$599,900

1002 42ND STREET S, Birmingham, AL 35222

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,685 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1925
8,712sqft lot
—— car garage
$356/sqft
Listed 8 days ago

Property Description

Open House this Sunday, November 23 from 2-4 PM! RARE opportunity in Forest Park — fully renovated, move-in ready, and priced below like-kind comparables. Perched high above the street for prime porch enjoyment, privacy, and those cozy evening hangs. This home was made for relaxed nights in and hosting your favorite people. Multiple options for a future backyard driveway with direct kitchen access. Enjoy peace of mind with updated plumbing and electrical, a 2024 HVAC, and a 2022 water heater. This beautiful bungalow sits on beloved 42nd Street South, just steps from Juniper, The General, Red or White, The Rougaroux, Highland Park Golf Course, and more — one of the most walkable streets in Forest Park. Set on a private lot with multiple parking options, the home also features main-level laundry and a fully floored attic for storage or future expansion. Exceptional value on one of the most sought-after streets — a rare combination of location, updates, and price.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: November 14, 2025 at 06:00AM
Listing Office:: LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood : +1 (205) 879-8580
Listing Agent:: Hannah Dean Bygrave : (205) 876-4401
MLS ID:: 21436621

General: French DoorsRecess LightingWet Bar
Rooms: Bedroom (ROOM)Den/Family (ROOM)Full Bath (ROOM)Kitchen (ROOM)Laundry (ROOM)Master Bath (ROOM)Master Bedroom (ROOM)Office/Study (ROOM)
Kitchen: Breakfast BarIslandCooktop-GasDishwasher Built-InDisposalFreezerMicrowave Built-InOven-GasRefrigeratorSome Stainless Appl
Laundry: ClosetWasher Hookup
Flooring: HardwoodTile Floor
A/C: Central (COOL)Electric (COOL)
Heating: Central (HEAT)Gas Heat
Fireplace: Den (FIREPL)WoodburningBrick (FIREPL)MasonryFireplaces: 1
Eco/Green Feature: Programmable Thermostat

General: Fenced YardLighting SystemPorch
Parking: Driveway ParkingOff Street ParkingOn Street Parking

General: 4 Sides BrickWood2+ StoryCrawl Space

HOA Amenities: Sidewalks
County: Jefferson

Zoning: LOT 2 BLK 56 FOREST PARK23-00-32-1-017-012.000

Water: Public Water
Sewer: Connected

This listing courtesy of Hannah Dean Bygrave, LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood

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Location

Schools Nearby

Avondale Elementary School

4000 8th Ct S, Birmingham, AL, 35222

Grades PK-5

0.28 miles away

Hays K - 8 School

505 43rd St N, Birmingham, AL, 35222

Grades KG-8

1.30 miles away

Woodlawn High School

5620 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL, 35212

Grades 9-12

2.22 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.