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A quiet residential suburb surrounded by entertainment
Birmingham’s bustling entertainment district brings a sense of excitement to the quiet hills of Crestwood South. “We can hear music coming from the concerts in Lakeview and the fireworks every Thursday night at Regions Field Stadium; some people might think that’s a bad thing, but not here, we love it,” Elizabeth Murray says. The neighborhood’s former president and current vice president, Murray, also serves as the greater Crestwood Community President. She says, “Our community’s made up of just two neighborhoods - Crestwood South and North; we’re divided by a four-lane state highway that we call Crestwood Boulevard.” The community park, swimming pool and a shopping center sit on the north side, but this “doesn’t mean we don’t use those amenities – we all do,” Murray says. “Crestwood South really has everything you need and more, and it’s right next to downtown Birmingham, so you basically never have to get on the interstate; it’s really just a great place to live.”
Crestwood South is perched on a mountainside with scenic views throughout the neighborhood.
True Story Brewing Company in Crestwood is a local hot spot every day of the week.
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Split levels and ranch-style homes built into a rocky hillside
John Fuller, a well-known Birmingham architect, began developing single-family homes in Crestwood South after World War II. Compared to Crestwood North’s older bungalows and craftsman homes, the houses here are “more midcentury modern and sort of 70s style,” Murray says. There are bulky split levels built into the rugged hillside and similar ranch-style homes with finished basements. “Most of our houses, unlike the north side, have all the nice modern things like built-in garages and more than one bathroom,” Murray says. “We were developed when sidewalks weren’t popular,” but wide roads and the new Clairmont Walking Trail make it easy to take evening strolls through the neighborhood. Like its northern neighbors, the listings in Crestwood South usually range between $300,000 and $475,000.
Split level homes are sprinkled in the Crestwood South neighborhood.
You can find ranch style home in the Crestwood South neighborhood.
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Weekly jazz concerts at True Story Brewing Company
To the east, the Crestwood Festival Center features stores such as The Home Depot and Crestwood Pickers, which is an indoor market and antique mall. Restaurants include O'Taste and See, which specializes in authentic soul food. Another retail area, The Shoppes of Crestwood, is “across 78 on the north side of the community," Murray says. Once a lonesome gas station, The Filling Station Pizza Café and Bar has become a beloved community staple serving hand-tossed pizzas, wings and burgers. There’s also a coffee shop next to an antique store and a little independent bookstore. Residents can grab a drink at Crestwood Tavern or stop by True Story Brewing Company for “the little jazz concerts every Friday night,” Murray adds. She says Crestwood Pharmacy “has an old-fashioned soda fountain and great milkshakes, too.”
True Story Brewing Company in Crestwood is a local hot spot every day of the week.
Enjoy Tuesday jazz in Crestwood South at True Story Brewing Company.
True Story Brewing is located in the Crestwood South Shopping Center.
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Alabama Waldorf School is located in the Crestwood South neighborhood.
Home to Alabama's only Waldorf School
Crestwood South is home to the only Waldorf School in Alabama. Founded in 1987, the Alabama Waldorf School is a non-profit private school serving kids from 18 months to eighth grade. Its primary focus is providing a holistic education focusing on imagination and creativity. Students seeking a more traditional education can attend Birmingham City Schools. Avondale Elementary and W.E. Putnam Middle School both score an overall C-minus on Niche. Also receiving a C-minus, Woodlawn High offers an early college program for 10th through 12th graders.
Locals love the new Clairmont Avenue Walking Trail
For a while, Crestwood South didn’t much in the way of green space, but this changed in the summer of 2019, with the addition of thee Clairmont Walking Trail. “Since we don’t have sidewalks, we – as a community - had the idea of putting a paved sidewalk through the median on Clairmont Avenue,” Murray says. “We worked a long time for this, like 12 to 20 years – but we finally got it, and it’s been super successful. People really use the trail to run, walk, bike and walk their dogs." To the north, Crestwood Park offers over 12 acres, with a playground and a seasonal pool.
Crestwood South locals love the new 0.8 mile Clairmont Avenue Walking trail.
One of several free little libraries located in the Crestwood South neighborhood.
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Highway 78 is locally known as Crestwood Boulevard
Crestwood South sits 5 miles northeast of Downtown Birmingham along the edge of U.S. Route 78. Locally known as Crestwood Boulevard, the four-lane highway is a direct downtown thoroughfare and an easy way to access Interstate 20. Councilor Darrell O’Quinn has lived in the Crestwood community for over 20 years and now represents Birmingham’s District 5. Despite the lack of residential sidewalks, he says, “For many years, I commuted to UAB by bike – my car sat in my driveway. And with the recent expansion of our trail system, it’s even more convenient to travel by bike.”
Crestwood South has public transportation.
Crestwood Boulevard is the main road through the Crestwood South neighborhood.
Running through Crestwood South Highway 78 is locally known as Crestwood Boulevard.
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This area is improving, but still has a lot of crime. There are more businesses opening nearby and houses on my street are being renovated. I hope that the neighborhood continues to improve.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Crestwood South Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Crestwood South, Birmingham sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Crestwood South, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $385,500, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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