Tucked away in Opossum Valley in west Birmingham is the Ensley community and its small neighborhood, Ensley Highlands. The area is named after its founder Enoch Ensley and was once home to Ensley Works, an open-hearth steel plant that dominated the area in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Much of the community was built on that steel plant, with many original residents being workers at the plant. Once Ensley Works closed in the 1970s, the community experienced a bit of a decline as much of its economy depended on the steel plant. Today various attempts at revitalization has taken place though Ensley’s downtown area remains largely vacant.
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Getting around
That said, many who move to Ensley Highlands do so for its convenient proximity to Downtown Birmingham. A quick drive on Interstate 20 and 59 or on 3rd Avenue, will take residents Downtown in less than 15 minutes. The neighborhood is very walkable, perfect for a morning or afternoon stroll, though a car is necessary to get to other parts of the city.
Hop on a bus and get where you need to go in Ensley Highlands.
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Historic hillside houses
“There are a lot of older, historic homes with a lot of curb appeal,” says Brad Bozeman, a Realtor with ARC Realty Cahaba Heights. “Lots of single-family homes built in the 40s and 50s.” There are also plenty of renters in the area. Some housing styles found include Craftsman-style, Minimal Traditional and Colonial revivals. Housing prices start at $47,500 for a low-rise condominium unit to $350,000 for an updated Tudor-revival house. Houses built into the hillside tend to be raised to match the landscape, and often feature a built-in garage on the lower level.
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Education in Ensley
Area students can attend Minor Elementary School, Bush Hills STEAM Academy and Jackson-Olin High School. Minor Elementary is within walking distance of several homes in the neighborhood, or a quick five-minute drive away. The school has an overall Niche grade of C-minus. Bush Hills Academy and Jackson-Olin High are less than 10 minutes away by car, with the former having an overall Niche grade of D-plus. Jackson-Olin High has one of the largest Career Technical Education Departments in the district, geared towards helping students explore career choices while they are still enrolled. It also offers the Academy of Health Services for students interested in pursuing a degree or career in that field. The school has an overall Niche grade of C-minus.
Minor Elementary School serves students in the Ensley Highlands community.
Bush Hills STEAM Academy provides unique learning opportunities for kids in Ensley Highlands.
Jackson-Olin High School is a great place to learn for kids in Ensley Highlands.
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Parks with playgrounds
Booklovers can pick up their next read at the Birmingham Public Library, a short drive away on Avenue West. For some outdoor fun, spend the afternoon shooting hoops at Exchange Park, or playing at Highland Park's playground and swimming pool. Local athletes flock to Ensley Park and Recreation Center, for its courts and fields.
Slide the day away at Fairview Park in Ensley Highlands.
Play some tennis at Ensley Park in Ensley Highlands.
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Plenty of nearby shopping
Five Points West Shopping Center is close by, with retail stores like Citi Trends and Foot Locker when locals want to update their wardrobes. A couple of quick, nearby grocery shopping options include King City Food and Food Giant Meat Depot. Residents can also reach Piggly Wiggly at Berney Points or in Midfield by car in about 10 minutes. In 20 minutes, residents can get into Walmart Neighborhood Market, Publix Super Market at Edgewood, Wildwood Walmart Supercenter or Sam’s Club. East of the Mississippi Diner is the place to go for some good Southern comfort food. They’ve got an extensive daily breakfast menu, a lunch menu with specific offerings on certain days of the week, and a menu dedicated to deep South grilled dishes, like fried or grilled seafood and jumbo-sized burgers. When locals need to relax after a long day of work, they can hang out with friends at 2206 Bar & Lounge, where they can enjoy drinks in a laidback atmosphere.
Find at good deal at Citi Trends near Ensley Highlands.
Shop until you drop at the Five Points West Shopping Center near Ensley Highlands.
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Ensley Highlands Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ensley Highlands, Birmingham sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Ensley Highlands, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $91,000, up 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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