Located in the Downtown Historic District, 213 24th St. N. offers ~8,800 sq. ft of unparalleled and uniquely private urban living experience in the heart of one of Birmingham’s most coveted neighborhoods. This one-of-a-kind home is ideally situated only steps away from the city’s finest dining and nightlife, while retaining neighborhood-like tranquility due to its fortified construction and private and secluded courtyard. Now in its centennial year, 213 is a home with history and soul; a sanctuary and a showcase. 

Originally built in 1925, the J.P. Gorman building was wholly reimagined as a luxurious modern live/work single family home, including graciously designed living spaces and an open commercial storefront perfect for a gallery or professional workspace. Robust four course brick walls conceal an airy, elegant balance of industrial loft chic and the warm polish of meticulously curated amenities. Vintage materials, custom millwork and artisanal handcrafted steel accentuate the colossal open floor plan. 50’ wide expanses with soaring 11-16’ ceilings are bathed in natural light by an abundance of oversized windows stretching wall to wall along the South, East and West. Nothing was overlooked in designing the perfect harmony of functionality, historic charm and modern sophistication.

Through the custom architectural steel facade along 24th Street lies a vast two story foyer with newly restored steel & concrete stairs to the main living level – its dramatic height and imposing construction setting the tone for the grand scale and rugged elegance within. The 36’ high expanse opens into a lavishly lit 1000 sq. ft. great room with soaring 16’ ceilings and exposed brick walls. Immediately adjoining the elevated living and dining platform sits a giant fully-equipped kitchen with monolithic glass and brushed steel floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, completed by a highly functional 12’ island. A decadent 1920’s inspired two-story lounge lies just beyond the kitchen, including an upper wet bar with massive glass showcase shelving for your finest spirits and a secluded absinthe-themed den beneath its glass floor. Along the 80’ gallery hallway are two well appointed bedrooms concealed by 8’ Brazilian mahogany sliding doors, a scenic glass-walled  library, spacious home office and catwalk overlooking the 1st floor atrium. The 450 sq. ft. primary bedroom features dual walk in closets and spacious en suite bathroom with jet tub and steam shower. The 1st floor houses a soundproof professional home studio, large two garage and workshop, gym, walk-in vault and separated commercial space.

Enjoy mornings overlooking the bustling 2nd Avenue North corridor from the shaded western balcony and restful evenings set to the calming backdrop of the secluded east courtyard’s 18’ waterfall. Massive 10’ windows along the living room offer unobstructed views of the downtown skyline with magnificent sunsets. Sunrises are best enjoyed from the glass-wrapped library before a quick stroll down the alley to Last Call Bakery and June Coffee for a morning treat, or just across the street for a delightful brunch at Frothy Monkey.

Great care was taken to maximize reuse and repurposing of original 1920’s materials from the building, including over 3,000 sq. ft of antique heart pine flooring, original beams, trusses and joists, upcycled steel window frames, massive steel wrapped doors, fire stairs and much more.

The mixed-use zoned 213 building features 3 bedrooms (one serving as a sound-proofed professional home studio, convertible to two bedrooms for a total of four), 3 en suite baths, 2 half baths, giant living room and dining room areas on an elevated deck opening onto a 12’ balcony, open floor plan kitchen with massive 12’ island, library, dedicated home office, 2 story wet bar with glass floor, gym, private climate controlled two car garage with workshop, 10’ walled courtyard connected to a 600+ sq ft interior atrium w/ kitchenette, concealed vault, exhaustive storage spaces, a ~2,100 sq ft commercial storefront and much more. It is perfect for entertaining – comfortably seating 50+ guests in the west-facing great room or host 100+ with a gallery configuration in either the 2nd floor great room or the 1st floor courtyard-adjacent atrium. Renovation was completed in 2019 with entirely new construction throughout the fortress-like four course brick shell including 100% new electrical, plumbing, sewer and optional natural gas. New TPO roofing and high R-value insulation was installed in 2022 with a 20 year warranty. HVAC systems newly installed in 2017.