Maple Grove Home for Sale

Maple Grove in Birmingham is a neighborhood characterized by its early to mid-20th century homes, predominantly full-brick ranch-style houses and Craftsman-style bungalows. Possible highlights include basements, spacious yards and covered front porches. The area's forested landscape contributes to a sense of seclusion. Pine Knoll Park, just a mile west, offers a playground and tennis and basketball courts, while the Brownsville Heights Community Center provides activities like arts and crafts. Within several miles are the public Roebuck Golf Course and East Lake Park, which has a walking path around a 45-acre artificial lake. Ruffner Mountain, about 4 miles from Maple Grove, has scenic vistas and miles of woodland trails. Places to eat in the area include Milo's Hamburgers and The Crab Barrack, which specializes in seafood dishes and craft cocktails. Ruby's Cafe in East Lake serves soul food staples. The Maple Grove Neighborhood Association meets monthly at the Brownsville Heights Community Center, and the East Lake Farmers Market is held on Saturdays, from May through October. There's access to Interstate 59 about 4 miles south of Maple Grove, and the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is about 6 miles away. The trip to downtown Birmingham is roughly 10 miles.