Birmingham

Birmingham Alabama skyline

Birmingham

Now is a great time to add Birmingham real estate to your investment portfolio.  Birmingham home prices are currently at historically low levels. Below are just a few of the reason why you should buy investment property in Birmingham, Alabama:

  • It is one of the most affordable cities in the U.S. to live.
  • Home prices are currently at historically low levels.
  • It is one of the most important business centers in the Southeastern U.S.
  • It ranks 54th in population among the nation’s top 268 metropolitan areas.
  • The local economy is diversified with manufacturing, higher education, medical professions, and banking being among the top employers.
  • It has three universities, four junior colleges, three technical schools, & three religious training schools.
  • 46 percent of the population are renters.
  • Rental rates vs. home values allow for excellent cash flow opportunities.
  • Rental rates are on the rise.
  • Rental unit demand is currently high.

The City of Birmingham, Alabama, is a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of Alabama. Birmingham is the largest city in the state with a population currently estimated at 242,820, and a metro population of 1,079,089.

Nestled at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at the cross-section of two major railroads, the city was once the primary industrial center of the southern United States. At the height of the nation’s manufacturing age, the city grew so fast in population, it was called the “Magic City.” Today, Birmingham has transformed itself into a medical research, banking and service-based economy, making it one of the nation’s most livable cities with a vibrant downtown, a burgeoning loft community, a world-class culinary scene and more green space per capita than any other city in the nation!

Birmingham SkylineBirmingham also boasts 99 historic neighborhoods and is often referred to as the cradle of the American Civil Rights Movement. The average (high) temperature in the city is 65°; the average low is 51°. The city is centrally located in the southeast and easily accessible to major hubs in the region.

Birmingham Stats:

  • Ranks 13th among the largest southeastern metropolitan areas
  • Represents 24 percent of Alabama’s total population
  • Represents 31 percent of Alabama’s total payroll dollars
  • Ranks 48th in population among the nation’s top 300 metropolitan areas
  • Home to 40,680 Businesses

Some of Birmingham’s Largest Employers:

University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center
Baptist Medical Centers
BellSouth
Honda Manufacturing Plant
Mercedes – Benz Manufacturing Plant
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Protective Life Insurance Headquarters
Regions Bank, NA. Headquarters
Wells Fargo Bank
BBVA Compass Bank
Alabama Power Company Headquarters
Books-A-Million Headquarters
Energen Corporation
SONAT Corporation

Local Area Attractions:

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a large interpretive museum and research center in Birmingham, Alabama that depicts the struggles of the American Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. The Institute is located in the Civil Rights District, which includes the historic 16th Street Baptist Church, Kelly Ingram Park, Fourth Avenue Business District, and the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame located in the Carver Theatre.

The Historic Alabama Theater is a movie palace in Birmingham, Alabama. It was built in 1927 by Paramount’s Publix Theatre chain as its flagship theater for the southeastern region of the United States. Seating 2,500 people at the time, it was the largest in the Birmingham Theatre district. The district was once home to a myriad of large theaters that featured vaudeville, performing arts, nickelodeons, and large first-run movie palaces. The Alabama is the only district theater still operating today. Built to show silent films, the Alabama still features its original Wurlitzer theater organ.

The Barbers Motor Sports Museum and Park iis a 740 acres multi-purpose racing facility located on the eastern fringes of Birmingham, Alabama,near Leeds. It was built by George Barber, and includes the Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum. It has been the site of the IndyCar Series Grand Prix of Alabama since 2010 season. Barber is also the home of the North American Porsche Driving School and the Kevin Schwantz Motorcycle School.

Birmingham, AL view from Railroad Park Railroad Park is a 19-acre park in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, that opened in the fall of 2010. It was designed by landscape architect Tom Leader and built by Birmingham-based Brasfield & Gorrie. The park lies immediately south of the Norfolk Southern and CSX rail lines through downtown Birmingham.

