708 40th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
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OFF MARKET

$289,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 916 sqft

708 40th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222

Forest Park
Est. Refi. Payment $1,720/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 31, 2025 for $233,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$289K
Since last month
Increased$1K (+0.4%)
Since last year
Increased$38K (+15.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$56K (+23.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +109% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$289K
August 2026$289K
July 2026$288K
June 2026$283K
May 2026$290K
April 2026$283K
March 2026$281K
February 2026$277K
January 2026$271K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
300 39th St S, Birmingham, AL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$282,500
07/29/26
2
1
1,104
3408 6th Ter S, Birmingham, AL
0.51
Single-Family Home
$184,500
04/16/26
2
1
1,040
3920 8th Ct S, Birmingham, AL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$397,600
06/25/26
2
1
1,482
3983 8th Ct S, Birmingham, AL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$250,231
06/16/26
2
1
1,716
3905 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$282,500
10/07/25
2
2
1,260
4308 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL
0.42
Single-Family Home
$370,000
07/22/26
2
1
1,124
4405 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL
0.56
Single-Family Home
$250,000
04/15/26
2
1
1,126
610 34th St S, Birmingham, AL
0.56
Single-Family Home
$358,000
07/28/26
2
1
1,287
734 39th St S, Birmingham, AL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$460,000
06/30/26
3
1
1,730

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
3935 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
0.01
$555,500
2
2
1,785
Off Market
730 39th Pl S, Birmingham, AL 35222
0.09
$375,000
2
1
1,126
For Sale
640 40th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
0.07
$479,900
3
2
1,448
For Sale
628 40th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
0.08
$393,400
2
1
1,518
Off Market
3920 8th Ct S, Birmingham, AL 35222
0.14
$397,600
2
1
1,482
Recently Sold
3912 8th Ct S, Birmingham, AL 35222
0.15
$428,600
2
2
1,698
Off Market
813 42nd St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
0.16
$370,500
3
1.5
1,175
Off Market
720 39th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
0.14
$409,000
3
2.5
1,872
For Sale
3983 8th Ct S, Birmingham, AL 35222
0.17
$250,231
2
1
1,716
Recently Sold
722B 39th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
0.15
$705,000
3
2
1,874
Recently Sold
3923 8th Ct S, Birmingham, AL 35222
0.17
$620,600
3
2
1,948
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 708 40th St S.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1910
916 sqft
$316/sqft
Open Parking

About this House

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.
708 40th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 916 sqft single-family home in Forest Park, built in 1910. It last sold for $233,000 on Mar 31, 2025 (7% below the $249,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2025 with an asking price of $900 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 25, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $289,000, with a rent estimate of $1,294/month.
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listed by Steve Buchanan
RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
Bought with: Deedee Martini, (205) 830-7400, LPT Realty LLC
Source: GALMLS, MLS#21411028

Home Details for 708 40th St S

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 916 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Sewer ConnectedAppliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove-Electric, Electric Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Main Level,Other,YesRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Electric,Ceiling Fan(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Masonry, Bedroom, Living Room, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Window TreatmentsFlooring: Hardwood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Hardwood, Tile
View
No ViewView: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Open (PATIO), Patio, PorchOther Structures: Storage
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Driveway,Off Street,Parking (MLVL)
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Waterfront: NoRoad Frontage: Public RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 916 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Building Name: SpectrumConstruction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2300322012001.001

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $249,900Price Range: $233,000 - $249,900

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: BIRMINGHAMCommunity: Forest Park
School Information
Elementary School: AvondaleJr High / Middle School: Putnam, W EHigh School: Woodlawn

Community

Community Features: Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Curbs
Other
Playground

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3049.2 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: N/A

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Thermostat

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 21411028Attic: Other, YesAttribution Contact: SBUCHANAN@REALTYSOUTH.COMAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 916

Additional Information

ParkPlaygroundSidewalksStreet LightsCurbs

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 25, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$900
Jul 2, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$900
Jul 2, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,000
Apr 24, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,000
Apr 17, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,000

Market trends in Birmingham

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$197K
$667MoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.9%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$121
$1MoM
Available listings
1350
46MoM

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Forest Park
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What Locals Say about Forest Park

At least 26 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 98 % Say car is needed

  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 81 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 63 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 57 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 53 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 49 % Say kids play outside

  • 46 % Say it's quiet

  • 38 % Say there are community events

  • 37 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "A very prime location convenient to basically everything. Even without a car, it’s very easy and safe to get to many different places"
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  • Trulia User
    "the houses are beautiful. an the trees are gorgeous... would love to stay in the area. very quiet safe cerene and alot of trees. close to eatery interstate an close to downtown Birmingham"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of dog owners walking their dogs, but many dogs never leave their back yard and at poorly behaved."
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  • Cmestis
    "Getting to work requires me to use the interstate, which I have quick and easy access to. There is a bus system I could use if I had to. I often see people using it, but it is sub-par as far as reliability and access goes."
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  • Chemon777
    "Plenty of dogs been walked all the time. Very dog friendly and people are committed to clean up after dogs poop."
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  • Lien P.
    "Ample parking on the streets. Beautiful homes all around. Quiet and safe. Friendly neighbors all around. Community have recycling program that a truck comes by every Wednesday to pick up our recyclables. "
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  • Marie E.
    "It is quick and easy to get to the interstate and reinstall close to everything in downtown Birmingham."
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  • Jada C.
    "Pepper place market, walkable, People walk their dogs a lot, walkable or short drive to bars and restaurants"
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  • Carrie M.
    "There’s a lot of people with dogs and there’s sidewalks to walk the dogs and lots of grass and all that "
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  • DG
    "My commute is 8 minutes a day. Traffic is light, and main highways and interstates are easily accessible."
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  • Caroline G.
    "There have been multiple yard sales and little markets in our neighborhood that we enjoy going to. Rojo has events all the time and it’s walking distance so we frequent there often. "
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  • bhamresident
    "Walk to the park, library, bar, forest park. Just a few seconds from all major interstates and roads. You can't get much better than this in such a great location. Avondale is the next hot spot. "
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  • Michele F.
    "Close to downtown and UAB but feels like you are far away from city with two pecan trees and mature dogwoods, great 19th century wood frame house in the backyard (add'l 900+ sq feet). This is a beautiful early 20th Century neighborhood, one of the first suburbs of Birmingham. It has lovely Arts and Crafts and Tudor homes, sidewalks, parks, and a small village with grocery store and restaurants within walking distance. Convenient to downtown, grocery stores, and highways, but shady and tree-filled so its feels far away."
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Frequently asked questions about 708 40th St S

  • What is 708 40th St S estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 708 40th St S in Birmingham, AL is $289,000.
  • What is the price history for 708 40th St S?
    708 40th St S in Birmingham, AL last sold for $233,000 in March 2025.
  • Is Birmingham a buyer's or seller's market?
    Birmingham is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Birmingham?
    The median sale price in Birmingham is $197K. That is down $667 from the prior month.
  • Does 708 40th St S have air conditioning?
    Yes, 708 40th St S in Birmingham, AL has air conditioning.
  • Does 708 40th St S have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 708 40th St S in Birmingham, AL has laundry facilities.

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