1712 12th St SBirmingham · For sale Contact agent

Turnkey Airbnb Duplex for Sale · Birmingham, AL

Duplex for Sale in Birmingham, AL

This duplex for sale in Birmingham, AL is a turnkey Airbnb: two renovated, fully furnished short-term rental units, ready to host on day one.

Duplex for sale in Birmingham, AL: 1712 12th Street South, a turnkey Airbnb with two furnished units Unit A living room with an arched opening to the dining room and a white brick fireplace Unit B kitchen with teal cabinets, butcher-block counters and stainless appliances Unit A bedroom with a teal velvet headboard and patterned wallpaper The covered front porch with a lit fire table and rattan chairs
  • ½ mileTo UAB HospitalFive Points and downtown are 5 minutes
  • 2 doorsPrivate entrancesFront porch for A, rear entry for B
  • In-unitLaundryA washer and dryer in each unit
  • Sleeps 12Across both units6 guests per unit, rent them together or apart
  • 5,282 ft²Lot40 × 132 ft, parking pad at the rear
  • New roofBig-ticket items doneNew foundation and AC units too

The property

Two short-term rentals under one roof.

1712 12th Street South is a 1920 Birmingham duplex we took down to the studs and rebuilt as two separate Airbnb units: Unit A upstairs and Unit B downstairs.

Each unit has its own entrance, kitchen, living room and bath, so you can rent them separately to two groups, or together for a larger party. The finishes run warm and modern: navy and teal cabinets with butcher-block counters, a white brick fireplace, gold fixtures and furniture picked to photograph well.

Almost nothing big is left for the next owner to replace. The renovation covered:

  • New roof
  • New foundation
  • New AC units
  • New insulation
  • New kitchens
  • New bathrooms
  • New floors
  • New fixtures
  • All new appliances
  • New driveway
  • New beds
  • Luxury sheets and linens
Unit A dining room with a table for six under a woven pendant light
Unit B living room with a pink sofa, a blue rug and woven pendant lights

Turnkey from day one

A furnished vacation rental, ready to operate.

Everything in both units comes with the sale: furniture, beds and linens, kitchenware, décor and guest supplies. Close, and you can take bookings right away.

  • ~$25K Saved on furnishing What it would cost to furnish two units from scratch
  • ~6 wks Time saved No ordering, delivery waits or assembly before your first guest

Property performance

How 1712 has performed.

Both units combined. A full P&L and booking history are available from the listing agent. Plus about $52K in year-one depreciation**.

  • $76KAnnual gross revenueBoth units combined
  • $38KRevenue per unitvs. $32.7K Birmingham average listing (AirDNA)
  • 19%Gross revenue yield$76K revenue ÷ $399K asking price
  • $399KAsking priceSold turnkey and fully furnished

* How we got to 31%

Estimated cash-on-cash return

Cash-on-cash is the cash left over each year after expenses and the mortgage, divided by the cash you put in. Here's the math at 15% and 20% down.

15% down20% down
Cash inDown payment + ~3% closing$71,820$91,770
Loan$339,150$319,200
Mortgage per year7%, 30-year fixed$27,076$25,484
Self-managedExpenses ~35% of revenue → $49,400 left before the mortgage31%$22,324/yr26%$23,916/yr

Based on $76K annual gross revenue and the $399K asking price. Expenses include property tax, insurance, utilities and Wi-Fi for both units, cleaning, supplies, platform fees and repairs. Furnishings are included in the sale, so there are no setup costs. Each 0.5% higher interest rate costs about $1,300 a year. Some lenders require more than 15% down on an investment property or add mortgage insurance. These are estimates, not financial advice; your lender and actual expenses will set the real numbers.

** Cost segregation + 100% bonus depreciation

Write off about $52K in year one

A cost segregation study splits the purchase into short-life parts (furnishings, fixtures, finishes, site work) that can be depreciated right away. With 100% bonus depreciation, all of it can come off your taxes in the first year.

  • ~$52KYear-one bonus depreciation~$36,750 in 5-year property + ~$14,950 in 15-year site improvements
  • ~$19KYear-one tax savingsAt the 37% federal bracket (~$17K at 32%)
  • +$5.3K/yrEvery year afterStraight-line depreciation on the remaining building over 39 years

Assumes 35% of the $399K price is land ($139,650), which can't be depreciated, leaving a $259,350 depreciable basis for the buyer (the renovation is already priced in). Estimate applies the split from a completed cost segregation study on a comparable Birmingham house, which reclassified about 20% of its depreciable basis: 14.2% to 5-year property and 5.8% to 15-year site improvements. Because 1712 is newly renovated and sold with about $25K of furnishings, new appliances, floors, fixtures and a new driveway, the short-life share is likely at or above this estimate, and more if the purchase contract lists the furnishings separately from the real estate. 100% bonus depreciation is permanent for property acquired after January 19, 2025 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act; IRS Notice 2026-11). Using these losses against W-2 or other active income generally requires an average guest stay of 7 days or less and material participation. Not tax advice; talk to your CPA and order your own study.

Birmingham

The Magic City

Tourism. Healthcare. Events. Growth.

Birmingham set a new tourism record in 2025 and runs on year-round demand: hospital and university travel, conventions, concerts and stadium events.