Properties In and Around Birmingham:

Special Offer

922 & 926 18th Street AND 823 17th Stre...

$ 35.900
**THREE HOMES for Under $36,000** **HANDYMAN’S  SPECIAL** 922 18th Street, Ensley 35218 2 BR / 1 BA   |   700 [more]
**THREE HOMES for Under $36,000** **HANDYMAN’S  SPECIAL** 922 18th Street, Ensley 35218 2 BR / 1 BA   |   700 [more]
54 3.580 ft2full info
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108 13th Avenue NW, Center Point 35215

$ 156.900
Monthly Rent: $1,265 Annual Rent: $15,180 Check out the proforma here: 108 13th Ave Proforma Check out the buy and [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,265 Annual Rent: $15,180 Check out the proforma here: 108 13th Ave Proforma Check out the buy and [more]
41 1.444 ft2full info
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926 18th Street, Ensley 35218 & 823 17t...

$ 29.000
**TWO HOMES on the SAME LOT** **HANDYMAN’S  SPECIAL** 926 18th Street, Ensley 35218 1 BR / 1 BA   |   770 Sq. [more]
**TWO HOMES on the SAME LOT** **HANDYMAN’S  SPECIAL** 926 18th Street, Ensley 35218 1 BR / 1 BA   |   770 Sq. [more]
33 2.877 ft2full info
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1634 6th Street NW, Birmingham 35215

$ 164.900
Monthly Rent: $1,365 Annual Rent: $16,380 Check out the first year proforma here: 1634 6th St Proforma Check out th [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,365 Annual Rent: $16,380 Check out the first year proforma here: 1634 6th St Proforma Check out th [more]
32 1.510 ft2full info
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129-B Crescent Ridge Road, Tuscaloosa 35404

$ 39.900
**CONVENIENT LOCATION** | **REDUCED** 139 Crescent Ridge Road, Tuscaloosa 35404 3 BR / 2 BA 1280 Sq. Ft. 2013 Model [more]
**CONVENIENT LOCATION** | **REDUCED** 139 Crescent Ridge Road, Tuscaloosa 35404 3 BR / 2 BA 1280 Sq. Ft. 2013 Model [more]
32 1.280 ft2full info
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1642 6th Street NW, Birmingham 35215

$ 164.900
Monthly Rent: $1,365 Annual Rent: $16,380 Check out the first year proforma here: 1642 6th St NW Proforma Check out [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,365 Annual Rent: $16,380 Check out the first year proforma here: 1642 6th St NW Proforma Check out [more]
32 1.304 ft2full info
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Special Offer

4400 43rd Street N, Birmingham 35217

$ 45.900
**REDUCED** | **MOVE-IN READY** 4400 43rd Street N, Birmingham, AL 35217 2 BR / 1 BA 1376 Sq. Ft. Built 1935 AS IS, [more]
**REDUCED** | **MOVE-IN READY** 4400 43rd Street N, Birmingham, AL 35217 2 BR / 1 BA 1376 Sq. Ft. Built 1935 AS IS, [more]
21 1.376 ft2full info
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Special Offer

922 18th Street, Ensley 35218

$ 12.900
**REDUCED** | **AMAZING OPPORTUNITY** 922 18th Street, Ensley, AL 35218 2 BR / 1 BA 700 Sq. Ft. Built 1930 AS IS, C [more]
**REDUCED** | **AMAZING OPPORTUNITY** 922 18th Street, Ensley, AL 35218 2 BR / 1 BA 700 Sq. Ft. Built 1930 AS IS, C [more]
21 700 ft2full info
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1140 Tribe Trail, Alabaster 35007

$ 224.900
Monthly Rent: $1,675 Annual Rent: $20,100 Check out the first year proforma here: 1140 Tribe Trl Proforma Chek out [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,675 Annual Rent: $20,100 Check out the first year proforma here: 1140 Tribe Trl Proforma Chek out [more]
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1017 Cherry Lane, Adamsville 35005

