708 40TH STREET
Birmingham, AL 35222
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
- 916 sqft
- 3,049 sqft lot
- $272 per sqft
- 1910 build
- – on site
The most distinctive cottage, that no visitor will forget! This charming home (ca. 1910) is located in historic Forest Park and is just steps to Avondale Park. The large living room opens to formal dining room and both are filled with natural light through tall windows. An efficiently designed kitchen offers views of the pea gravel rear patio and garden (very private). Spacious primary bedroom suite features an updated bathroom. 9'10" foot tall ceilings, original millwork, doors and pine floors all add to the charm. Enjoy the deep front porch that runs the length of the front facade. Fresh exterior paint 2025, roof replaced 2021, HVAC +/- 5 years old. This special offering is the perfect alternative to a condominium. Minutes to UAB, downtown and numerous shops and restaurants and Avondale entertainment district.
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Last updated Mar 2, 2025
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MLS# 21411028 —
The Building
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Year Built:1910
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Levels:1-Story
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Year Built Description:Existing
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Exterior Features:Storage Building, Porch
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Exterior:Siding-Wood
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Foundation:Crawl Space
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Tri-Level:No
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Attic:Other
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Attic:Yes
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Main Level SqFt:916
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Finished Basement SqFt:0 Sqft
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Unfinished Basement SqFt:0 Sqft
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SqFt Source:Per Tax Report
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Energy Green Features:Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat
Interior
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Kitchen Countertops:Laminate
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Window Treatments:All
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Kitchen Equipment:Cooktop-Gas, Dishwasher Built-In, Refrigerator, Stove-Electric
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Fireplace Details:Masonry
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Fireplace Type:Woodburning
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Ceiling Type:9 Feet +
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Room 5 Level:1
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Room 4:Master Bedroom
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Rooms:Dining Room , Kitchen , Master Bath, Master Bedroom
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Room 1:Living
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Room 3:Kitchen
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Concatenated Rooms:|Living1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|
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Fireplaces:2
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Room 4 Level:1
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Room 3 Level:1
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Fireplace Location:Bedroom , Living Room
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Room 5:Master Bath
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Laundry:Yes
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Laundry Location:Main
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Laundry Features:Washer Hookup
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Rooms Level 1:Dining Room (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
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Room 1 Level:1
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Room 2:Dining Room
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Room 2 Level:1
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Laundry Space:Other
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Floors:Hardwood, Tile Floor
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Living Area (main+upper):916
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Split Foyer:No
Financial & Terms
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Financing:Cash, Conventional
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Sale Type:N/A
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Listing Price per Acre:$272.82
Location
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Directions:east on Clairmont thru Forest Park village, left on 42nd street at light, then left on 40th street near park
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Latitude:33.518431
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Longitude:-86.772251
The Property
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Property Type:Single Family
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Property Access:Curb and Gutters, Paved Road, Public Road
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Lot Description:Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Some Trees, Subdivision
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Patio:Yes
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Patio:Open
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Decks:No
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Flood Plain:No
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Class:Residental
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Historic Register:Yes
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Legal Description:lot b resur pt lot 1 blk 51 Avondale
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Office phone:
- 1(205) 870-5420
Taxes
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Parcel ID:23-00-32-2-012-001.001
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Tax District:BIRMINGHAM
Beds
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Bedrooms:1
Baths
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Total Baths:1
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Full Baths:1
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Bed/Bath Features:Shared Bath
Heating & Cooling
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Cooling:Central , Electric
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Heating:Central, Gas Heat
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HVAC Total Area:916
Utilities
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Public Water:Public Water
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Sewer/Septic:Connected
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Underground Utilities:No
Appliances
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Water Heater:Electric
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Laundry Dryer Hookup:Dryer-Electric
Schools
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Elementary School:AVONDALE
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Middle Or Junior School:PUTNAM, W E
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High School:WOODLAWN
The Community
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Subdivision:AL
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Minor Subdivision:FOREST PARK
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Complex Features:Park, Playgound, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Parking
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Parking Features:Driveway Parking, Multilevel, Off Street Parking
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$249,900
Expense | Monthly cost |
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Mortgage
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$1,338
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Taxes | N/A |
Insurance | $68 |
Utilities | $167 See report |
Total | $1,573/mo.* |
*This is an estimate |
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Soundscore™
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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3/1/25
Mar 1, 2025
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Coming Soon | GALMLS | $249,900 |