301 S Broadway Ave, Sylacauga, AL, 35150
About This Home
A rare opportunity to own one of Sylacauga's historic treasures. Built in 1888, the distinguished Eugene Smith House sits on 0.43± acres in the heart of downtown and offers 4,354± sq ft of timeless architecture featuring 10 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 5 original fireplaces, 2 full kitchens, 3 HVAC systems, a lifetime roof, an unfinished basement, and a 2-car carport with an enclosed workskop area. Once home to the prominent Smith family, this grand residence was renowned for elegant social gatherings before being thoughtfully converted into apartments to provide housing for families displaced by the Sylacauga tornado of the 1930s. Zoned for residential or commercial use, it offers endless possibilities—from a stately private residence to a boutique business, bed & breakfast, event venue, or investment property. Kitchen appliances remain. Owner financing available with $40,000 down and $2,500/month for up to 2 years. Select photos have been virtually staged using AI to show its potential.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1888
Materials
- Foundation: Basement
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Cooktop,Dishwasher,Electric Oven,Refrigerator,2+ Water Heaters
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Main Level,Laundry Room,Yes
Basement
- Area: 2177
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Block
Bedroom1
- Level: First
Bedroom2
- Level: First
Bedroom3
- Level: First
Bedroom4
- Level: First
Bedroom5
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 6
Dining Room
- Level: First
Features
- Textured Walls,High Ceilings,Crown Molding,Smooth Ceilings,Tray Ceiling(s),Linen Closet,Tub/Shower Combo
- Door features: French Doors
- Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Masonry,Stone,Tile (FIREPL),Bedroom,Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Gas,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Attic: Other,Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 4,354
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: 3+ Systems (HEAT),Central,Electric
- Cooling features: 3+ Systems (COOL),Central Air,Electric,Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 4,354 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar,Kitchen Island,Pantry
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2709322033001002
- Special condition: N/A
Features
- Levels: 2+ story
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Covered,Open (PATIO),Patio,Covered (DECK),Open (DECK)
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Lot size: 0.43 Acres
- Features: Interior Lot,Few Trees
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Driveway,Parking (MLVL),Off Street,On Street,Open
- Has garage: Yes
- 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
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
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 | $1,390 | $16,680 |
| Home Insurance * | $263 | $3,156 |
| Property Taxes | $66 | $792 |
| Electricity | $487 | $5,846 |
| Total | $2,206 | $26,472 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | Listed for sale | $275,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | Listing removed | $273,000 |
| 2026-06-22 | Price change | $273,000 |
| 2026-06-16 | Price change | $274,000 |
| 2026-06-12 | Price change | $278,000 |
| 2026-06-10 | Price change | $279,000 |
| 2026-06-08 | Price change | $289,000 |
| 2026-06-04 | Price change | $294,000 |
| 2026-06-01 | Price change | $299,999 |
| 2026-05-28 | Listed for sale | $309,000 |
| 2026-03-10 | Listing removed | $390,000 |
| 2025-07-21 | Listed for sale | $390,000 |
| 2013-08-29 | Listing removed | $175,000 |
| 2012-12-07 | Listed for sale | $175,000 |
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