3218 Central Ave, Birmingham, AL, 35224
About This Home
An affordable home opportunity. This quaint home is in a relaxed and rural location recently improved and updated! If you're looking for a rental investment the asking price is well within rent to purchase ratio, long term rent was previously $800 mo. (prior to improvements). Local management shows $900 possible. This is a 2/1, with hardwood floors. The property has had new electrical as well as septic and field lines within the last 4 years. New paint interior and exterior, all new cabinets, vent hood, toilet, lights and kitchen flooring.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
No Nearby Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Materials
- Construction materials: Other
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: None,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Main Level,Laundry Closet,Laundry (ROOM),Yes
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bathroom1
- Level: First
Bedroom1
- Level: First
Bedroom2
- Level: First
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- None,Smooth Ceilings,Tub/Shower Combo
- Window features: Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Attic: Other,Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 713
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 713 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2100271006001.000
- Special condition: As Is
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Open (PATIO),Patio,Covered (DECK),Deck
- Exterior features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Lot size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot,Few Trees
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway,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 | $396 | $4,752 |
| Home Insurance * | $207 | $2,484 |
| Property Taxes | $37 | $444 |
| Electricity | $240 | $2,881 |
| Total | $880 | $10,560 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Price change | $73,000 |
| 2026-07-07 | Price change | $78,500 |
| 2026-06-17 | Listed for sale | $80,000 |
| 2025-10-16 | Listing removed | $64,900 |
| 2025-09-03 | Price change | $64,900 |
| 2025-05-20 | Listed for sale | $73,500 |
| 2024-08-19 | Listing removed | $72,500 |
| 2024-06-10 | Price change | $80,000 |
| 2024-04-25 | Listed for sale | $85,000 |
| 2022-03-02 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-02-14 | Listed for rent | $725 |
| 2021-12-03 | Sold | $59,900 |
| 2021-11-19 | Listed for sale | $59,900 |
| 1999-09-27 | Sold | $39,500 |
For Sale by Agent
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