215 1st Ave SE, Lafayette, AL, 36862
About This Home
This restored historic home built in 1870 is an exceptional investment opportunity. This magnificent 6-bed, 2-bath estate blends original character with modern luxury, including a chef's kitchen with granite countertops, island, and immense office space or great room featuring dramatic vaulted ceilings. The plumbing and electrical were all updated in 2014 and the water heater in 2025. Enjoy the full-length, partially wrapped balcony and porch on 1.18 acres. Prime downtown location.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1870
Materials
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Main Level,Laundry Room
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Features
- Other,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s)
- Window features: Wood Frames
- Flooring: Hardwood,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 8
- Fireplace features: Masonry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Hot Water
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,613
- Total interior livable area: 4,613 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Bedroom,Accessible Common Area,Accessible Closets,Accessible Central Living Area,Accessible Approach with Ramp,Accessible Doors,Accessible Entrance
Details
- Parcel number: 12061322040370000
- Special condition: Standard,None
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Front Porch,Side Porch,Balcony
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood,Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
- Waterbody name: None
Lot
- Lot size: 1.18 Acres
- Features: Back Yard,Front Yard
- Lot size dimensions: 50578
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport,Driveway,On Street
- Covered spaces: 1
- Carport: Yes
- Carport spaces: 1
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
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- 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 | $1,314 | $15,768 |
| Home Insurance * | $284 | $3,408 |
| Property Taxes | $62 | $744 |
| Electricity | $516 | $6,194 |
| Total | $2,176 | $26,112 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | Price change | $299,000 |
| 2026-02-05 | Price change | $320,000 |
| 2026-01-17 | Price change | $349,900 |
| 2025-12-04 | Listed for sale | $375,000 |
| 2024-08-14 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-07-30 | Price change | $89,900 |
| 2024-07-19 | Pending sale | $109,900 |
| 2024-07-19 | Price change | $109,900 |
| 2024-07-18 | Price change | $99,000 |
| 2024-07-16 | Price change | $115,000 |
| 2024-07-12 | Price change | $119,900 |
| 2024-05-21 | Pending sale | $124,900 |
| 2024-05-15 | Price change | $124,900 |
| 2024-05-02 | Listed for sale | $159,900 |
| 2014-12-10 | Sold | $40,000 |
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