Birmingham Neighborhood Guide

  • Forest / Redmont Parks
    Crestwood, Forest, Redmont Park
    Area Highlights:

    Historic Crestwood, Highland Park, Forest Park and Redmont Park are popular urban neighborhoods on the city’s Southside. The neighborhoods were developed in the early 1900's but have really flourished in the last twenty years as many professionals have relocated there and renovations are plentiful. Redmont Park in particular has some of Birmingham’s finest homes with gorgeous views from Red Mountain.

  • Homewood / Hollywood
    Homewood / Hollywood
    Area Highlights:

    Homewood is easily Birmingham's coolest and most walkable suburb with its Soho Square and pedestrian-friendly downtown. Made up of many well-maintained bungalows thank to the efforts of young families renovating vast tracts of forgettable houses into beautiful tidy wooded neighborhoods. Also be sure to check out the interesting up-scale neighborhoods of Hollywood and Mayfair.

  • Altadena / Heatherwood
    Altadena / Heatherwood
    Area Highlights:

    The Altadena, Heatherwood, and Meadowbrook developments cross the Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, and Hoover city limits so school system choice plays a role has you explore the various options within these communities. The the Altadena Golf Club and Heather Lake locations within the housing zone may also play an important role in your selection. Indian Springs Village is also situated in the center of these neighborhoods.

  • Hoover / Riverchase
    Hoover / Riverchase
    Area Highlights:

    Hoover is the largest suburb of Birmingham, with the state’s third highest rated school system. It is also the area's shopping mecca, and home of Alabama's largest indoor shopping mall, The Riverchase Galleria. One of the more popular neighborhoods within Hoover is Riverchase Country Club and is a must see along with Trace Crossings and Lake Crest.

  • Ross Bridge / Preserve
    Ross Bridge / Preserve
    Area Highlights:

    Ross Bridge was named the best community in America by the National Association of Home Builders in 2010. Composed of a number of distinct neighborhoods, village center, resort / spa, and its crown jewel a Robert Trent Jones golf course how can one go wrong? Also visit the developer's nearby community; The Preserve, just a short dive east.

  • Helena / Pelham
    Helena / Pelham
    Area Highlights:

    The Helena / Pelham, Al area of greater Birmingham was recently voted the "Best Place to Live in Alabama", thus if you are exploring the area don't leave it unnoticed . Moreover if you are following our golf theme don't forget about the Ballantrae Golf Club named as one of the best new public courses and one of the top 50 courses for women by Golf Digest.

  • Downtown / Southside
    Downtown / Southside
    Area Highlights:

    The New Birmingham Operation has been successful in rescuing hundreds of vacant downtown buildings in recent years. Several hundred residential lofts have been constructed and these new urban pioneer residents will be the inspiration of revitalization. The Downtown Loft District, Liv On Fifth Condominiums, and Watts Tower are prime examples of this endevor.

  • Mountain Brook Area
    Mountian Brook
    Area Highlights:

    Historic Mountain Brook was established in 1929 and its stately tree growth bears this out. The city's school district is rated the highest in the state, and Mountain Brook residents unquestionably make up a large number of Birmingham’s movers and shakers. Several neighborhoods dot its borders including Crestline and Mountain Brook estates

  • Vestavia / Liberty Park
    Vestavia Hills / Liberty Park
    Area Highlights:

    Vestavia Hills, one of Birmingham’s most popular suburbs also has the second highest rated school system in the state. The city has been successful in preserving the natural environment along the Cahaba River. While the Liberty Park neighborhood sets a local standard for luxury homes, Pumphouse Village, and Miller Hill are also worthy of a personal visit.

  • Greystone / Shoal Creek
    Greystone / Shoal Creek
    Area Highlights:

    Southeast of the city center along the 280 corridor lies the Greystone and Shoal Creek Country Clubs. Shoal Creek being the most widely known has hosted of two PGA championships. A multitude of golfing oriented neighborhoods have been built and the surrounding housing development is large. Be sure to check out Greystone Legacy, Greystone Hoover, and Shoal Creek.

  • Highland Lakes
    Highland Lakes
    Area Highlights:

    Highland Lakes, is a very large gated community located in the rolling Appalachian foothills south of the city. Covering nearly 1700 acres you will find lakes, parks, walking trails, and plenty of friendly neighbors. This distinctive residential community leverages the environment and mountain surroundings, to offer residents a small town feel, while providing modern amenities and incredible homes!

  • Chelsea Park / Mt Laurel
    Chelsea Park / Mt Laurel
    Area Highlights:

    Chelsea Park is one Birmingham's fastest growing master planned communities and with a variety of home plans Chelsea Park makes living in a master-planned community an attainable goal across a range of budgets. Amenities like lakes, parks, and walking trails abound within 8-9 different neighborhoods. For a real treat also be sure to check out nearby and neo-traditionally designed Mt Laurel.

