Craftsman / Bungalow home in Birmingham, AL
This 1,226-square-foot Craftsman home in Birmingham, AL includes 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The Craftsman styling carries through the home's design.
| Price | $29,900 |
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| Beds | 3 |
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| Baths | 1 |
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| Sqft | 1226 |
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| Architectural style | Craftsman / Bungalow (61% match) |
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| Address | 1209 15th Way SW, Birmingham, AL 35211 |
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Why buy this home
- Confirmed Craftsman / Bungalow architecture, matched from the listing photos by Enzo's vision model.
- Links directly to the original source listing on Zillow.
Is this a good buy?
Priced below comparable homes.
- At $30K, this home is 75% below the $120K median for 110 similar Craftsman / Bungalow homes in Birmingham, AL.
- That works out to $24 per square foot, 72% below the $86 comparable rate.
- New to market (5 days), so expect competition.
| This home | $29,900 |
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| Craftsman / Bungalow median in Birmingham, AL | $119,900 (110 homes) |
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| Price per sq ft | $24 vs. $86 comps median |
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It is well below comparable homes, which can mean condition issues, a smaller lot or living area, a leasehold, or a data quirk. Check the source listing before getting excited. Enzo's reads public listing data and links to the original source. Confirm condition, HOA, taxes and fees there. This is a signal, not advice.
What it costs to own
Estimated at $185/month with 20% down at a 7.28% 30-year fixed rate. You would need about $7,933 in gross annual income to keep housing within a 28% ratio.
| Mortgage (P&I) | $164/mo |
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| Property tax (new-buyer reassessed rate) | $10/mo |
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| Homeowners insurance | $11/mo |
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| Total monthly | $185/mo |
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| Down payment (20%) | $5,980 |
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| Income needed | $7,933/yr |
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A signal to compare homes, not financial advice or a loan offer.
Financial outlook (modeled)
Enzo's grades this home D (43 out of 100) over a 5-year hold, from a Monte-Carlo of local home-price dynamics and the interest-rate path versus renting.
| Grade | D (43/100) |
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| Beats renting in | 10% of modeled paths |
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| Modeled 5-yr equity (median) | $10,158 |
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| Range (10th to 90th pct) | $4,876 to $16,414 |
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A probabilistic model built on public data (Zillow ZHVI, FRED rates), not a guarantee or financial advice. Local price dynamics are pooled toward Birmingham, AL where local data is thin.
Local home values
Typical home values in Birmingham, AL have risen about 16% over the past 5 years (+2% in the last year), per the Zillow Home Value Index. This reflects the metro market, not this specific home.
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