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Historic Downtown Retail Building
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$3,350,000

1816 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203

Historic 1920 retail building in a B4 zone with rear loading dock, two elevators, and existing sprinklers.

Property Size40,000 SF
Price / SF$83.75
Days on Market55

Property Features for 1816 1st Ave N

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 40,000 SF
Total Parking Spaces 2
Property subtype Retail
Zoning B4

Warehouse & Industrial

Dock-High Doors 1
Sprinkler System Yes

Building Details

Building Size 40,000 SF
Year Built 1920
Year Renovated 2020
Listing Agency: Cushman & Wakefield / EGS Commercial Real Estate
Listed By: Casey Howard · License #000110233
Source: Egsinc
Added: Jul 13 Changed: Sep 3 Last Checked: Sep 4 at 3:56AM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Cushman & Wakefield / EGS Commercial Real Estate

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This historic retail building was constructed in 1920 and is zoned B4. The property offers approximately 2 elevators, existing sprinkler system, a rear loading dock, and two rear parking spaces. A new roof was installed in 2020, providing recent exterior capital updates.

Located in downtown Birmingham along 1st Avenue North, the building is adjacent to Pizitz Residences & Food Hall and near the McWane Science Center. It is also within blocks of the Elyton Hotel and Innovation Depot.

The configuration supports retail and street retail concepts, with convenient service access via the rear loading dock and parking located at the rear.

Key Highlights

  • Historic 1920 building with 40,000 SF of retail space in Downtown Birmingham
  • Zoned B4 and located along 1st Avenue North adjacent to Pizitz Residences & Food Hall
  • Rear loading dock plus existing sprinklers

Property Analytics

Current Use

Retail space

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Dental Office Locksmith Computer & Electronic Repair (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Catering Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

1
Dock-high doors
Yes
Sprinkler system

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

646
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 35203, AL

3,595
Population
2,114
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
41%
College-Educated
83%
High-School Grad
2.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,712
Density / Sq Mi
$46,829
Median Household Income
$51,183
Median Earnings
$954
Median Rent
$288,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Birmingham, AL

8.1% 2019
7.3% 2020
6.4% 2021
5.9% 2022
5% 2023
6% 2024
6.1% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Historic 1920 retail building in a B4 zone with rear loading dock, two elevators, and existing sprinklers.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 1816 1st Ave N Birmingham, AL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,350,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic 1920 building with 40,000 SF of retail space in Downtown Birmingham; Zoned B4 and located along 1st Avenue North adjacent to Pizitz Residences & Food Hall; Rear loading dock plus existing sprinklers
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