Located 3 miles southwest of downtown, the historic community of Arlington-West End stands out as the oldest of Birmingham's 99 neighborhoods, going back to the mid-19th century, before Birmingham was even officially recognized as a city. Today, Arlington-West End is a vibrant, active community with a real sense of history and cultural identity.
Students can begin their education from Pre-K to the 8th grade at Washington Elementary School, which scores a C- on Niche. From there, they can attend C-plus-rated A.H. Parker High School, initially founded in 1900 as Birmingham's first public school for Black students. "The young people that come through these halls today are challenged with the awesome history that is behind them," says Barry McNealy, a social studies teacher at Parker High School. "They're taking that history into the future. And we pass it on, and we keep passing it on."
The homes of Arlington-West End are generally not far from the area's historical roots, for better or for worse. Homes originally built in the 1920s and 30s are a common sight and bring a sense of historic charm. Lower-than-average listing prices come with a need for a fair amount of renovation. Narrow sidewalks connect the grid of residential zones to the Princeton Baptist Medical Center and beyond, encouraging a sense of community and walkability. Bungalows are a popular style of home in the area, along with ranch-style. Homes tend to have full lawns with sweetgum trees and red maples that follow the sidewalks and occasional driveway. Fixer-upper ranch homes can be found in the low-$70,000s, while centennial bungalows typically fall in the low-$100,000s. A fully renovated Arts & Crafts home can reach the high-$200,000s.
Originally built in the 1820s, the Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens is the oldest surviving 19th-century home in Birmingham and now serves as a museum house, providing a collection of antiques, artwork and architectural curiosities for visitors from the surrounding area and beyond. Sports fans can visit Rickwood Field, America's oldest baseball park, for tours, history lessons and even the occasional minor league game.
While chain standbys like Subway and McDonalds are conveniently located within Arlington-West End, the area has its share of local dining options, including the WE Community Café: a pay-what-you-can restaurant offering a variety of foods prepared with locally grown ingredients. Keep the kitchen stocked with visits to Sheba Foods.
The Birmingham Artwalk has celebrated the arts with a two-day festival featuring artists, musicians, performers and food since its inception in 2002. For those who want more action, the Magic City Classic has pitted the football teams of Alabama A&M against Alabama State at Birmingham's Logan Field every October since 1945.
Arlington-West End is located just southwest of the connection between Interstate 20 and Interstate 65, making for convenient road trips. Max Transit offers bus service throughout Birmingham, with ten stops in the neighborhood.
Fred Smith
RealtySouth-MB-Crestline
(659) 204-5632
467 Total Sales
5 in Arlington-West End
$37K - $117K Price Range
Steve Parker
Keller Williams Realty Hoover
(205) 379-6172
592 Total Sales
1 in Arlington-West End
$60,675 Price
Sheila Pownall
Real Broker LLC
(659) 204-7333
116 Total Sales
1 in Arlington-West End
$115,000 Price
Lou Hill
EPI Real Estate
(659) 204-7311
103 Total Sales
1 in Arlington-West End
$89,000 Price
Bozeman and Minor Group
ARC Realty Vestavia
(659) 207-4276
405 Total Sales
3 in Arlington-West End
$17K - $40K Price Range
Kourtney Files
Barnes & Associates
(659) 208-2992
25 Total Sales
2 in Arlington-West End
$7K - $38K Price Range
On average, homes in Arlington-West End, Birmingham sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Arlington-West End, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $65,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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