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229 72nd St N
D Composite 44.22
Why this score? — see what drove the D grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +16.5/30.0
  • ARV discount +8.4/15.0
  • DSCR +5.1/10.0
  • 1% rule +4.5/10.0
  • Livability +3.4/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.0/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +0.9/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$122,000

229 72nd St N · Birmingham, AL 35206
3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,332 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 117 Days on market
Built 1935 7,405 sqft lot $92/sqft · at area comps Est $125k · at est.

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

LOOK at this!! Beautiful 3bed 2bath - MOVE IN READY HOME!! Everything was updated in 2022 with new roof, new HVAC, new floors, butcher block countertops and new plumbing. This cute home sits on a corner lot with a fenced in yard and covered carport. It has lots of space with a breakfast nook and separate laundry off the kitchen. This home is easily accessible to the interstate for commuting. Call today for your showing!

Key facts

  • New floors
  • New plumbing
  • New hvac

Tags

NEW ROOFNEW HVACNEW FLOORSNEW KITCHEN COUNTERTOPSNEW PLUMBINGCORNER LOT

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $122k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $70 ($846/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $116k (5.1% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $111k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 67/100 on livability (#78 in AL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities C-, schools F, crime F.
  • Birmingham City (urban): math 4% / reading 20% proficiency, ranked #116 of 129 in AL (top 90%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 82% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.8%/yr); 130 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 46d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 58% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 2,114 units permitted in Jefferson County in 2024 (556 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 33% of the median local income ($43k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $843 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Jefferson County population projected to shrink 4% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 117 days — a 9% lower offer ($111k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 9 sale attempts since 6y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1935 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $111,020 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 117 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1935 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  6. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  7. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  8. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  9. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  10. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
0.95%
Cap rate
6.99%
Cash-on-cash
2.48%
DSCR
1.11
GRM
8.8

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$124,527
List price
$122,000
Delta
-2.03%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
229 73rd St N 0.09mi 3/1.0 1,448 (+9%) 3mo $157,000 $108 79
7506 1st Ave S 0.43mi 4/1.0 (+1) 1,324 (-1%) 1mo $60,000 $45 73
7028 1st Ave, Ave S 0.35mi 3/1.0 1,384 (+4%) 9mo $62,000 $45 70
7923 4th Ave N 0.74mi 3/2.0 1,320 (-1%) 1mo $145,000 $110 59
515 72nd St S 0.69mi 3/1.5 1,290 (-3%) 7mo $105,500 $82 55
7917 4th Ave N 0.73mi 3/1.0 1,272 (-4%) 5mo $55,000 $43 54
7424 4th Ave S 0.60mi 3/2.0 1,269 (-5%) 10mo $215,000 $169 52
7911 5th Ave N 0.74mi 3/2.0 1,391 (+4%) 10mo $46,250 $33 46
7836 Division Ave 0.74mi 3/2.0 1,462 (+10%) 3mo $154,000 $105 43
6724 S 2nd Ave 0.60mi 4/2.0 (+1) 1,188 (-11%) 3mo $113,000 $95 42
7907 5th Ave 0.73mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,240 (-7%) 10mo $46,250 $37 38
6712 2nd Ave S 0.62mi 4/2.5 (+1) 1,132 (-15%) 2mo $149,900 $132 33

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 1.82% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-13.7%
Equity multiple
0.51×
Total profit
$-16,621
Equity at exit
$18,191
10-year hold
IRR
-6.8%
Equity multiple
0.59×
Total profit
$-14,064
Equity at exit
$10,548

Cash invested: $34,160 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
State Alabama
90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+15
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
Right-to-evict in 7 days for non-payment; no rent control; preempted statewide; courts move quickly.

