1513 Laurens St, Birmingham, AL, 35242
About This Home
CALLING ALL BUSY PROFESSIONALS! Tired of spending your free time mowing the lawn or driving across town for everyday essentials? Look no further—this Charleston-inspired retreat offers carefree living in an unbeatable location! Featuring Beaumont’s most popular cottage floor plan, this immaculate home offers 3 bedrooms, a dedicated study, and an oversized loft that could easily become a 4th bedroom. Enjoy hardwood floors, abundant attic storage, a storm shelter, wall safe, and thoughtful updates, including a new water heater and interior paint in 2026, exterior paint in 2023, and a renovated laundry room in 2021. Unwind on the signature double porches, complete with a porch bed perfect for relaxing afternoons. Beaumont offers sidewalks, a private nature trail along Lake Heather, top-rated schools, and landscaping services—including mowing, edging, shrub trimming, and pine straw. Low-maintenance living at its finest!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Minimal Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2009
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Construction materials: HardiPlank Type
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Main Level,Laundry Room,Laundry (ROOM),Yes
Basement
- Area: 0
Bathroom1
- Level: First
Bedroom1
- Level: Second
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
Features
- Recessed Lighting,Smooth Ceilings,Soaking Tub,Tub/Shower Combo,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Marble (FIREPL),Family Room,Gas
- Fireplace: Yes
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Walk-In,Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,467
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 2,467 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters,Kitchen Island
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bathroom
- Level: First
Master Bedroom
- Level: First
Office
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 101010001118.000
- Special condition: As Is
Features
- Levels: 2+ story
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Covered,Open (PATIO),Patio,Covered (DECK),Open (DECK),Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Lot size: 3,049 sqft
- Features: Interior Lot
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached,Parking (MLVL),On Street,Garage Faces Front
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- 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
- Tornado
- Lightning
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- 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 | $2,351 | $28,212 |
| Home Insurance * | $223 | $2,676 |
| Property Taxes | $162 | $1,944 |
| Electricity | $276 | $3,312 |
| Total | $3,012 | $36,144 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | Listed for sale | $465,000 |
| 2017-03-01 | Sold | $310,000 |
| 2017-02-02 | Pending sale | $314,900 |
| 2016-11-30 | Price change | $314,900 |
| 2016-10-27 | Listed for sale | $319,900 |
| 2008-09-16 | Sold | $267,844 |
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