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Thick forests miles from downtown Birmingham
Located between the artsy Eastlake neighborhood and Ruffner Mountain Preserve, Brown Springs is a green stretch of residential zones that connects Birmingham’s urban atmosphere with the wetlands and forests to the east. Formerly an agricultural area, the community still maintains a more verdant, secluded atmosphere than one might expect, so close to the fast pace of the nearby Magic City. Greenery festoons streets with a rural atmosphere, and backyards end in busy thickets of oak and hickory trees that stretch into the mountains in the distance.
You can see the trees growing in between the overall landscape of Brown Springs in Birmingham.
Brown Springs is located near the interstate for an easy commute.
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The natural beauty of Ruffner Mountain Preserve
The southern end of Brown Springs cuts into the thick of the Ruffner Mountain Preserve, which consists of over 1,000 acres of forests, wetlands, hills, mountains and streams. In addition to miles of hiking trails and panoramic overlook views, Ruffner Mountain is the home of an inactive mining quarry converted into a bat habitat. Habitat gardens bloom with native flowers and plants, and conservation programs constantly reforest and restore this former industrial zone to its former natural beauty.
Welcome to Brown Springs a suburb of Birmingham, AL.
Brown Springs is close to Ruffner Mountain with plenty of nature trails.
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No frills fixer-uppers
Despite its proximity to downtown Birmingham, pieces of the neighborhood look cut from far more rural places in Alabama, something that is further accentuated by a lack of new construction or upscale amenities. This sense of “no-frills” living has recently attracted its share of new residents. “It’s a really fast-growing neighborhood,” says Andrew Fair, a Realtor with Black Clover Realty who’s served the area for ten years. “There’s a lot of historic homes out there, often mixed in with 50s and 60s housing. It’s an affordable place to find a house.” Most homes are ranch-style design, with centennial fixer-uppers starting in the low-$20,000s and renovated move-in ready models peaking in the low-$90,000s.
You can find a fixer upper in Brown Springs.
Quaint, affordable housing can be found in the Brown Springs neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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The Birmingham Airport, practically in the backyard
At 6.5 miles northeast of downtown Birmingham, nearby Interstate 20 and Route 11 are convenient ways for locals to commute daily into the city. The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is located 2 miles northwest for trips further afield. Public transit is available through Birmingham’s Max Transit bus system, and several of the closest stops can be found less than a mile away on 2nd Avenue.
Birmingham Shuttlesworth is located minutes from Brown Springs.
Birmingham Shuttlesworth is located close to the boarder of Brown Springs.
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Walmart, Waffle House and wings
Fans of popular chains like Arby’s, Jack’s and Waffle House can head a mile south to the Irondale neighborhood, the home of a Walmart Supercenter and several other convenient shopping options. Boston Fish Wings and Things offers wings, shrimp and chicken dinners for a casual lunch.
Walmart is less than a 10 minute drive from Brown Springs.
Boston Fish Wings & Things is a local favorite in Brown Springs.
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Earn college credits at Woodlawn High
Students can begin their education at Barrett Elementary School before attending W.E. Putnam Middle School, both of which scored a C-minus on Niche. From there, they can enroll at C-minus-scoring Woodlawn High School, which has a reputation for focusing on both brains and brawn. "We offer an early college program where students can earn credits while they’re taking their regular school courses,” says Brittany Wilson, Head Secretary at Woodlawn. “And we have an outstanding athletics program.”
Woodlawn High School educates the leaders of tomorrow in Brown Springs of Birmingham.
The school colors are green and gold, and the mascot is the Colonel at Woodlawn High School.
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The biggest catfish in East Lake wins
The East Lake fishing rodeo has been an annual tradition that brings families together since its inception in 1998. The free event features anglers of all ages vying for the best catch with prizes for the biggest catfish caught. Those with a more artistic bent can attend the annual Birmingham Art Walk, which showcases hundreds of artists and musicians with performances, food and more.
Anyone can go fishing at the Pier, at East Lake Park om Brown Springs.
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On average, homes in Brown Springs, Birmingham sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Brown Springs, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $66,200, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome Home to a totally renovated single family home in the Browns Springs neighborhood. This property has a spacious layout from the bedrooms, bathroom,living/dining area, and all of the way down to the basement. This property is very convenient to the freeway, shopping areas, downtown Birmingham, and parks. Come out and see for yourself.
3 Multi-use lots in Historic Downtown Eastlake Excellent opportunity in Eastlake’s charming historic district. This lot is ideal for development — perfect for retail, mixed-use, or residential projects. Prime location near local shops, restaurants, and just minutes from downtown Birmingham. Strong visibility on corner lot, walkable neighborhood, and easy access to major highways (I-20 and I-59).
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