ZIP-level market 35206

Home prices YoY
-32.0%
Rents YoY
1.8%
Active inventory
130
Price-to-rent
8.8×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,158 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$640
Tax from tax record
$154 /mo · $1,847/yr
Insurance
$51
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$243
Net cashflow
$70

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,069
Max offer price $122,000
Occupancy floor 89%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $140 -5% $105 +0% $70 +5% $36 +10% $1
Rent -10% $-21 -5% $25 +0% $70 +5% $116 +10% $162
Rate -1.0pp $132 -0.5pp $102 base $70 +0.5pp $39 +1.0pp $7

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$30,500
Closing costs
$3,660
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
224 69th Pl N Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 894 $975 $1.09 45d 1 0.31mi
7017 Division Ave Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1100 $1,050 $0.95 45d 1 0.32mi
7330 1st Ave S Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1299 $1,000 $0.77 3d 1 0.34mi
6820 Division Ave Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1122 $1,050 $0.94 25d 1 0.44mi
201 70th St S Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 989 $950 $0.96 45d 1 0.47mi
7005 2nd Ave S Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 939 $950 $1.01 45d 1 0.47mi
117 67th Pl N Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1202 $800 $0.67 17d 1 0.49mi
7129 3rd Ave S Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1264 $1,095 $0.87 5d 1 0.50mi
7420 3rd Ave S Birmingham, AL 4.0 2.0 1705 $1,450 $0.85 3d 1 0.51mi
126 66th Pl N Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 1038 $1,200 $1.16 16d 1 0.58mi
7728 1st Ave S Apt C Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 950 $950 $1.00 45d 1 0.59mi
7025 4th Ave S Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1090 $845 $0.78 45d 1 0.61mi
7721 1st Ave S Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 956 $949 $0.99 25d 1 0.61mi
7620 4th Ave S Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1144 $1,025 $0.90 45d 1 0.68mi
7125 6th Ave S Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1584 $1,188 $0.75 5d 1 0.73mi
605 71st St S Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.5 1024 $1,303 $1.27 3d 1 0.75mi
7801 3rd Ave S Unit B Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.5 1100 $1,000 $0.91 45d 1 0.80mi
8020 4th Ave N Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1200 $1,200 $1.00 45d 1 0.82mi
7829 3rd Ave S Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.5 1005 $1,025 $1.02 45d 1 0.85mi
7815 4th Ave S Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1496 $1,650 $1.10 3d 1 0.88mi
6732 Frankfort Ave Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 924 $995 $1.08 45d 1 0.89mi
8021 1st Ave S Unit A Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 980 $950 $0.97 25d 1 0.92mi
630 77th St S Birmingham, AL 2.0 2.0 1100 $983 $0.89 4d 1 0.94mi
417 Athens Ave Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.5 978 $1,250 $1.28 25d 1 0.98mi
6936 66th St S Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 880 $1,050 $1.19 45d 1 1.04mi
6309 3rd Ave S Birmingham, AL 4.0 2.0 1228 $1,495 $1.22 3d 1 1.04mi
8035 4th Ave S Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1096 $1,050 $0.96 45d 1 1.07mi
8128 2nd Ave S Birmingham, AL 4.0 1.0 1390 $1,150 $0.83 25d 1 1.08mi
8129 2nd Ave S Unit B Birmingham, AL 2.0 1.0 900 $800 $0.89 45d 1 1.08mi
8149 1st Ave S Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1300 $1,200 $0.92 45d 1 1.10mi
7213 Naples Ave Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.5 925 $1,100 $1.19 45d 1 1.10mi
7213 Naples Ave Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.5 937 $1,100 $1.17 13d 1 1.10mi
8108 4th Ave S Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1384 $1,200 $0.87 45d 1 1.13mi
756 Vanderbilt St Birmingham, AL 3.0 2.0 1096 $1,000 $0.91 45d 1 1.13mi
7823 Rugby Ave Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1023 $1,175 $1.15 45d 1 1.14mi
7931 7th Ave S Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1320 $1,450 $1.10 45d 1 1.15mi
7112 Naples Ave Birmingham, AL 4.0 2.0 1858 $1,731 $0.93 45d 1 1.15mi
7827 Rugby Ave Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1365 $850 $0.62 5d 1 1.15mi
512 81st St S Birmingham, AL 3.0 1.0 1156 $1,150 $0.99 45d 1 1.16mi
514 81st St S Birmingham, AL 4.0 2.0 1174 $1,295 $1.10 45d 1 1.17mi