  • 4.17Million 2025 visitors +3.2% year over year Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • $2.62Billion Record 2025 tourism impact Up from $2.2B in 2021 Greater Birmingham CVB
  • 3.28Million BHM airport passengers Highest annual total, 2025 Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl. Airport
  • 53,747Jobs Supported by tourism Jefferson County, 2025 Greater Birmingham CVB
  • ~28,000Employees UAB Alabama's largest single employer University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • $8.3Billion UAB impact in Birmingham 73,595 jobs supported UAB Economic Impact Report
  • 226K+Fans Protective Stadium, 2025 +25% year over year BJCC Authority
  • 9,300Seats Coca-Cola Amphitheater Downtown concert venue Live Nation

Location + demand

Half a mile from UAB Hospital. Booked year-round.

1712 sits half a mile from UAB Hospital, the center of medical care for all of Alabama. People come from every corner of the state, and beyond, for treatment, training and work here. That keeps demand steady in every season, not just on game weekends.

  • ½ mileFrom the front door to UAB Hospital
  • #5Largest hospital in the U.S.
  • 1,400Hospital beds
  • 929KPatients cared for in 2025, a record

Source: UAB News, 2026. UAB Hospital is also the only Level I trauma center in central and north Alabama.

Medical professionals

Traveling nurses, residents, visiting physicians and researchers who need a furnished place close to the hospital for weeks or months at a time.

Patients and their families

People traveling to UAB for surgery, cancer care, transplants and specialist visits, plus the family members who come with them. Treatment schedules mean longer, repeat stays.

Students and visitors

UAB students, visiting parents, graduations, conferences and recruiting trips, on top of Birmingham's concerts, games and weekend travelers.

Birmingham

STR Demand

Birmingham's short-term rental market is getting stronger as supply shrinks. Revenue per listing is up while the number of active listings has fallen, so fewer hosts are splitting more demand.

  • $166Average daily rateTrailing 12 months
  • $98RevPAR+7.9% year over year
  • 98of 100AirDNA market score
  • $32.7KAvg. annual revenue per listing
  • ~1,800Active STR listings−38.4% year over year
  • 95of 100Seasonality scoreSteady demand all year

Source: AirDNA, Birmingham, AL market data, updated October 20, 2026 (trailing 12 months to September 2026).

The two units

Upstairs and downstairs.

Rent them one at a time to two different groups, or together for families and bigger parties.

Unit A living room with an arched opening to the dining room

Unit A · Upstairs

Enter through the yellow front door off the covered porch. A fireplace living room opens through an arch to a dining table for six. The navy kitchen has a breakfast nook, and the laundry closet has a full-size washer and dryer.

Bedrooms
2
Baths
1
Sleeps
6
Entry
Front door off the porch
Parking
Street

See Unit A photos

Unit B living room with a pink sofa and a blue rug

Unit B · Downstairs

The lower level, with its own entrance at the back. It has a pink-and-teal living room, a teal kitchen with a breakfast bar, a walk-in glass shower and a stacked washer and dryer.

Bedrooms
2
Baths
1
Sleeps
6
Entry
Private entrance at the rear
Parking
Parking pad at the rear

See Unit B photos

Photos

Birmingham duplex for sale photos

The front of the house with wood stairs and planters
Covered porch with a lit fire table and rattan chairs
Unit A living room with an arched opening
Unit A white brick fireplace with armchairs
Unit A dining table for six
Unit A kitchen with navy cabinets and butcher-block counters
Unit A breakfast nook with a striped bench
Unit A bedroom with a teal headboard and wallpaper
Unit A bedroom with yellow pillows and sheer curtains
Unit A bathroom with a gold faucet and wall shelves
Unit A full-size washer and dryer
The yellow front door to Unit A
Unit B living room with a pink sofa
Unit B living room and dining table
Unit B kitchen with teal cabinets
Unit B breakfast bar with pink stools
Unit B bedroom with mustard curtains
Unit B bedroom with a rust bedspread
Unit B bathroom with a glass shower and gold faucet
Unit B stacked washer and dryer
The green Unit B door
The back of the house and the Unit B parking pad

Good to know

Buyer FAQs

Is it sold furnished?

Yes. Both units come fully furnished and stocked: furniture, beds, linens, kitchenware, décor and guest supplies. That's roughly $25K and about six weeks of ordering and setup you skip.

What does it earn?

About $76,000 a year in gross revenue across both units, roughly $38,000 per unit. The average Birmingham listing earns $32.7K (AirDNA).

Does Birmingham require a short-term rental permit?

Not at this time. The City of Birmingham does not currently require a permit to operate a short-term rental. Buyers should confirm the current rules before closing.

What work was done in the renovation?

New roof, new foundation, new AC units and insulation, new kitchens and bathrooms, new floors and fixtures, all new appliances and a new driveway. The units also have new beds and luxury sheets and linens.

How many guests can it host?

12 in total. Each unit has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath and sleeps 6.

Can I see the financials or tour the property?

Yes. Contact listing agent Shannon Malcom at 205-260-7784 or movedbymalcom@gmail.com for the P&L, booking history or a showing.

Turnkey Birmingham duplex

Own 1712 12th St S.

$399,000, turnkey and fully furnished. Contact the listing agent for the P&L, booking history or a showing.

Email the listing agent Call 205-260-7784

Listing agent Shannon Malcom · 205-260-7784 · movedbymalcom@gmail.com

Call agent · $399K