$ 65.000
**HOUSE WITH LAND** 1017 Cherry Lane, Adamsville, AL 35005 2 BR / 1 BA 1388 Sq. Ft. Built 1940 AS IS, Cash-Only Sal [more]
**HOUSE WITH LAND** 1017 Cherry Lane, Adamsville, AL 35005 2 BR / 1 BA 1388 Sq. Ft. Built 1940 AS IS, Cash-Only Sal [more]
21 1.388 ft2full info
kaye-smith
Under Contract

316 McPherson Avenue, Midfield 35228

$ 114.900
**CASH ONLY** Monthly Rent: $1,300 Annual Rent: $15,600 Check out the proforma here: 316 McPherson Ave. Proforma Ch [more]
**CASH ONLY** Monthly Rent: $1,300 Annual Rent: $15,600 Check out the proforma here: 316 McPherson Ave. Proforma Ch [more]
31 1.367 ft2full info
kaye-smith
Under Contract

445 18th Avenue NW, Center Point 35215

$ 139.900
Monthly Rent: $1,250 Annual Rent: $15,000 Check out the first year proforma here: 445 18th Ave Proforma Check out t [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,250 Annual Rent: $15,000 Check out the first year proforma here: 445 18th Ave Proforma Check out t [more]
32 1.333 ft2full info
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220 Meadowdale Avenue, Birmingham 35215

$ 109.900
Monthly Rent: $1,075 Annual Rent: $12,900 Check out the first year proforma here: 220 Meadowdale Ave Proforma Check [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,075 Annual Rent: $12,900 Check out the first year proforma here: 220 Meadowdale Ave Proforma Check [more]
31 1.078 ft2full info
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916 Ann Street, Birmingham 35228

$ 136.900
Monthly Rent: $1,225 Annual Rent: $14,700 Check out the first year proforma here: 916 Ann St Proforma Check out the [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,225 Annual Rent: $14,700 Check out the first year proforma here: 916 Ann St Proforma Check out the [more]
42 1.480 ft2full info
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Under Contract

2640 1st Street NE, Center Point 35215

$ 161.900
Monthly Rent: $1,365 Annual Rent: $16,380 Check out the first year proforma here: 2640 1st St Proforma Check out th [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,365 Annual Rent: $16,380 Check out the first year proforma here: 2640 1st St Proforma Check out th [more]
42 1.340 ft2full info
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1442 4th Way NW, Center Point 35215

$ 162.900
Monthly Rent: $1,350 Annual Rent: $16,200 Check out the first year proforma here: 1442 4th Way Proforma Check out t [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,350 Annual Rent: $16,200 Check out the first year proforma here: 1442 4th Way Proforma Check out t [more]
32 1.109 ft2full info
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1015 T Street, Birmingham 35235

$ 147.900
Monthly Rent: $1,265 Annual Rent: $15,180 Check out the proforma here: 1015 T St Proforma Check out the buy and hol [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,265 Annual Rent: $15,180 Check out the proforma here: 1015 T St Proforma Check out the buy and hol [more]
32 1.008 ft2full info
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1421 7th Street NW, Birmingham 35215

$ 144.900
Monthly Rent: $1,265 Annual Rent: $15,180 Check out the first year proforma here: 1421 7th St NW Proforma Check out [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,265 Annual Rent: $15,180 Check out the first year proforma here: 1421 7th St NW Proforma Check out [more]
32 1.240 ft2full info
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14 5th Avenue S., Birmingham 35205

$ 24.000
**SOLD** 14 5th Avenue S, Birmingham, AL 35205 3 BR / 1 BA 1277 Sq. Ft. Built 1920 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! HISTORIC [more]
**SOLD** 14 5th Avenue S, Birmingham, AL 35205 3 BR / 1 BA 1277 Sq. Ft. Built 1920 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! HISTORIC [more]
31 1.277 ft2full info
kaye-smith
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216 Pine Tree Lane, Birmingham 35206

$ 159.900
Monthly Rent: $1,365 Annual Rent: $16,380 Check out the first year proforma here: 216 Pine Tree Proforma Check out [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,365 Annual Rent: $16,380 Check out the first year proforma here: 216 Pine Tree Proforma Check out [more]
32 1.185 ft2full info
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730 Gene Reed Road *Duplex*, Birmingham 3523...