Listing history 43 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $122,000 Active 117 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $122,000 Active 114 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $122,000 Active 113 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $122,000 Active 112 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $122,000 Active 111 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $122,000 Active 109 DOM
  7. 2026-06-10
    days on market $122,000 Active 106 DOM
  8. 2026-06-09
    days on market $122,000 Active 105 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $122,000 Active 104 DOM
  10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $122,000 Active 103 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $122,000 Active 99 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $122,000 Active 98 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $122,000 Active 97 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $122,000 Active 96 DOM
  15. 2026-03-16
    status Active 423-char remark
    Show marketing remark (423 chars)

    LOOK at this!! Beautiful 3bed 2bath - MOVE IN READY HOME!! Everything was updated in 2022 with new roof, new HVAC, new floors, butcher block countertops and new plumbing. This cute home sits on a corner lot with a fenced in yard and covered carport. It has lots of space with a breakfast nook and separate laundry off the kitchen. This home is easily accessible to the interstate for commuting. Call today for your showing!

  16. 2026-03-04
    status Pending 423-char remark
    Show marketing remark (423 chars)

    LOOK at this!! Beautiful 3bed 2bath - MOVE IN READY HOME!! Everything was updated in 2022 with new roof, new HVAC, new floors, butcher block countertops and new plumbing. This cute home sits on a corner lot with a fenced in yard and covered carport. It has lots of space with a breakfast nook and separate laundry off the kitchen. This home is easily accessible to the interstate for commuting. Call today for your showing!

  17. 2026-03-02
    status Active 423-char remark
    Show marketing remark (423 chars)

    LOOK at this!! Beautiful 3bed 2bath - MOVE IN READY HOME!! Everything was updated in 2022 with new roof, new HVAC, new floors, butcher block countertops and new plumbing. This cute home sits on a corner lot with a fenced in yard and covered carport. It has lots of space with a breakfast nook and separate laundry off the kitchen. This home is easily accessible to the interstate for commuting. Call today for your showing!

  18. 2026-02-20
    historical Contingent 423-char remark
    Show marketing remark (423 chars)

    LOOK at this!! Beautiful 3bed 2bath - MOVE IN READY HOME!! Everything was updated in 2022 with new roof, new HVAC, new floors, butcher block countertops and new plumbing. This cute home sits on a corner lot with a fenced in yard and covered carport. It has lots of space with a breakfast nook and separate laundry off the kitchen. This home is easily accessible to the interstate for commuting. Call today for your showing!

  19. 2026-02-12
    listed $122,000 Active 423-char remark
    Show marketing remark (423 chars)

    LOOK at this!! Beautiful 3bed 2bath - MOVE IN READY HOME!! Everything was updated in 2022 with new roof, new HVAC, new floors, butcher block countertops and new plumbing. This cute home sits on a corner lot with a fenced in yard and covered carport. It has lots of space with a breakfast nook and separate laundry off the kitchen. This home is easily accessible to the interstate for commuting. Call today for your showing!

  20. 2022-04-22
    soldstatus $130,000 Sold 531-char remark
    Show marketing remark (531 chars)

    THIS IS IT!! 3bed 2bath MOVE IN READY HOME!! This home sits on a corner lot and has plenty of fenced in front yard space. Everything has been updated!!! New Roof, New flooring, New HVAC, New Plumbing and a fresh coat of paint on the inside and outside. Both bathrooms have been remodeled. The kitchen has new cabinets and countertops. The kitchen also has a separate area that could be used as a breakfast nook or pantry space. This home is easily accessible to the interstate for commuting. Call today for your private showing!

