This historic Forest Park home offers features not often found at this price! Sitting just above street level, on a beautiful landscaped corner lot, this full brick home offers two living spaces and guest quarters! The large formal living room, with fireplace, opens to a cozy family room and a formal dining room. The renovated kitchen (2024) provides numerous cabinets topped with granite counters, slate floors and gas cooking. Powder room and laundry room complete the main level. 4 true bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and deep closets are found on the upper level. Guest house with full bathroom is the perfect flex space, currently used as an art studio. Enjoy easy access to rear patio or the deep covered front porch. Stone retaining walls and bluestone walkways, blend so well with landscape. Multi car parking, tall ceilings original hardwood floors and so much more. 50 year roof installed 2015, both Trane HVAC 2015, water line replaced 2020. Mins to UAB, downtown and Avondale restuarants.
For sale
$779,000
844 42nd St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
4beds
2,508sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
10,018.8 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$311/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 25, 2025 at 11:24am
Listed by:
Steve Buchanan SBUCHANAN@REALTYSOUTH.COM,
RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21416244

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Den/Family (ROOM), Dining Room, Bathroom, Half Bath (ROOM), Kitchen, Master Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Dual Systems (HEAT), Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room, Laundry (ROOM), Yes
Features
- Recessed Lighting, High Ceilings, Crown Molding, Smooth Ceilings, Linen Closet, Shared Bath, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished,Concrete,Rock/Stone
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Marble (FIREPL), Masonry, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,508 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,508
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, Parking (MLVL)
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: 2+ story
- Patio & porch: Open (PATIO), Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 10,018.8 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Many Trees, Irregular Lot, Subdivision
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 2300322015031.000
- Special conditions: N/A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Power Vent
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Curbs
- Subdivision: Forest Park
Location
- Region: Birmingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $311/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $527,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,179
- Price range: $779K - $779K
- Date on market: 4/17/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
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