The Gingerbread House

Where Character Meets Possibility in Crestwood

You can’t walk down 5th Court South without noticing it — the little storybook cottage with the steep roofline and timeless grin of a front porch. Around here, we call it The Gingerbread House. It’s one of those homes that looks like it could’ve been plucked straight from a fairytale — just with better plumbing.

Built in an era when doorways were framed like art and every knob was made of glass, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home wears its age beautifully. Sure, it’s a little scuffed around the edges, but that’s part of the charm. It’s the kind of place that feels like it’s been loved — and is ready for someone new to love it again.

Inside, you’ll find hardwoods that have heard every conversation since the Beatles were still together, solid wood doors that close with that satisfying “click” modern homes can’t duplicate, and those delicate glass knobs that catch the afternoon light like jewelry.

The updates you actually want have already been handled — HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and a gas water heater all replaced in 2014. A new dishwasher and microwave. The interior and exterior got a fresh coat of paint in 2020, so the bones are solid. What’s left is the fun part: making it yours.

Paint the kitchen cabinets a bold color. Add a flower box or two out front. This isn’t a project house — it’s a personality house, waiting for someone who sees potential the way artists see blank canvases.

And yes, it’s being sold as-is — because sometimes a good home just needs a good match, not a full makeover.

Located in Crestwood, one of Birmingham’s most beloved neighborhoods, you’re minutes from Avondale’s restaurants, UAB, and downtown, with sidewalks shaded by old trees that have seen it all.

If you’ve been looking for a home that feels a little bit magical, this might be your sign. 🪄 Roxanne Hale 205–352–7742 or email rhal@soldbyarthouse.com

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