  21. 2022-03-22
    historical Contingent 531-char remark
    Show marketing remark (531 chars)

    THIS IS IT!! 3bed 2bath MOVE IN READY HOME!! This home sits on a corner lot and has plenty of fenced in front yard space. Everything has been updated!!! New Roof, New flooring, New HVAC, New Plumbing and a fresh coat of paint on the inside and outside. Both bathrooms have been remodeled. The kitchen has new cabinets and countertops. The kitchen also has a separate area that could be used as a breakfast nook or pantry space. This home is easily accessible to the interstate for commuting. Call today for your private showing!

  22. 2022-03-09
    status Active 531-char remark
    Show marketing remark (531 chars)

    THIS IS IT!! 3bed 2bath MOVE IN READY HOME!! This home sits on a corner lot and has plenty of fenced in front yard space. Everything has been updated!!! New Roof, New flooring, New HVAC, New Plumbing and a fresh coat of paint on the inside and outside. Both bathrooms have been remodeled. The kitchen has new cabinets and countertops. The kitchen also has a separate area that could be used as a breakfast nook or pantry space. This home is easily accessible to the interstate for commuting. Call today for your private showing!

  23. 2022-03-06
    historical Contingent 531-char remark
    Show marketing remark (531 chars)

    THIS IS IT!! 3bed 2bath MOVE IN READY HOME!! This home sits on a corner lot and has plenty of fenced in front yard space. Everything has been updated!!! New Roof, New flooring, New HVAC, New Plumbing and a fresh coat of paint on the inside and outside. Both bathrooms have been remodeled. The kitchen has new cabinets and countertops. The kitchen also has a separate area that could be used as a breakfast nook or pantry space. This home is easily accessible to the interstate for commuting. Call today for your private showing!

  24. 2022-02-04
    price $138,000 531-char remark
    Show marketing remark (531 chars)

    THIS IS IT!! 3bed 2bath MOVE IN READY HOME!! This home sits on a corner lot and has plenty of fenced in front yard space. Everything has been updated!!! New Roof, New flooring, New HVAC, New Plumbing and a fresh coat of paint on the inside and outside. Both bathrooms have been remodeled. The kitchen has new cabinets and countertops. The kitchen also has a separate area that could be used as a breakfast nook or pantry space. This home is easily accessible to the interstate for commuting. Call today for your private showing!

  25. 2022-01-13
    listed $150,000 Active 531-char remark
    Show marketing remark (531 chars)

    THIS IS IT!! 3bed 2bath MOVE IN READY HOME!! This home sits on a corner lot and has plenty of fenced in front yard space. Everything has been updated!!! New Roof, New flooring, New HVAC, New Plumbing and a fresh coat of paint on the inside and outside. Both bathrooms have been remodeled. The kitchen has new cabinets and countertops. The kitchen also has a separate area that could be used as a breakfast nook or pantry space. This home is easily accessible to the interstate for commuting. Call today for your private showing!

  26. 2022-01-05
    historical $150,000 531-char remark
    Show marketing remark (531 chars)

    THIS IS IT!! 3bed 2bath MOVE IN READY HOME!! This home sits on a corner lot and has plenty of fenced in front yard space. Everything has been updated!!! New Roof, New flooring, New HVAC, New Plumbing and a fresh coat of paint on the inside and outside. Both bathrooms have been remodeled. The kitchen has new cabinets and countertops. The kitchen also has a separate area that could be used as a breakfast nook or pantry space. This home is easily accessible to the interstate for commuting. Call today for your private showing!

