Evergreen is a residential slice of downtown Birmingham that is on the upswing thanks to nearby development. Residents can get to parks, cultural centers and beloved, longstanding restaurants within a few minutes, and MAX Transit buses make cross-city travel a breeze.
The neighborhood has several apartment buildings as well as single-family houses, though many of them are investment properties that need repairs. The community’s average home value is in the lower $100,000s, well below the Birmingham metro area average, with investment homes often going from around $40,000 to about $60,000. Close to 65% of residents are renters.
Sandy Nguyen (Binh), the owner of Goal Realty LLC and several properties in Evergreen, says the area once thrived because Carraway Hospital was around a mile away in Druid Hills, making the neighborhood convenient for hospital staff. When the hospital closed in 2008, the area took a downturn, but Nguyen says an upturn is coming soon. The Coca-Cola Amphitheater, which opened in 2025 after a roughly $45 million construction, was built on the former hospital site. More multi-use development is planned for the surrounding area. “I’ve always seen it as [having] great potential,” Nguyen says. “I hope it will be, with all the activities going on, one of the best places to live. It’s beautiful.”
Many area streets have sidewalks, making it easy to get places on foot, though some roads are hilly. Tall trees give the neighborhood a pop of green color in the spring and summer. The community’s median age is around 45, and its population over 65 is slightly above average.
The neighborhood borders Druid Hills, where the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center and several restaurants are less than 5 minutes away. Drivers can get from Evergreen to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in just over 10 minutes in regular traffic. “It’s close, but you don’t hear any of the noise,” Nguyen says. MAX Transit buses make several stops along 16th and 26th streets.
There are plenty of ways to spend a day in and around Evergreen. You can:
Evergreen is mostly residential, but you can easily grab a bite to eat nearby. Options include:
Evergreen students go to Birmingham City Schools. No schools are in the neighborhood, but several are nearby. So is Advent Episcopal School, a private option for prekindergarten through eighth grade. Alabama’s CHOOSE Act of 2024 sends eligible families funds for private school tuition. All families will be eligible before the 2027-2028 school year.
Brandon Harder
Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
(659) 207-2590
158 Total Sales
1 in Evergreen
$30,000 Price
Hugh Morrow
RE/MAX Preferred
(205) 946-3641
310 Total Sales
1 in Evergreen
$25,000 Price
Gusty Gulas
eXp Realty, LLC Central
(659) 204-4758
713 Total Sales
1 in Evergreen
$50,100 Price
Cliff Glansen
Flatfee.com Inc.
(754) 755-8484
4,922 Total Sales
2 in Evergreen
$1.4M - $1.7M Price Range
Benjamin Hedden
Bham Realty, LLC
(659) 207-2658
289 Total Sales
3 in Evergreen
$28K - $725K Price Range
Bozeman and Minor Group
ARC Realty Vestavia
(659) 207-4276
363 Total Sales
3 in Evergreen
$40K - $64K Price Range
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Evergreen | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Evergreen, Birmingham sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Evergreen, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $45,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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