Grasselli Heights
Suburban Neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama
Jefferson County 35221
Residents live in Craftsman bungalows and mid-century split-level homes
Most homes in the neighborhood were originally built in the early 20th century, reflecting the period's popular Craftsman-style in the area's homes and bungalows. Covered front porches offer places for residents to enjoy the outdoors or catch up with neighbors. Other homes have split-level or national-style designs, some featuring full brick exteriors or a mix of materials. Some homes need renovations, while others have been recently updated. Renovation and preservation of older homes is part of the upcoming Birmingham City Plan. Homes rarely go on the market, but prices typically range from $10,000 to $150,000 when they do.Playgrounds at Grasselli Heights Park and hiking through Red Mountain Park
Within the neighborhood is Grasselli Heights Park, where residents can relax in the picnic area while their kids play on the playground. Red Mountain Park is less than a mile from Grasselli Heights, thanks to the Venice Road entrance, marked by the Old Tennessee Coal and Iron Mill building. The park has over 1,500 acres of pristine woodlands crisscrossed by miles of hiking trails leading to other relics of Birmingham's industrial past. Between Red Mountain Park's trailheads and scenic overlooks are smaller parks like Remy's Dog Park, rated one of the “10 Best Southern Dog Park" by Southern Living Magazine, which offers shady and open areas for dogs to play around.Preparing for future careers at Birmingham City Schools
Public school students attend Birmingham City Schools. Oxmoor Valley Elementary teaches kindergarten through fifth grade and received a D-plus Niche score. Students move on to Jones Valley Middle School, which received the same score. Wenonah High School has a C-minus score and an updated building with a state-of-the-art media center and a 750-seat auditorium. The school has a variety of career and technical education programs in fields such as welding, cosmetology and hospitality. Lawson State Community College is less than a mile from the neighborhood and has a range of degree programs. The Birmingham Housing Authority partnered with the college to provide specialized construction and warehouse management courses.Meetings for the Grasselli Heights Neighborhood Association and services at local churches
The Grasselli Heights neighborhood association meets once a month at Lawson State Community College. There are a variety of houses of worship in the neighborhood, from Ebeneezer Baptist Church to Bryant Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church.Public transit and nearby roadways provide quick commutes to Downtown Birmingham
The neighborhood borders an active railroad, which is noisy. Residents can hop on the bus from stops all along Wilson Road Southwest. Investment in cycling greenways and more efficient public transit are part of the Birmingham City Plan. Exits onto Interstate 20 are 7 miles to the north in Fairfield. Residents commuting via I-20 have a 10-mile drive to Downtown Birmingham. The nearest general hospital is Western Medical Center, 3 miles to the west. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is 16 miles to the northeast.Soul food at Dan's Grocery and shopping within 2 miles of Grasselli Heights
On the corner of Wenonah Road and Wilson Road is Dan's Grocery, a small corner shop that sells freshly cooked soul food as well as convenience store items. Grocery stores like Publix are less than 2 miles away down Venice Road. Similarly close are restaurants like Overtime Grill and Bar, a classic sports bar serving burgers and wings and hosting trivia nights and live country music performances. In nearby Midfield, The Crab Barrack offers hearty seafood boils and a range of fried fish and soul food options.Weather patterns around Birmingham
Birmingham is in “Dixie Alley," a region of the southern United States that frequently experiences supercell thunderstorms and tornadoes. Emergency preparedness plans for extreme weather are available through the city government and the National Weather Service.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jerica Miles Mabry
1620 Homes LLC
(205) 784-2521
8 Total Sales
1 in Grasselli Heights
$47,000 Price
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Janice Smith
Dominion Property Services, In
(659) 204-4647
137 Total Sales
1 in Grasselli Heights
$20,000 Price
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Cliff Glansen
Flatfee.com Inc.
(754) 755-8484
5,935 Total Sales
1 in Grasselli Heights
$11,000 Price
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Amanda Dabbs
RealtySouth-MB-Crestline
(205) 946-1987
509 Total Sales
3 in Grasselli Heights
$35K - $48K Price Range
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Shantay Williams
Sweet Homelife
(659) 207-9475
26 Total Sales
2 in Grasselli Heights
$5K - $9K Price Range
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Michael Griggs
Sil-loH Metro Realty Brokers
(659) 204-7167
14 Total Sales
1 in Grasselli Heights
$92,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Grasselli Heights | US |
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Homicide | 7 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
Robbery | 4 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Grasselli Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Grasselli Heights, Birmingham sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Grasselli Heights, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $47,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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