3213 Central Ave, Birmingham, AL, 35224
About This Home
Welcome to this charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow located in the established Forest Hills community. Spanning 1,240 sq. ft., this residence features a functional layout with gleaming, classic hardwoods and comfortable living spaces. The interior includes a well-sized kitchen with a breakfast nook, equipped with a refrigerator and range, complemented by central heating and cooling for year-round comfort. The home features a 11x7 dedicated laundry room off the kitchen. Situated on a generous 0.17-acre lot, the exterior offers a fully fenced backyard and a raised deck, perfect for outdoor relaxation or entertaining. With its durable vinyl exterior and convenient location—just minutes from Birmingham CrossPlex, Legion Field, and local downtown dining and shopping.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
No Nearby Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Materials
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Oven,Refrigerator,Stove-Electric,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Main Level,Laundry Room,Yes
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedroom1
- Level: First
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- None,Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood,Vinyl
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,240
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,240 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Living Room
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2100271002014.000
- 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: 7,405 sqft
Parking
- Parking features: 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
- Cold Wave
- Lightning
- Tornado
- 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 | $328 | $3,936 |
| Home Insurance * | $171 | $2,052 |
| Property Taxes | $31 | $372 |
| Electricity | $240 | $2,881 |
| Total | $770 | $9,240 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Price change | $64,900 |
| 2026-07-10 | Price change | $74,900 |
| 2026-06-25 | Listed for sale | $79,900 |
| 2026-05-28 | Pending sale | $79,900 |
| 2026-05-14 | Listed for sale | $79,900 |
| 2026-02-10 | Listing removed | $995 |
| 2025-12-23 | Listed for rent | $995 |
| 2022-08-23 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-07-18 | Price change | $850 |
| 2022-06-07 | Listed for rent | $970 |
| 2021-05-12 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-04-27 | Listed for rent | $889 |
| 2021-04-14 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-04-13 | Listed for rent | $889 |
| 2021-04-05 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-03-30 | Price change | $889 |
| 2021-03-25 | Price change | $895 |
| 2021-03-18 | Listed for rent | $925 |
| 2021-02-16 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-01-08 | Price change | $995 |
| 2020-11-30 | Listed for rent | $1,030 |
| 2020-09-15 | Sold | $58,536 |
| 2020-08-14 | Pending sale | $79,900 |
| 2020-08-07 | Listed for sale | $79,900 |
| 2017-05-12 | Sold | $50,000 |
| 1999-07-27 | Sold | $39,900 |
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