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Echo Highlands

Echo Highlands

Suburban Neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama

Jefferson County 35215, 35217

Neighborhood Reviews
3.7
$198,476 Average Value
$97 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

Nature is the backdrop in Echo Highlands

One is never far from nature in Echo Highlands, as this residential neighborhood is set against a forested backdrop, with homes built into a gently rolling landscape dotted with trees. Echo Highlands lies on the outskirts of Center Point, about 20 minutes northeast of Downtown Birmingham. Its main throughway is Pinson Valley Parkway, also called State Highway 79.
Echo Highlands resident gets some peace with nature at Turkey Creek.
Echo Highlands resident gets some peace with nature at Turkey Creek.
Echo Highlands stretches along Pinson Valley Parkway (Alabama State Highway 79) between Lawson Road and Carson Road.
Echo Highlands stretches along Pinson Valley Parkway (Alabama State Highway 79) between Lawson Road and Carson Road.
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Colonials and condos

Homes in Echo Highlands include raised ranch-style houses with different roof types, like cross-gable, mid-facade gable and side-gable with dormer windows. There are also Colonial-revivals with second-story overhangs or full-height porches, along with two-story condos. Home prices range from $45,000 to $650,000, depending on the home size, style and condition. Some of the residential streets have sidewalks, but even on roads that don’t, there’s plenty of space to go on a neighborhood stroll.
Colonial Revival homes are one of the many home styles found in Echo Highlands.
Colonial Revival homes are one of the many home styles found in Echo Highlands.
Split level homes can be found in Echo Highlands.
Split level homes can be found in Echo Highlands.
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The namesake park

At Echo Highlands Park, locals can picnic under the pavilion while kids run around the playground or play catch in the green space close by. They can also take a stroll through the woods on the park’s walking trail. It’s dotted with benches in case visitors need to take a breather, or just sit and enjoy nature. There’s a small parking lot for cars for those who don’t live within walking distance of the park. Pine Knoll Park, which has basketball and tennis courts in addition to a playground, is a short drive away.
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve is close to Echo Highlands and offers lots of fun for the family.
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve is close to Echo Highlands and offers lots of fun for the family.
The water falls at turkey creek are breathtaking and it's minutes from Echo Highlands.
The water falls at turkey creek are breathtaking and it's minutes from Echo Highlands.
Echo Highlands Park is located in the Echo Highlands neighborhood.
Echo Highlands Park is located in the Echo Highlands neighborhood.
Pine Knoll Vista Park is close to Echo Highlands and offers tennis, and basketball.
Pine Knoll Vista Park is close to Echo Highlands and offers tennis, and basketball.
Dog lovers can enjoy a day in the park at Jefferson State Community Park.
Dog lovers can enjoy a day in the park at Jefferson State Community Park.
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Education in Echo Highlands

Children attend Sun Valley Elementary School, which has an overall Niche grade of C-minus and offers enrichment opportunities like an afterschool chess club, robotics club or library book club. Next, kids attend Smith Middle School, which also has a Niche grade of C-minus. Teenagers attend Huffman High School, which has an overall Niche grade of C-minus. The school offers advanced or AP classes for all standard grade-level courses, and a college and career prep program. The Academy of Architecture and Construction has recently been constructing tiny houses as a semester project. Getting to any of these three schools takes about 10 minutes by car. For post-secondary education, Jefferson State Community College’s Jefferson campus is nearby.
Smith Middle School is where you middle school age children can attend.
Smith Middle School is where you middle school age children can attend.
Welcome to Huffman High School where you can attend in Echo Highlands.
Welcome to Huffman High School where you can attend in Echo Highlands.
Sun Valley Elementary School is where you elementary children can attend.
Sun Valley Elementary School is where you elementary children can attend.
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Getting around

With access to State Highway 79, commutes to surrounding Birmingham hot spots and employers is made easy. There are several MAX Transit bus stops scattered throughout the neighborhood, making it easy to get around without a car.
Echo Highlands has a lot of industry in the neighborhood.
Echo Highlands has a lot of industry in the neighborhood.
Echo Highlands features sidewalks so residents can take a stroll around the neighborhood.
Echo Highlands features sidewalks so residents can take a stroll around the neighborhood.
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Barbeque and bowling

Ken’s Hickory Pit BBQ is the area’s go-to barbecue spot, serving authentic Southern-style barbecue with smoky flavors and tender meat. Enchiladas and other authentic Mexican staples are available at The Taqueria Tafoya. Meanwhile, locals can grab drinks with friends and score strikes on the lanes at Super Bowling Lanes & Sports Bar. There are plenty of other fast-food and casual dining options along Center Point Highway.

From Echo Highlands, it’s just a short drive to several shopping options. Walmart Neighborhood Market and Birmingham Food Giant 410 are 10 minutes away in Center Point, as are Walmart Supercenter and Aldi in Roebuck. There’s also a Winn-Dixie in Fultondale. For retail stores like Target, Belk and Ross, it can take roughly 20 minutes to drive to the shopping centers in Fultondale or Trussville.
Best lanes in Birmingham can be found at Super Bowl in Echo Highlands.
Best lanes in Birmingham can be found at Super Bowl in Echo Highlands.
The Super Bowl has plenty fun activities in Echo Highlands.
The Super Bowl has plenty fun activities in Echo Highlands.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Lou Hill

    Lou Hill

    EPI Real Estate

    (659) 204-7311

    112 Total Sales

    3 in Echo Highlands

    $213K - $295K Price Range

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  • Janice Smith

    Janice Smith

    Dominion Property Services, In

    (659) 204-4647

    137 Total Sales

    5 in Echo Highlands

    $71K - $295K Price Range

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  • Joy Groce

    Joy Groce

    eXp Realty, LLC Central

    (205) 855-7189

    131 Total Sales

    6 in Echo Highlands

    $250K - $350K Price Range

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  • Bozeman and Minor Group

    Bozeman and Minor Group

    ARC Realty Vestavia

    (659) 207-4276

    421 Total Sales

    2 in Echo Highlands

    $115K - $190K Price Range

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  • James Faulkner

    James Faulkner

    RealtySouth-MB-Crestline

    (659) 204-7650

    163 Total Sales

    1 in Echo Highlands

    $162,000 Price

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  • Justin Marcus

    Justin Marcus

    Marcus Family Realty LLC

    (659) 207-9941

    132 Total Sales

    1 in Echo Highlands

    $115,000 Price

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International

18 min drive

Bus

Carson Rd And Sun Valley Rd (Ib)

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 14 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
7/23/2014 Niche Review
There are a couple different ethnicities and races in this area.
5.0 Current Resident
4/27/2022 Niche Review
Echo Highlands is one of the most affluent African American neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL. It's very quiet and the residents are very nice and friendly. The yards are clean. You'll feel a sense of togetherness living in this community.
4.0 Niche User
7/23/2014 Niche Review
I like the community. Its a quiet neighborhood and many of the people that live in the area have been here since I was young.
5.0 Niche User
7/23/2014 Niche Review
Since it isn't a high traffic area, there aren't many passerbys that speed and get in accidents.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Echo Highlands US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Echo Highlands Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Echo Highlands, Birmingham sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Echo Highlands, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $189,950, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$202,450
Median Sale Price
$189,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$190,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$82,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
38
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$97

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,569
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1981
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,019
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,224
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,360
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,681

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
5,090
Median Age
39
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$55,678
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,230

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.2%
College Graduates
29.7%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.7%
Below the national average
65.1%

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®

4 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

8 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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