A rare opportunity to own a beautifully preserved piece of history in the Garden District. Built in 1842 and relocated in 1908, this 4BR/3.5BA home offers 4,050 sqft of timeless charm and thoughtful updates. Features include 13’ ceilings, large pocket doors, 5 working fireplaces, 2 primary suites, a den, formal living & dining rooms, and a library that can serve as a 5th bedroom. Kitchen updated in 2018 with 6-eye Wolf range. The outdoor kitchen—featured in the Montgomery Advertiser—includes a natural gas wood-burning pizza oven, Green Egg, two-eye burners, sink, and a dining table for 12–14—all of which remain. Screened porch and front porch with swing and Rocking Chairs that remain. Art/furniture negotiable. 2 large storage rooms in a detached building. Termite bond with Terminix. Well & 12-zone irrigation system. Original heart pine exterior painted in 2019 with premium Sherwin-Williams paint. 2 HVAC units replaced in 2018. Window treatments, fixtures, and 100+ year old mirror remain. Sellers are downsizing after 28+ years of loving their home while raising two children—don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity!
For sale
$579,000
1533 Gilmer Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104
4beds
4,050sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1842
0.56 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$143/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Front porch with swingWorking fireplacesLarge pocket doorsRocking chairsOriginal heart pine exteriorOutdoor kitchenScreened porch
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 27, 2025 at 06:50am
Listed by:
William F. Davis 334-244-0550,
Reid & Davis Realtors, LLC.
Source: MAAR,MLS#: 576659
Originating MLS: Montgomery Area Association Of Realtors

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: two master bedrooms
- Level: First
Primary bedroom
- Description: upstairs is currently used as the master
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Description: formal dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Half bath
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Description: formal living
- Level: First
Office
- Description: library could be 5th bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Gas, Multiple Heating Units
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Multiple Water Heaters, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Attic, Double Vanity, Garden Tub/Roman Tub, High Ceilings, Linen Closet, Storage, Skylights, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Programmable Thermostat
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Factory Built, Gas Starter, Masonry, Multiple, Outside
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,050 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Parking Pad
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Outdoor Grill, Porch, Patio, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 0.56 Acres
- Dimensions: 86 x 281
- Features: City Lot, Mature Trees, Subdivision, Sprinklers In Ground
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 1004192013007.000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Ridge Vents
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1842
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Community/Coop Sewer
- Water: Community/Coop
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Garden District
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Montgomery
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $143/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $485,200
- Annual tax amount: $4,706
- Date on market: 5/23/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
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