 

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Address: 458 Lake Chelsea Way

Price: $175,000

City: Chelsea, AL 35043

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2

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Todays New Listings

MLS# 562725

Address: 217 22nd Ave Ne

Price: $19,900

City: Birmingham, AL 35215

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1

Office: Zhou Consulting, Llc

Neighborhood: Center Point

Todays New Listings

MLS# 563698

Address: 185 Hidden Cove Cir

Price: $104,900

City: Pelham, AL 35124

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Office: Realtysouth-over The Mtn

Neighborhood: Hidden Creek

Todays New Listings

MLS# 563971

Address: 1215 29th St S

Price: $324,900

City: Birmingham, AL 35205

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5

Office: Lah - Mountain Brook Branch

Neighborhood: Highland Avenue

Todays New Listings

MLS# 564107

Address: 1667 Hollyhills Rd

Price: $229,900

City: Lincoln, AL 35096

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2

Office: Era King - Lincoln

Neighborhood: None

Todays New Listings

MLS# 547470

Address: 210 Primrose Path

Price: $234,900

City: Sylacauga, AL 35150

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5

Office: Atkinson Real Estate, Llc

Neighborhood: Cresent Heights

Todays New Listings

MLS# 554613

Address: 3005 Highland Ave

Price: $145,000

City: Birmingham, AL 35205

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Office: Walton Brown Real Estate

Neighborhood: Avalon

Todays New Listings

MLS# 540663

Address: **** ****

Price: $77,000

City: Vestavia Hills, AL 35226

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1.5

Office: Romano Properties, Llc

Neighborhood: Vestavia Villa Condo

Todays New Listings

MLS# 547746

Address: 217 Country Club Dr

Price: $259,000

City: Leeds, AL 35094

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3

Office: Lah - Mountain Brook Branch

Neighborhood: Country Club Oaks

Todays New Listings

MLS# 559022

Address: 939 Copena Dr

Price: $219,900

City: Pelham, AL 35124

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.5

Office: Mega 2000 Realty

Neighborhood: Indian Wood Forest

Todays New Listings

MLS# 564147

Address: 42 Cross Creek Dr

Price: $848,000

City: Mountain Brook, AL 35213

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5.5

Office: Realtysouth-mb-cahaba Rd

Neighborhood: Cross Creek

Todays New Listings

MLS# 561544

Address: 910 Shades Rd

Price: $279,900

City: Homewood, AL 35209

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1

Office: Lah - Mountain Brook Branch

Neighborhood: Edgewood

Todays New Listings

MLS# 564205

Address: 301 Old Rocky Ridge Rd

Price: $79,900

City: Birmingham, AL 35216

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.5

Office: Lucas And Associates

Neighborhood: Rocky Ridge Townhomes

Todays New Listings

MLS# 564102

Address: 180 Cambridge Cir

Price: $105,900

City: Montevallo, AL 35115

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1

Office: Real Estate Assoc.-branch 1

Neighborhood: Canterbury Estates

Todays New Listings

MLS# 558026

Address: 620 Chesser Ct

Price: $178,400

City: Chelsea, AL 35043

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2

Office: Home Team Realty

Neighborhood: Chesser Plantation

Todays New Listings

MLS# 563820

Address: 1609 Poole St

Price: $69,900

City: Leeds, AL 35094

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1

Office: Bob Watkins Realty

Neighborhood: Rowans Subdivision

Todays New Listings

MLS# 563815

Address: 2061 Lancaster Rd

Price: $314,500

City: Homewood, AL 35209

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3.5

Office: Keller Williams Realty Bham

Neighborhood: Hollywood Villas

Todays New Listings

MLS# 564207

Address: 3502 Wildewood Dr

Price: $89,900

City: Pelham, AL 35124

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Office: Lucas And Associates

Neighborhood: Wildewood Village

Todays New Listings

MLS# 564132

Address: 116 37th Ave Ne

Price: $77,900

City: Birmingham, AL 35215

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2

Office: Russell Realty & Associates

Neighborhood: Parkway Estates

Todays New Listings

MLS# 564210

Address: 2809 Southwood View

Price: $118,200

City: Bessemer, AL 35022

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Office: Lucas And Associates

Neighborhood: Southwood Parc

Todays New Listings

MLS# 564099

Address: 1010 Eagle Mountain Ln

Price: $544,900

City: Birmingham, AL 35242

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4.5

Office: Re/max Southern Homes-280

Neighborhood: Eagle Point

Todays New Listings

MLS# 564163

Address: 5625 Park Side Cir

Price: $207,500

City: Hoover, AL 35244

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3

Office: Coldwell Banker Preferred Prop

Neighborhood: Lake Cyrus

Todays New Listings

MLS# 564128

Address: 5248 Clairmont Ave

Price: $159,900

City: Birmingham, AL 35222

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2

Office: Realtysouth-mb-cahaba Rd

Neighborhood: Crestwood Hills

Todays New Listings

MLS# 564187

Address: 3699 Old Margaret Rd

Price: $179,900

City: Odenville, AL 35120

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2

Office: J. Huggins Realty Inc

Neighborhood: Maple Crest

Todays New Listings

MLS# 564097

Address: 217 23rd Ave Ne

Price: $84,500

City: Center Point, AL 35215

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2

Office: Re/max Realty Brokers

Neighborhood: Walden

Todays New Listings

MLS# 564127

Address: 2079 Portobello Rd

Price: $197,500

City: Birmingham, AL 35242

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5

Office: The Sheridan Network.com, Inc.

Neighborhood: Edenton

Todays New Listings

MLS# 564130

Address: 609 Ashwood Ln

Price: $169,900

City: Trussville, AL 35173

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2

Office: Realtysouth-trussville Office

Neighborhood: None

Todays New Listings

MLS# 564131

Address: 1329 Woodland Ave Sw

Price: $10,000

City: Birmingham, AL 35211

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1

Office: Buy Now Realty

Neighborhood: West End

Todays New Listings

MLS# 564166

Address: 7448 Plantation Rd

Price: $109,900

City: Pinson, AL 35126

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2

Office: Re/max Realty Brokers

Neighborhood: Carriage Hills

Todays New Listings

MLS# 564120

Address: 2662 Paden Pl

Price: $329,000

City: Vestavia Hills, AL 35226

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.5

Office: Southstar Properties

Neighborhood: Green View

Todays New Listings

MLS# 564206

Address: 4029 40th Ave N

Price: $8,500

City: Birmingham, AL 35217

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1

Office: Lucas And Associates

Neighborhood: Inglenook