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- AL
- Birmingham
- 35211
- 1557 COTTON AVENUE SW
- MLS# 21437700
- Date Listed11/25/2025
- Days on Realty 1 Day
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths
- Lot Size 0.13 acres (5,663 sq. ft)
- Subdivision BIRMINGHAM
- Property Type Single Family
- County Jefferson
- Year Built 1920
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,437 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $27.84
Interior Features
- Appliances Gas Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Dryer
- Flooring Hardwood, Tile
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Central, Fireplace Insert
Exterior / Lot Features
- Exterior Storage
- Roof -
- Lot Size Acres 0.13
- Lot Size SQFT 5,662.80
- Lot Features -
Directions
From I-65 N take e exit 258 & turn left onto Green Springs Ave S. Right onto 15th Place SW. Right onto Pearson Ave SW. Left onto 14th St SW. Left onto Cotton Ave SW. Home will be on the left.
Financial Considerations
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
1.14 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
3.44 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
3.12 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
1.14 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
1.38 mi
Distance
Richard Arrington Elementary School
Public • PK - 5
1.38 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
2.87 mi
Distance
Charles A Brown Elementary School
Public • PK - 5
3.56 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
3.69 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
3.87 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
3.96 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 8
5.04 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
5.64 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
2.13 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
3.44 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
3.45 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
4.03 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
4.06 mi
Distance
Fairfield High Preparatory School
Public • 7 - 12
4.4 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12
5.04 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12
6.02 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8
7.93 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
7.96 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
3.12 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.45 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
4.14 mi
Distance
Fairfield Area Vocational School
Public • 10 - 12
4.4 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
4.92 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.87 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
6.33 mi
Distance
George Washington Carver High School
Public • 9 - 12
7.78 mi
Distance
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus
Public • 9 - 9
8.91 mi
Distance
Public • 10 - 12
9.46 mi
Distance
The American Academy For Young Professionals
Private • 06 - 12
1.08 mi
Distance
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
Private • 09 - 12
2.29 mi
Distance
Private • KG - 12
2.73 mi
Distance
Private • KG - 12
3.96 mi
Distance
Private • PK - 12
4.11 mi
Distance
Private • 09 - 12
4.14 mi
Distance
Private • KG - 12
4.4 mi
Distance
Uab Engel Therapeutic School And Day Treatment
Private • KG - 12
4.92 mi
Distance
John Carroll Catholic High School
Private • 09 - 12
5.41 mi
Distance
Private • KG - 12
5.63 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 877 Goldwire Street SW | Listing | 4 | 3 | Nov 24, 2025 | $67,300 | Mar 21, 2024 | $321,412 |
| 401 S PARK Road SW | Listing | 2 | 1 | Nov 24, 2025 | $30,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $29,776 |
| 1759 51ST Street | Listing | 3 | 1 | Nov 24, 2025 | $50,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $33,556 |
| 1711 26th Street Ensley | Listing | 4 | 2 | Nov 24, 2025 | $60,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $47,552 |
| 5121 Court M | Listing | 3 | 1 | Nov 24, 2025 | $60,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $48,377 |
| 4701 Terrace R | Listing | 2 | 1 | Nov 24, 2025 | $50,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $138,028 |
| 1549 53rd Street Ensley | Listing | 2 | 1 | Nov 24, 2025 | $50,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $44,523 |
| 930 22ND Street SW | Listing | 2 | 1 | Nov 24, 2025 | $15,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $51,336 |
| 1003 19TH Street SW | Listing | 2 | 1 | Nov 24, 2025 | $25,500 | Sep 13, 2022 | $25,020 |
| 1637 29th Ensley Street | Listing | 3 | 1 | Nov 24, 2025 | $24,700 | Mar 21, 2024 | $49,143 |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,601 | 211,083 | 678,833 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 1,582 | 1,443 | 611 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 38.8 | 37.9 | 38.9 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $34,218 | $40,149 | $57,007 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $21,505 | $25,807 | $33,449 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 75 | 76 | 87 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 32.3°F | 32.3°F | 32.3°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 90.6°F | 90.6°F | 90.6°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.18" | 53.99" | 53.99" | 38" |
58/100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score ®
25/100
Some Transit
Transit Score ®
46/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Some errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
2 nearby routes: 2 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 32/100, Transit Score: 20/100, Bike Score: 28/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 1557 COTTON AVENUE SW
Source: Realty.com
1557 COTTON AVENUE SW, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 is a Single Family 1,437 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 5 photos available of this 2 bed, 1 bath house, listed at $40,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 5 photos of 1557 COTTON AVENUE SW.
Our records indicate that 1557 COTTON AVENUE SW was built in 1920.
The full address for this home is 1557 COTTON AVENUE SW, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211.
1557 COTTON AVENUE SW has been listed on Realty.com since Tue November 25, 2025
Some errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 32/100, Transit Score: 20/100, Bike Score: 28/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 1557 COTTON AVENUE SW. Princeton Alt School (Grades: PK - 5), Wilkerson Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Parker High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
eXp Realty, LLC Central
Listing agent:
Tony McDaniels
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