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A buzzing urban pocket
Five Points South, initially settled as the Town of Highland, started as a late 19th-century streetcar suburb connected by the Elyton Land Company. Its name originates from the five-way intersection formed by 20th Street South, Magnolia Avenue and 11th Avenue, once a bustling streetcar intersection. Nowadays, it’s a vibrant restaurant and retail center buzzing with folks popping in stores, dining on patios and enjoying late-night drinks. “Five Corners South is in the middle of everything,” says Realtor Greg Graham of LAH Sotheby’s International Realty. Graham has sold homes in the area for over a decade. “And there’s all sorts of restaurants in the area.” Home to the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Five Points South is an active mix of college students, university professionals and families. This urban pocket’s distinct personality leaves locals calling it “a town within a city.”
Take advantage of living right next to downtown Birmingham in Five Points South.
There are many beautiful places to worship in Five Points South.
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Locals enjoy over 40 local restaurants within walking distance
Five Points South is home to over 40 local restaurants. Filter Coffee Parlor is a local favorite for early risers. The café offers signature espresso drinks with flavors like lavender blossom, and classic drinks like pour-over coffee, English breakfast tea, and chai. Locals take their drinks to go and pop in boutiques like Pinkie’s Closet and Alchemy or browse the vinyl selection at Renaissance Records. For lunch, locals order the pork at Dreamland BBQ on 14th, the Thai food at Surin West or a slice at Iron City Pizza Company. Black Market Bar and Grill is popular for dinner or a late-night drink, featuring specialty burgers like the Godzilla and trashcan burgers. While Black Market is open until two in the morning, more late-night spots include Dave’s Pub and 3000 Bar. For groceries, folks walk up to Publix at 20 Midtown.
Enjoy a hot cup of coffee at Filter Coffee Parlor in Five Points South.
Grab a bite with friends at Dreamland BBQ in Five Points South.
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Condo living and established single-family homes
Over 80 percent of residents rent their homes in Five Points South. Many investors purchase properties to inevitably rent out, a good deal of which are condominiums. Long-standing condo buildings are along most blocks, with units under 1,000 square feet for prices between $100,000 and $200,000. Many single-family homes from the early 20th century come in various styles, including four squares, Craftsman bungalows, colonials and a few Tudors for prices typically between $300,000 and $500,000. Smaller options include Cape Cods and cottages that cost between $150,000 and $300,000. Plus, 21st-century development brought a few contemporary townhomes along 16th Street for prices between $370,000 and $470,000. Many properties, primarily on 16th Street, sit atop a steep hill and offer views of the city from their backyard.
Admire the unique architecture found in Five Points South.
A small and refurbished cottage brings new life to the Five Points South community.
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Lounging by the college campus or hiking the Vulcan
The UAB Campus Green is a large, grassy space open to the public, where locals sprawl out to enjoy picnics or toss the ball around. Fields and paved walking paths flank 10th Avenue, met by students headed to class. Phelan Park is a small, triangular outdoor area with a playground and a picnic area. And Brother Bryan Park is another hangout spot, spanning just 2 acres with a few paved walking paths. Weather permitting, locals hit the woodsy Vulcan Trail, a 2-mile trail path offering views of Birmingham.
Go for a walk on your lunch break at the UAB Campus Green in Five Points South.
Enjoy the views of Birmingham's most famous statue from Vulcan Trail Head Park.
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Hopping on the BJCTA
Five Points South is served by the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority, and bus stops are on most blocks. The heart of downtown Birmingham is about 2 miles from Five Points South, so locals either walk, bike or hop on a bus to reach the city center. Interstates 65 and 280 are along the community’s borders, often used by drivers commuting in and out of the city. The Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport is about 7 miles away if locals need to catch a flight. The UAB Hospital is within the neighborhood.
Hop on a bus in Five Points South and explore the city.
Enjoy your time in Five Points South.
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Students attend Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham City Schools scores an overall C on Niche and serves nearly 22,000 students. Glen Iris Elementary School and Booker T. Washington School score an overall C-minus on Niche. A.H. Parker High School opened in 1900 as the first public high school for black students in Birmingham, and today is home to a diverse mix of over 800 students. Students can enroll in sports like volleyball and football or clubs such as robotics club and student government. Niche gave the high school an overall C-plus.
Washington Elementary School teaches kids in Five Points South to do their best.
A.H. Parker High School proudly instills positive values in the teenagers of Five Points South.
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On average, homes in Five Points South, Birmingham sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Five Points South, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $322,500, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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