  27. 2020-11-13
    soldstatus $14,500 Sold
  28. 2020-11-05
    soldstatus $1,000
  29. 2020-10-30
    status Pending
  30. 2020-10-28
    listed $13,500 Active
  31. 2020-05-25
    soldstatus $10,000 Sold
  32. 2020-05-16
    historical Contingent
  33. 2020-05-12
    price $12,900
  34. 2020-05-12
    status Active
  35. 2020-05-07
    price $13,500
  36. 2020-04-25
    historical Contingent
  37. 2020-04-02
    price $14,997
  38. 2020-03-13
    status Active
  39. 2020-03-05
    historical Contingent
  40. 2020-02-27
    price $15,997
  41. 2020-02-25
    price $16,997
  42. 2020-02-18
    price $17,997
  43. 2020-02-11
    listed $19,497 Active

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast AL · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$1,847 · $154/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$1,847 · $154/mo
Expected delta
$0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 5/10 Major 7 unhealthy d/yr today · 9 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$13,899
− Mortgage interest
−$6,834
− Property taxes
−$1,847
− Insurance
−$610
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,112
− Management
−$1,112
− Depreciation
−$3,549
Taxable loss
−$1,165
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$280
After-tax cash flow
$1,125/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Birmingham City
NCES district ID
0100390
Math proficiency
4% ▼ -17.00%
Reading proficiency
20% ▼ -4.00%
Median HH income
$31,988
Composite
9.49/100
National rank
#9850
State rank
#116 of 129 in AL

Livability — Birmingham

Score
67/100
State rank
#78
US rank
#10412

Category grades

Amenities C- Commute A+ Cost of living A+ Crime F Employment F Housing A+ Health & safety F User ratings C+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Birmingham, AL
County
Jefferson County · 527,445 people
City population
210,422
Metro
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
Population (ZIP)
15,621
Household income
$42,549
Rent vs Own
51.1% rent · 48.9% own
Severe rent burden
1169.0

Population outlook (Jefferson County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
669,185 people
By 2030
669,694 · +0.1%
By 2040
661,388 · -1.2%
By 2050
643,086 · -3.9%
By 2075
577,267 · -13.7%
By 2100
474,758 · -29.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Black (73%)
Race & ethnicity
Black 73% White 22% Two or more races 3% Hispanic / Latino 2%
Common ancestry
Slovak 1%
Foreign-born
3% · Canada
Languages at home
97% English-only · Spanish 2% Other Indo-European 0%

Political lean MEDSL · Jefferson

2024 margin
D (+10.4) · D 54.6% · R 44.2% · Other 1.2%
2008→2024 swing
+5.4pp toward D · 2008: 5.1pp · 2024: 10.4pp
All cycles
2024: D+10.4 2020: D+13.2 2016: D+7.2 2012: D+6.0 2008: D+5.1

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -68.70%
Current HPI
146.2168
Rent YoY
▲ 1.82%
Metro
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.94%
F500 in state
4

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in AL)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+525.7% since first listed
29 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-16 Relisted Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2026-03-04 Pending Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2026-03-02 Relisted Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2026-02-20 Contingent Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2026-02-12 Listed $122,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2022-04-22 Sold (MLS) $130,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2022-03-22 Contingent Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2022-03-09 Relisted Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2022-03-06 Contingent Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2022-02-04 Price Changed $138,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2022-01-13 Listed $150,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2022-01-05 Coming Soon $150,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2020-11-13 Sold (MLS) $14,500 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2020-11-05 Sold (Public Records) $1,000 Public Records
  • 2020-10-30 Pending Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2020-10-28 Listed $13,500 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2020-05-25 Sold (MLS) $10,000 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2020-05-16 Contingent Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2020-05-12 Price Changed $12,900 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2020-05-12 Relisted Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2020-05-07 Price Changed $13,500 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2020-04-25 Contingent Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2020-04-02 Price Changed $14,997 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2020-03-13 Relisted Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2020-03-05 Contingent Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2020-02-27 Price Changed $15,997 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2020-02-25 Price Changed $16,997 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2020-02-18 Price Changed $17,997 Greater Alabama MLS
  • 2020-02-11 Listed $19,497 Greater Alabama MLS

Property tax history

+7.6%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,847 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

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