# 1340 42ND STREET, Birmingham, AL 35208 > **TL;DR:** 3bd/1ba single family, $75,000 ($49/sqft), built 1930, 1,524 sqft. > Fireplace, Hardwood, A/C. Est. $401/mo. Listed 11 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $75,000 | | Price/sqft | $49 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 full | | Square Feet | 1,524 | | Year Built | 1930 | | Lot Size | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) | | Stories | 1 | | Property Type | Single Family (Other) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 11 | ## Why This Home Stands Out - **Hardwood Floors** - Hardwood flooring listed ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $379 | | Estimated Insurance | $22 | | **Total** | **$401** | ## Nearby Schools - **Elementary:** BUSH HILLS ACADEMY - **Middle:** BUSH HILLS ACADEMY - **High:** JACKSON-OLIN ## Key Amenities - Fireplace - Hardwood - A/C ## Property Highlights - Built in 1930 - 0.11 acre lot - Fireplace ## Description ### Agent Description If you're looking for your next investment project, this property offers an opportunity to put your ideas to work. Featuring a large, inviting living room, three spacious bedrooms, and a kitchen with room to gather and entertain, this home has features that make it worth a closer look. The kitchen opens to the backyard, while the welcoming front porch adds charm and the driveway with rear alley access provides added convenience. Whether you're an investor seeking your next renovation project, a buyer looking to customize a home, or someone interested in improving a property and building equity over time, this home offers plenty of possibilities for those ready to put in the work. The roof is less than 10 years old (per Seller) and the HVAC is 9 years old. ## Location - **Address:** 1340 42ND STREET, Birmingham, AL 35208 - **County:** Jefferson - **Neighborhood:** BELVIEW HEIGHTS - **Coordinates:** 33.491662, -86.894373 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=33.491662,-86.894373 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Kara Ulmer - **Brokerage:** Premier Vestavia, LLC - **Broker Phone:** (205) 397-6500 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1340-42nd-Street-Ensley_Birmingham_AL_35208_M85295-39956?f=listhub&s=BHAMMLSAL&m=21468518&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![1340 42ND STREET - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d7c64326d5c47ed67b6a535930ee1674l-f1953323418r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 21468518 | **Updated:** 2026-10-29 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Greater Alabama MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1340-42nd-street-birmingham-al-35208-26879169ee9741268b465aa1dfbb0013) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1340-42nd-street-birmingham-al-35208-26879169ee9741268b465aa1dfbb0013#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1340-42nd-street-birmingham-al-35208-26879169ee9741268b465aa1dfbb0013", "name": "1340 42ND STREET, Birmingham, AL 35208", "description": "If you're looking for your next investment project, this property offers an opportunity to put your ideas to work. Featuring a large, inviting living room, three spacious bedrooms, and a kitchen with room to gather and entertain, this home has features that make it worth a closer look. 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