# Birmingham — Top 5 Renovation Picks (Aug 08, 2025) **URL:** \ **Category:** Birmingham\ **Tags:** birmingham, redfin, renovation\ **Created:** [August 9, 2025, 2:38am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/birmingham-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-08-2025/20334 "2025-08-09T02:38:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![reno\_properties](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/reno_properties/32/2809_2.png) [@reno\_properties](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/reno_properties)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2025, 2:38am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/birmingham-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-08-2025/20334/1 "2025-08-09T02:38:35Z")
## 429 86th Pl S — $70,000 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 2 bd / 1 ba / 936 sqft - Price per SqFt: $75 - Lot size: 8,880 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1949 / Single Family Residential - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $70,000 Aug 7, 2025 - Summary: This charming home features beautiful hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace, with a large backyard ideal for expansion or renovation. - Renovation rationale: - Low entry price with a very affordable price per square foot at $75, and a sizable lot of 8,880 sqft provides ample space for potential expansion. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The older build year (1949) suggests potential for renovation upside, while the low price per sqft allows for a significant return on investment through updates or additions. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/AL/Birmingham/429-86th-Pl-S-35206/home/80917794) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/photo/172/bigphoto/559/21427559_0.jpg) ## 903 Rose Ave — $75,000 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 2 bd / 1 ba / 2,112 sqft - Price per SqFt: $36 - Lot size: 7,280 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1960 / Single Family Residential - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $75,000 Aug 7, 2025 - Summary: This spacious home offers a functional layout with room for updates, making it perfect for both investors and first-time buyers. - Renovation rationale: - Extremely low price per square foot at $35, with a generous lot size of 7,280 sqft, provides excellent renovation potential. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The large square footage and low price per sqft enhance the opportunity for significant renovations or conversions, maximizing ARV potential. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/AL/Brighton/903-Rose-Ave-35020/home/81000202) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/photo/172/bigphoto/546/21427546_0.jpg) ## 3900 Willow Ave SW — $32,000 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 3 bd / 1 ba / 1,222 sqft - Price per SqFt: $26 - Lot size: 7,500 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1948 / Single Family Residential - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $32,000 Aug 8, 2025 - Summary: An incredibly low entry price for a single-family home, this property is vacant and ready for a complete renovation. - Renovation rationale: - The price per square foot at $26 is exceptionally low, providing a prime opportunity for a profitable renovation. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - This low purchase price allows for a larger renovation budget, while the older build year indicates significant potential for modern updates and increased value. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/AL/Birmingham/3900-Willow-Ave-SW-35221/home/80979523) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/photo/172/bigphoto/640/21427640_0.jpg) ## 2700 30th Street Ensley — $79,900 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 3 bd / 1 ba / 1,136 sqft - Price per SqFt: $70 - Lot size: 7,000 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1950 / Single Family Residential - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $79,900 Aug 6, 2025 - Summary: This property offers a solid foundation for renovation with a spacious layout and a large backyard for potential expansion. - Renovation rationale: - A competitive price per square foot at $70, combined with a practical lot size, makes this a compelling renovation opportunity. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The older build year enhances the potential for value-add renovations, while the reasonable price allows for a feasible renovation budget. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/AL/Birmingham/2700-30th-Street-Ensley-35208/home/80961790) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/photo/172/bigphoto/621/21427621_0.jpg) ## 801 Windover Pl — $149,900 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 4 bd / 1.5 ba / 1,804 sqft - Price per SqFt: $83 - Lot size: 15,681 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1970 / Single Family Residential - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $149,900 Aug 8, 2025 - Summary: This well-maintained home on a large lot features original hardwoods and extra living space, perfect for a family or investment. - Renovation rationale: - Low entry price and a reasonable price per square foot at $83, along with a substantial lot size of 15,681 sqft, present excellent renovation potential. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The spacious lot size and layout flexibility provide opportunities for expansions or modifications, maximizing the property’s value post-renovation. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/AL/Birmingham/801-Windover-Pl-35215/home/80863330) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/photo/172/bigphoto/218/21427218_C.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2025, 10:11am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/birmingham-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-08-2025/20334/2 "2025-08-15T10:11:25Z")
Correct and cheap for lower people ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_curtis](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_curtis/32/2766_2.png) [@Tim\_curtis](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_curtis)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2025, 3:41pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/birmingham-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-08-2025/20334/3 "2025-08-15T15:41:11Z")
I just so love the green surroundings ---
**Author:** ![Theodore\_3456](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/theodore_3456/32/2821_2.png) [@Theodore\_3456](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Theodore_3456)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2025, 8:22am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/birmingham-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-08-2025/20334/4 "2025-08-16T08:22:30Z")
Woah 🤯 The Fourth is sooo beautiful ❤