For Sale41d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs

708 Borah Ave

Bessemer, AL, 35020 • 35020 • Jefferson County

$39,900

$25/sqft

-$10,000 since Mar 6, 2026

Down payment assistance available

4Beds

1Baths

1,578Sqft

0.71 acLot

1900Built

Property DNA

4 highlights

Waterfront Property

Character Home

Built 1900 · 126 years of history

None

35020

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

This home is getting attention

Listed 41 days ago · 519 views · 19 saves

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

519 views

People checking out this listing

19 saves

Buyers have saved this home

41 days on market

Established listing

$25/sqft

Price per square foot

Selling Soon Prediction

Moderate

This home ranks in the top 34% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1900 · Historic

This single family home in Bessemer, Alabama offers 1,578 square feet of living space on a 0.71-acre lot. Built in 1900, this one story property features 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$260/month

Principal & Interest$207

Property Tax$40

Insurance$13

Down payment20% ($7,980)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $31,920 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1900

HeatingNone

CoolingNone

ParkingOpen Parking

Lot0.71 Acres

Days on Zillow41 Days

Price/sqft$25

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

Year built1900

Stories1

Systems

HeatingNone

CoolingNone

ConstructionBrick Over Foundation

Water / SewerPublic / Other

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingOn Street

Lot0.71 Acres

Location & Tax

Neighborhood35020

Annual tax$264

Parcel3800154004002000

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

11 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

None

Smooth Ceilings

Tub/Shower Combo

Appliances

None

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

None

Cooling

None

Laundry

None

Exterior Features

Exterior

None

Parking

On Street

Construction

Brick Over Foundation

Views

None

Pool Features

None

Room details

7 rooms detailed

Bedroom1

First

8×8 ft64 sqft

Bedroom2

First

8×8 ft64 sqft

Bedroom3

First

8×8 ft64 sqft

Bedroom4

First

8×8 ft64 sqft

Kitchen

First

Living Room

First

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusFor Sale

Days on market41

Est. rent$1,202/mo

Tax rate0.61%

Price/sqft$25

On marketFeb 14, 2026

PostedFeb 14, 2026

MLS updatedMar 19, 2026

Tour days6

Favorites19

How are the schools in Bessemer?

3 schools rated nearby

Greenwood Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-5

3.4 mi

Bessemer City Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

2.9 mi

Bessemer City High School

High • Public • 9-12

3.7 mi

Location

Bessemer, AL, 35020

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Price history

2 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Mar 6, 2026Price Change$39,900$25GALMLS

Feb 14, 2026Listed For Sale$49,900$32GALMLS

Price Change$39,900

Mar 6, 2026•$25/sqft•GALMLS

Listed For Sale$49,900

Feb 14, 2026•$32/sqft•GALMLS

Tax history

26 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Mar 27, 2025$264$3,840

Mar 27, 2024$519$7,560

Mar 27, 2023$519$7,560

Mar 27, 2022$425$6,180

Mar 27, 2021$425$6,180

Mar 27, 2020$425$6,180

Mar 27, 2019$425$6,180

Mar 27, 2018$383$5,580

Mar 27, 2017$383$5,580

Mar 27, 2016$434$6,320

Mar 27, 2015$434$6,320

Mar 27, 2014$444$6,240

Mar 27, 2013$428$6,240

Mar 27, 2012$428$6,236

Mar 27, 2011$434$6,320

Mar 27, 2010$434$6,320

Mar 27, 2009$434$6,320

Mar 27, 2008$441$6,420

Mar 27, 2007$437$6,360

Mar 27, 2006$427$6,220

Mar 27, 2005$413$6,020

Mar 27, 2004$296$4,300

Mar 27, 2003$285$4,140

Mar 27, 2002$140$3,660

Mar 27, 2001$140$3,660

Mar 27, 2000$140$3,660

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Bessemer, AL • Jefferson County

Nearby cities

BessemerBirminghamCenter PointHomewoodHooverMc CallaMountain BrookTrussville

Nearby zip codes

35020350213502235023

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