For Sale992d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs

17 Center St

Bessemer, AL, 35020 • 35020 • Jefferson County

$99,000

$50/sqft

-$21,000 since Jul 21, 2023

Down payment assistance available

5Beds

2Baths

1,972Sqft

0.2 acLot

1925Built

Property DNA

4 highlights

Waterfront Property

Character Home

Built 1925 · 101 years of history

Bessemer

35020

Outdoor Living

Porch Screened

This home is getting attention

Listed 992 days ago · 250 views · 11 saves

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

250 views

People checking out this listing

11 saves

Buyers have saved this home

992 days on market

Established listing

$50/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1925 · Historic

Large home accessible to public transportation seeking new owners.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$646/month

Principal & Interest$514

Property Tax$99

Insurance$33

Down payment20% ($19,800)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $79,200 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1925

HeatingNone

CoolingNone

ParkingOpen Parking

Lot8,712 sqft

Days on Zillow992 Days

Price/sqft$50

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

ConditionFixer

Year built1925

Stories1

Systems

HeatingNone

CoolingNone

ConstructionVinyl Siding

Water / SewerPublic

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingDriveway

BasementCrawl Space

Lot8,712 sqft

Location & Tax

Neighborhood35020

Annual tax$757

Parcel3800163020014000

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths2

Features & details

13 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Smooth Ceilings

Tub/Shower Combo

Appliances

Electric Oven

Refrigerator

Electric Water Heater

Flooring

Carpet

Subflooring

Heating

None

Cooling

None

Laundry

Electric Dryer Hookup

Washer Hookup

Main Level

Laundry Room

Yes

Exterior Features

Parking

Driveway

Construction

Vinyl Siding

Patio & Porch

Porch Screened

Lot Features

Interior Lot

Views

None

Pool Features

None

Utilities

Sewer Connected

Room details

10 rooms detailed

Bedroom1

First

Bedroom2

First

Bedroom3

First

Bedroom4

First

Bedroom5

First

Bathroom1

First

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusFor Sale

Days on market992

Tax rate0.61%

Price/sqft$50

On marketJul 9, 2023

PostedJul 9, 2023

MLS updatedMar 19, 2026

Tour days9

Favorites11

How are the schools in Bessemer?

3 schools rated nearby

Jonesboro Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.4 mi

Bessemer City Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

1.5 mi

Bessemer City High School

High • Public • 9-12

2.1 mi

Location

Bessemer, AL, 35020

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Price history

2 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Jul 21, 2023Price Change$99,000$50GALMLS

Jul 16, 2023Listed For Sale$120,000$61GALMLS

Price Change$99,000

Jul 21, 2023•$50/sqft•GALMLS

Listed For Sale$120,000

Jul 16, 2023•$61/sqft•GALMLS

Tax history

26 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Mar 27, 2025$757$11,020

Mar 27, 2024$757$11,020

Mar 27, 2023$757$11,020

Mar 27, 2022$503$7,320

Mar 27, 2021$559$8,140

Mar 27, 2020$559$8,140

Mar 27, 2019$559$8,140

Mar 27, 2018$507$7,380

Mar 27, 2017$507$7,380

Mar 27, 2016$507$7,380

Mar 27, 2015$507$7,380

Mar 27, 2014$568$7,240

Mar 27, 2013$465$7,240

Mar 27, 2012$465$6,770

Mar 27, 2011$473$6,890

Mar 27, 2010$473$6,890

Mar 27, 2009$947$13,780

Mar 27, 2008$970$14,120

Mar 27, 2007$954$13,880

Mar 27, 2006$922$13,420

Mar 27, 2005$877$12,760

Mar 27, 2004$830$12,080

Mar 27, 2003$791$11,520

Mar 27, 2002$305$5,060

Mar 27, 2001$305$5,060

Mar 27, 2000$305$5,060

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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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