Garden Highlands Homes for Sale

Nature, elevation and history intermix in the aptly named neighborhood of Garden Highlands. This area once boomed when the materials for creating iron were discovered. Housing construction took off to shelter the iron miners, and Birmingham took on the nickname of “The Magic City.” But now this is a post-industrial community. The popular Red Mountain Park borders to the east, influencing the area with outdoorsy culture. Garden Highlands is close to commercial strips, though, giving it a suburban quality. Plus, the bustling amenities of downtown Birmingham are accessible via key transportation routes, as Realtor Chelsea Musser with eXp Realty points out. “We have an international airport that’s incredibly easy to fly in and out of. Plus, it’s been renovated, so as of late, getting to the airport early and hanging out isn’t so bad.” Prairie style, Craftsman style and New Traditional homes are spread throughout the area, creating an eclectic aesthetic. Large front yards are common, with homes set back comfortably from the streets. Porches and verandas add definition, and thickly wooded areas provide a natural backdrop. A small grid of straight streets makes the neighborhood easy to