Midcentury modern homes don’t hit the market all that often in Birmingham, Alabama—but this recently listed residence in the suburb of Mountain Brook proves that there are gems to be found. Built in 1958, the T-shaped residence comes with classic period details including glossy wood paneling and walls of windows that provide views of the wooded lot. The current owners have also updated the home for contemporary living with a new kitchen and fresh finishes.

While the home’s designer is unknown, the surrounding area features several residences by prolific local architect Fritz Woehle, who moved to Birmingham in the late 1950s. Woehle designed many homes in Mountain Brook during the 1960s, although this particular home pre-dates his arrival.

The home has a split-level floor plan, with a two-story section running perpendicular to the main living room. The kitchen and the dining room are located along the ground floor to provide access to a wooded side yard, while the top level features several bedrooms with en suite bathrooms— including a principal suite with a private balcony.

In total, the residence offers four bedrooms and five full bathrooms—some of which retain original features, while others have been fully modernized. The home’s position in the middle of a densely forested, one-acre lot also creates a sense of privacy—the neighbors and the street can barely be seen from within. The property is also conveniently located less than eight miles from downtown Birmingham. Keep scrolling to see more of the home, currently listed for $600,000.

3600 Dover Drive in Mountain Brook, Alabama, is currently available for $600,000 by Jeffrey Klinner of Keller Williams Homewood.

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Asking $600K, This Midcentury Home Is a Rare Find Near Birmingham, Alabama