Affordable 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in West End offering a great opportunity for an investor or buyer looking to make a home their own. The home is in good overall condition with opportunities for cosmetic updates and improvements over time, allowing the next owner to add value and build equity. Features include a covered front porch, private backyard, detached garage/workshop, and HVAC installed in 2023. Property is being sold as-is.
Oakwood Place, located between Highland Park and Five Points South, is a residential and walkable Birmingham neighborhood with leafy side streets and a close-in, city-grid feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the 20th St S and 11th Ave S corridor, where patios, coffee counters, and late-night bites keep the sidewalks active. Early-20th-century apartments and compact bungalows mix with mid-century brick buildings, giving blocks a layered architectural rhythm. Railroad Park and the Rotary Trail shape daily routines with green space and a linear path through downtown edges. A short drive places galleries and performance venues in reach without changing the neighborhood’s calm cadence.
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Market insights
532 Francis Pl SW · $60,000
DAYS ON MARKET
46 days
The average home goes pending in 63 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.3%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$60,000
Median sale price in this area is $305,369. (409% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Smooth ceilings
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom with a tub/shower combination
Kitchen
Solid-surface countertops
Built-in dishwasher
Built-in microwave
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry room
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Carpet
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central cooling
Exterior features
Workshop
Covered patio
Parking
On-street parking
Construction
Wood construction
Crawl-space foundation
Utilities
Public water
Connected sewer
Electric water heater
Financial info
Down payment assistance available
Electricity and solar
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Birmingham, AL • 35211
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 9% for direct sun exposure in Birmingham. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 532 Francis Pl SW
$52,419
$7,581 under list price of $60K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $60K to $75K.