1816 1st Ave N is currently listed for sale at $3,350,000 for a price per square foot of $83.75.

1816 1st Ave N totals 40,000 square feet of Retail space on a lot spanning 0.32 acres. The property was initially built in 1920.

1816 1st Ave N is located in the Downtown Birmingham neighborhood. There are 3 other retail properties listed for sale in the neighborhood. In terms of ease of commuting, the area has a walk score of 87, indicating that it is very walkable.

Spencer Building

For Sale

1816 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203

Premier Downtown Birmingham location along 1st Avenue North adjacent to Pizitz Residences & Food Hall, McWane Science Center, and within blocks of Elyton Hotel and Innovation Depot.Introducing a prime investment opportunity in Downtown Birmingham's Innovation District. This historic 40,000 SF building, constructed in 1920 and zoned B4, features a rear loading dock, new roof (2020), 2 elevators, existing sprinklers, and 2 rear parking spaces. With its strategic location and rich history, this property offers a versatile canvas for retail and street retail ventures. Don't miss this chance to be part of Birmingham's dynamic commercial landscape.

Building Details

For Sale $3,350,000
Property Type Retail - Street Retail
Property Size 40,000 SF
Lot Size 0.32 Acre
Additional Rent Price on request
Year Built 1920
Date Updated Sep 16, 2026

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Contacts

Casey Howard

Cushman & Wakefield / EGS Commercial Real Estate

Location

City Birmingham, AL
Neighborhood Downtown Birmingham
Zip Code 35203
Market Birmingham

Map
Street

Walk score 87/100 Very Walkable
Transit score 50/100 Good Transit
Bike score 69/100 Bikeable

Points of Interest

Birmingham

0.11 miles

Texaco

0.47 miles

Mac's One Stop

0.47 miles

0.68 miles

Chevron

0.69 miles

Shell

0.70 miles

Tesla Supercharger

0.84 miles

Mountain Brook, AL Supercharger

2.76 miles

ChargePoint

8.07 miles

Parking Garage

0.08 miles

4th Avenue Parking Deck

0.50 miles

Alabama Power Company Parking Garage

0.52 miles

Alabama Power

0.52 miles

6th Avenue Deck

0.58 miles

Kirklin Clinic Patient Parking

0.63 miles

UAB 15N

0.74 miles

Express Lot 2

0.74 miles

Admin Parking Deck

0.75 miles

Publix

0.38 miles

Piggly Wiggly

1.58 miles

GreenWise Market at Lane Parke

2.77 miles

Gordo's Mexican food

2.96 miles

Valley Avenue Plaza

2.97 miles

Montgomery Grocery

3.01 miles

Save-A-Lot

3.09 miles

Super Ofertas

3.16 miles

Big Lots

3.34 miles

Target

3.74 miles

Listing Summary

Property Financials

1816 1st Ave N is currently listed for sale at $3,350,000 for a price per square foot of $83.75.
Property Details

1816 1st Ave N totals 40,000 square feet of Retail space on a lot spanning 0.32 acres. The property was initially built in 1920.
Area Characteristics

1816 1st Ave N is located in the Downtown Birmingham neighborhood.

There are 3 other retail properties listed for sale in the neighborhood. In terms of ease of commuting, the area has a walk score of 87, indicating that it is very walkable.