Birmingham Real Estate in Forest Park, Redmont, Highland Park, Mountain Brook, Crestwood, & UAB Area

Forest Park 1001 42nd Street Birmingham AL

 

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Unbelievably beautiful historic home on a corner lot on one of the best streets in true Forest Park.

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Fantastic architectural detail.

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Historic charm.

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Open spaces, arches and plaster walls.

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Welcoming entry with great natural light.

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One of many times your new home was featured in the Birmingham News; this famous front page shot is the paper boy on the front stoop, holding a picture of himself in the same spot on Christmas Eve.

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This home is ready for its next adventurous owner, but the original Smith family turned the attic into a "yacht" den as featured in this 1936 Birmingham Post article.

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Fantastic chandeliers and great open floor plan.

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Breakfast nook leading into dream kitchen.

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Renovated kitchen has Viking gas stove, stainless double farm sink, and beautiful granite countertops.

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Main-level laundry just off kitchen.

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Fabulous detailing.

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Half bath on main level has been renovated with attention to historic charm.

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Curved staircase leads to upper level.

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Original features.

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Second full bath has amazing original tile, in great condition.

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This screened sunroom will be the spot you think about on your short commute home.

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Sunroom has brick walls- amazing charm.

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Two-car garage with storage; a rare feature for such a charming historic home.

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Power lines from garage to home are buried for aesthetics; one of many amazing details.

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Your beautiful front lawn has an irrigation system separately metered for sewer reimbursement.

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Great street, fantastic home. This is the one you have dreamed about.

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You will be proud to live here.

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Address: 42nd Street Birmingham AL
City: Birmingham
State: Alabama
Zip: 35222
Country: USA
Neighborhood: Forest Park
Price: $399,000
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Floors: 2
Year Built: 1930

Annual Property Tax: 2,156
Status: Active

Full Description: It's human nature- we all want the best of both worlds. We love the charm of a truly beautiful historic home, but we want our modern conveniences. You have finally found a home that seamlessly combines history with upscale comfort. The stunningly beautiful historic Smith-Sokol House is full of stories- from the 1936 B'ham News article showing the attic "yacht" den, to the famous front page photo in 1933 of the paper boy on Christmas Eve on the front walk, your new home has long been loved and admired. With absolute sensitivity to historic character, however, it has been lovingly renovated to include kitchen with Viking stove, stainless, granite, and stainless farm sink; master with large walk-in shower; main-level laundry, a 2-car detached garage (buried power lines), large closets, a fantastic screened porch, and a new roof. This home is amazing- charm, history, fantastic updates, convenience, and priced to sell. This is the one you have dreamed about; you will be proud to live here.

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