$ 195.900
Monthly Rent: $1,740 Annual Rent: $20,880 Check out the proforma here: 730 Gene Reed Rd Proforma Check out the buy [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,740 Annual Rent: $20,880 Check out the proforma here: 730 Gene Reed Rd Proforma Check out the buy [more]
53 2.354 ft2full info
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512 Sandbrook Lane, Tuscaloosa 35405

$ 155.000
GREAT OPPORTUNITY!!! 3 BR / 2 BA 1907 Sq. Ft. Built 1988 Cash-Only Sale! This traditional brick home has 3 bedrooms [more]
GREAT OPPORTUNITY!!! 3 BR / 2 BA 1907 Sq. Ft. Built 1988 Cash-Only Sale! This traditional brick home has 3 bedrooms [more]
32 1.907 ft2full info
kaye-smith
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2420 4th Street NW, Birmingham 35215

$ 121.900
Monthly Rent: $1,015 Annual Rent: $12,180 Check out the first year proforma here: 2420 4th St NW Proforma Check out [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,015 Annual Rent: $12,180 Check out the first year proforma here: 2420 4th St NW Proforma Check out [more]
31 1.128 ft2full info
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212 Woodward Drive, Hueytown 35023

$ 121.900
Monthly Rent: $1,025 Annual Rent: $12,300 Check out the proforma here: 212 Woodward Dr Proforma Check out the buy a [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,025 Annual Rent: $12,300 Check out the proforma here: 212 Woodward Dr Proforma Check out the buy a [more]
31 897 ft2full info
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820 Wear Drive, Birmingham 35235

$ 144.900
Monthly Rent: $1,250 Annual Rent: $15,000 Check out the proforma here: 820 Wear Dr Proforma Check out the buy and h [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,250 Annual Rent: $15,000 Check out the proforma here: 820 Wear Dr Proforma Check out the buy and h [more]
32 1.251 ft2full info
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2312 Stonewood Drive, Birmingham 35215

$ 149.900
Monthly Rent: $1,325 Annual Rent: $15,900 Check out the first year proforma here: 2312 Stonewood Dr Proforma Check [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,325 Annual Rent: $15,900 Check out the first year proforma here: 2312 Stonewood Dr Proforma Check [more]
32 1.058 ft2full info
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315 Lawson Road, Birmingham 35215

$ 164.900
Monthly Rent: $1,425 Annual Rent: $17,100 Check out the first year proforma here: 315 Lawson Rd Proforma Check out [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,425 Annual Rent: $17,100 Check out the first year proforma here: 315 Lawson Rd Proforma Check out [more]
52 1.260 ft2full info
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4405 46th Street N., Birmingham 35217

$ 37.000
4405 46th Street N., Birmingham 35217 3 BR / 1 BA 816 Sq. Ft. Built 1980 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! GREAT OPPORTUNITY!! [more]
4405 46th Street N., Birmingham 35217 3 BR / 1 BA 816 Sq. Ft. Built 1980 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! GREAT OPPORTUNITY!! [more]
31 816 ft2full info
kaye-smith
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4408 43rd Street N, Birmingham 35217

$ 35.000
4408 43rd Street N, Birmingham, AL 35217 2 BR / 1 BA 1261 Sq. Ft. Built 1935 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! GREAT OPPORTUNI [more]
4408 43rd Street N, Birmingham, AL 35217 2 BR / 1 BA 1261 Sq. Ft. Built 1935 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! GREAT OPPORTUNI [more]
21 1.261 ft2full info
kaye-smith
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610 42nd Avenue E, Tuscaloosa 35404

