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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 neighborhood shopping center sit on the north side, while the south side is purely residential, 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 mid-century 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
The Shoppes of Crestwood “are 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 local coffee shop next to an antique store and a little independent bookstore, too. 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 the new Crestwood Pharmacy “has an old-fashioned soda fountain and great milkshakes, too.” Aldi, Home Depot and several other national chains are located just up the road at the Crestwood Festival Center.
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 have a green space of its own, but this changed in the summer of 2019. “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,” she adds. Crestwood Park offers over 12 acres of green space across the highway in Crestwood North. Kids can bike across the street for youth football practice or head to the pool throughout the summer.
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 Highway 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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Parks in this Area
Crestwood Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Crestline Park
Playground
Avondale Park
Fishing
Trails
Playground
Crestline Tot Lot
Grills
Picnic Area
Playground
Clairmont Park, or "Triangle Park"
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Altamont Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking
Transit
Airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
11 min drive
Bus
Eastwood Festival
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.86 Reviews
3.0Niche User
7/2/2014Niche Review
I lived around worse roads, but the city seems to be making fast strides to fix the problems.
5.0Current Resident
3/9/2018Niche Review
Crestwood South is a close knit neighborhood that looks out for its neighbors and friends. It's closely located to downtown Birmingham, shopping areas and leisure amenities making it a very favorable place to live.
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Crestwood South Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Crestwood South, Birmingham sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Crestwood South, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $635,000, down 67% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,875
Median Age
39
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$101,943
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,217
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.2%
College Graduates
69.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
57''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
5/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
12/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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