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.
Virginia Markstein
ARC Realty Mountain Brook
(240) 348-1840
60 Total Sales
1 in Crestline
$455,000 Price
Kelli Gilmer
EXIT Realty Southern Select
(659) 207-3128
93 Total Sales
1 in Crestline
$295,000 Price
Jenn Saliba
Keller Williams Realty Hoover
(205) 900-3276
230 Total Sales
1 in Crestline
$87,500 Price
Molly Giddens
Keller Williams Realty Hoover
(659) 204-7506
31 Total Sales
1 in Crestline
$353,200 Price
Brian Kelleher
Keller Williams Homewood
(659) 207-5345
138 Total Sales
1 in Crestline
$360,000 Price
Bret Rogers
Keller Williams
(205) 236-9756
242 Total Sales
1 in Crestline
$299,900 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 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Crestline, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $464,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$459,900
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Median Sale Price
$464,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$464,500
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$425,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$400,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
113
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$335
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Number of Homes
1,336
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Number of Homes for Sale
4
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Median Year Built
1956
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Months of Supply
0.40
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,559
Below the national average
1,935
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,641
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
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$949 - $1,249 per month
$1,280 - $1,915 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
2
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Median Rent
$2,825
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,825
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Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,825
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Total Population
3,695
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Median Age
34
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Population Density
5 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
16.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$86,017
Above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$111,951
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High School Graduates
96.1%
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College Graduates
68.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
31%
Above the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
74.2%
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Annual Precipitation
57''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
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Annual Snowfall
2''
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