$ 147.900
Monthly Rent: $1,275 Annual Rent: $15,300 Check out the full proforma here: 610 42nd Ave Proforma Information conta [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,275 Annual Rent: $15,300 Check out the full proforma here: 610 42nd Ave Proforma Information conta [more]
32 1.144 ft2full info
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5400 Valleyview Trail, Adamsville 35005

$ 149.900
Monthly Rent: $1,295 Annual Rent: $15,540 Check out the full proforma here: 5400 Valleyview Proforma Information co [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,295 Annual Rent: $15,540 Check out the full proforma here: 5400 Valleyview Proforma Information co [more]
42 2.024 ft2full info
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9721 Bryant Avenue, Birmingham 35217

$ 142.900
Monthly Rent: $1,195 Annual Rent: $14,340 Check out the full proforma here: 9721 Bryant Proforma Information contai [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,195 Annual Rent: $14,340 Check out the full proforma here: 9721 Bryant Proforma Information contai [more]
42 1.316 ft2full info
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5329 Baggett Drive, Pinson 35126

$ 149.900
Monthly Rent: $1,275 Annual Rent: $15,300 Check out the full proforma here: 5329 Baggett Dr Proforma Information co [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,275 Annual Rent: $15,300 Check out the full proforma here: 5329 Baggett Dr Proforma Information co [more]
41.5 1.056 ft2full info
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1404 30th Street, Ensley 35218

$ 66.000
1404 30th Street, Ensley, AL 35218 3 BR / 1 BA 1,268 Sq. Ft. Built 1949 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! Craftsman’s co [more]
1404 30th Street, Ensley, AL 35218 3 BR / 1 BA 1,268 Sq. Ft. Built 1949 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! Craftsman’s co [more]
31 1.268 ft2full info
kaye-smith
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1300 Haven Drive, Birmingham 35214

$ 139.900
Monthly Rent: $1,150 Annual Rent: $13,800 Check out the full proforma here: 1300 Haven Dr Proforma Information cont [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,150 Annual Rent: $13,800 Check out the full proforma here: 1300 Haven Dr Proforma Information cont [more]
31.5 1.400 ft2full info
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2712 Novel Drive, Bessemer 35023

$ 169.900
Monthly Rent: $1,395 Annual Rent: $16,740 Check out the full proforma here: 2712 Novel Dr Proforma Information cont [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,395 Annual Rent: $16,740 Check out the full proforma here: 2712 Novel Dr Proforma Information cont [more]
32 1.853 ft2full info
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1319 14th Place SW, Birmingham 35211

$ 25.500
1319 14th Place SW, Birmingham, AL 35211 2 BR / 1 BA 844 Sq. Ft. Built 1920 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! GREAT OPPORTUNIT [more]
1319 14th Place SW, Birmingham, AL 35211 2 BR / 1 BA 844 Sq. Ft. Built 1920 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! GREAT OPPORTUNIT [more]
21 844 ft2full info
kaye-smith
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LAND – Bama Rock Garden Road, 35490

$ 208.000
LAND on Bama Rock Garden Road, 83 Acres +/- Near the Mercedes Plant, Road Frontage, Timber & Mineral Rights Ava [more]
LAND on Bama Rock Garden Road, 83 Acres +/- Near the Mercedes Plant, Road Frontage, Timber & Mineral Rights Ava [more]
kaye-smith
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2620 6th St NE

$ 123.900
Monthly Rent: $1,175 Annual Rent: $14,100 Check out the full proforma here: 2620 6th St Proforma Information contai [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,175 Annual Rent: $14,100 Check out the full proforma here: 2620 6th St Proforma Information contai [more]
43 1.974 ft2full info
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