06 | Sold | $32,491 |
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