Crestline offers a mix of walkable streets, nearby restaurants and a wide range of residents who know each other well. As a result, its home prices are much higher than in other parts of the city. The neighborhood is around 15 minutes from downtown attractions and from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Crestline is an established Birmingham community where residents still know their neighbors. "There are some elderly original owners, some people right out of college, and we have some young married couples with babies, too,” says Barbara White, a former Crestline Park Neighborhood Association president, adding that the area is a “family-friendly, pushing your baby, walking your dog kind of community.” Tall pine and oak trees shade neighborhood roads, where people often walk, even though many roads lack sidewalks. James Faulkner, a Realtor with RealtySouth who works out of nearby Mountain Brook, says residents will ride golf carts to a friend’s home or to a restaurant, and children often play outside.
Ranch-style homes, split-levels and cottages from the 1960s and 1970s are found throughout the area. These houses often range from the lower $300,000s to the mid $600,000s, though select properties can reach the upper $800,000s. There are also New Traditional homes and townhouses, some with a Tudor influence, that can run from the upper $300,000s to the mid $700,000s. The community’s home prices are well above other parts of the region. “It’s one of the most desired neighborhoods in all of Birmingham,” Faulker says.
Most neighborhood homes are zoned for Birmingham City Schools, though select houses along the area’s southwestern border are served by Mountain Brook City Schools, which is top-rated. The community is home to private schools like St. Francis Xavier Catholic School and McElwain Christian Academy. It is a few miles from The Altamont School, a top-rated academy for grades 5-12. The state’s CHOOSE Act of 2024 sends eligible families between $2,000 and $7,000 to put toward private school tuition. All families will be made eligible before the 2027-2028 school year.
There are several eateries and stores within walking or biking distance of Crestline. Options include:
Crestline is generally around 15 minutes from downtown neighborhoods including Fountain Heights, where people can visit attractions like Kelly Ingram Park, the site of several Civil Rights monuments, and the Alabama Theatre. It takes a similar amount of time to get to the University of Alabama at Birmingham and to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. A MAX Transit Route 17 bus stop sits just beyond the neighborhood to the northeast, along Montclair Road.
Residents have access to green spaces like Crestline Park, a popular spot for dog-walking that also offers a playground. A few blocks east, Flora Johnson Nature Park gives visitors a chance to hike about 1.5 miles, with sights of trees and North Shades Creek. The nearby Irondale Furnace Park and Trail features hiking opportunities along with a pet-friendly picnic area. The Country Club of Birmingham, roughly 3 miles away, has two private golf courses, plus tennis courts and aquatics and fitness centers.
Pam Turbeville
LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood
(205) 946-0908
50 Total Sales
2 in Crestline
$375K - $448K Price Range
Kevin Jones
Keller Williams Metro South
(659) 207-3300
63 Total Sales
1 in Crestline
$481,000 Price
Virginia Markstein
ARC Realty Mountain Brook
(240) 348-1840
50 Total Sales
1 in Crestline
$455,000 Price
Kelli Gilmer
EXIT Realty Southern Select - Oneonta
(659) 207-3128
88 Total Sales
1 in Crestline
$295,000 Price
Jenn Saliba
Keller Williams Realty Hoover
(205) 900-3276
213 Total Sales
1 in Crestline
$87,500 Price
Molly Giddens
Keller Williams Realty Hoover
(659) 204-7506
39 Total Sales
1 in Crestline
$353,200 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Crestline | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Crestline, Birmingham sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Crestline, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $456,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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