803 78th St S, Birmingham, AL, 35206
About This Home
Why rent when you can own? This beautifully updated 3BR/2BA home offers the perfect opportunity for first-time buyers looking for affordability, style, and convenience. Completely renovated in 2023 and move-in ready, this home blends modern updates with historic charm and features an open floor plan ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy a spacious kitchen and living area, updated baths, and a fenced backyard with a large deck perfect for relaxing or hosting friends. Located just 10 minutes from downtown Birmingham and UAB, you’ll love the convenience of city living without the high price tag. Birmingham was recently ranked by Zillow as the second-best city in the nation for first-time homebuyers. Low and no down payment loan options may be available, plus City of Birmingham closing cost grant programs for qualified buyers.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Minimal Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Materials
- Construction materials: Other
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Sink,Main Level,Laundry Room,Laundry (ROOM),Yes
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bathroom1
- Level: First
Bedroom1
- Level: First
Bedroom2
- Level: First
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
Bedroom4
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Recessed Lighting,Smooth Ceilings,Shared Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Attic: Other,Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,482
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,482 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2300141019023.000
- Special condition: In Foreclosure
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Open (DECK),Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Lot size: 6,969 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
- Lightning
- Tornado
- 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 | $884 | $10,608 |
| Home Insurance * | $333 | $3,996 |
| Property Taxes | $84 | $1,008 |
| Electricity | $240 | $2,881 |
| Total | $1,541 | $18,492 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-26 | Sold | $180,000 |
| 2024-01-18 | Sold | $199,900 |
| 2023-12-16 | Contingent | $190,000 |
| 2023-12-08 | Listed for sale | $190,000 |
| 2021-03-24 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2020-06-01 | Listing removed | $110,000 |
| 2020-05-09 | Listed for sale | $110,000 |
| 2018-10-04 | Sold | $31,000 |
| 2018-08-23 | Pending sale | -- |
| 2018-06-15 | Listed for sale | -- |
| 2018-06-13 | Pending sale | -- |
| 2018-06-07 | Listed for sale | -- |
| 2018-06-06 | Pending sale | -- |
| 2018-05-25 | Listed for sale | -- |
| 2018-05-23 | Pending sale | -- |
| 2018-05-17 | Listed for sale | -- |
| 2018-05-16 | Pending sale | -- |
| 2018-05-12 | Listed for sale | -- |
| 2018-05-09 | Pending sale | -- |
| 2018-04-27 | Listed for sale | -- |
| 2018-04-25 | Pending sale | -- |
| 2018-04-21 | Listed for sale | -- |
| 2018-04-18 | Pending sale | -- |
| 2018-04-12 | Listed for sale | -- |
| 2018-04-11 | Pending sale | -- |
| 2018-04-09 | Listed for sale | -- |
| 2018-03-31 | Pending sale | -- |
| 2015-02-09 | Sold | $67,031 |
| 2008-02-23 | Sold | $74,500 |
| 1999-10-14 | Sold | $54,000 |
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