$904,613Average Value$238Average Price per Sq Ft17Homes For Sale
Wide range of home prices in Greystone, a Hoover golf community
Greystone is a master-planned golf course community in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains where buyers can find homes to fit almost any budget, from around $300,000 to over $2 million. No matter where residents live in Greystone, they get the same A-rated schools, access to HOA-hosted events and tight-knit feel with plenty of things to do. “It really is the premiere suburban gated community in Hoover,” says Mechelle Sippial Wilder, a partner and associate broker at ARC Realty who has lived in Greystone for 25 years. “It’s a friendly community with a lot of diversity. We have families, single folks, married couples with no kids, retirees.” While the community appeals to a wide range of people, Wilder says its family-friendly atmosphere is one of the biggest draws. “It’s a great place to raise children. We have four grown children, and we raised them all there,” she says.
New Traditional homes dominate across many price points
Greystone’s properties are grouped in gated and ungated subdivisions throughout the community. On the less expensive side, small two- and three-bedroom New Traditional style homes sit in ungated Greystone Ridge. Two car garages and brick facades are common here, and homes sit close together on tidy, landscaped lawns. Prices typically range from $280,000 to $360,000. In more upscale subdivisions like guard-gated Greystone Legacy and Greystone Founders, homes have similar New Traditional architectural styles and often sprawl well past 4,000 square feet. Lot sizes also grow in these areas, often an acre or more, and homes are surrounded by mature trees. Prices in these start around $660,000 and climb to over $2 million, with the most expensive homes often featuring in-ground heated pools, chef’s kitchens and other luxury amenities. HOA fees vary. Regarding crime, Greystone scores 2 out of 10 on the CAP Index, two points lower than the national average.
Students attend top-rated Hoover City Schools, like Spain Park High
Hoover City Schools serves the community, has an A-plus rating on Niche and primarily uses zoned enrollment but allows limited transfers under federal desegregation and hardship policies. The schools zoned to the community are Greystone Elementary, Berry Middle, and Spain Park High. Both Greystone Elementary and Spain Park High have A-plus ratings on Niche, and Berry Middle has an A rating. Spain Park High’s athletics department is robust, with teams ranging from traditional sports like football and basketball to non-traditional like eSports and bowling.
Residents can enjoy country club perks and nearby nature
Golf is the main outdoor recreation in the community, with 18-hole courses in the Founders and Legacy subdivisions. They are part of the private Greystone Golf & Country Club. Residents are not required to join the club, but if they do, they get access to the courses, plus pools, tennis courts, clubhouses and restaurants. The club is also open to members outside of the community. Lake Purdy, just outside the community, offers boat rentals and fishing. Oak Mountain State Park is about 13 miles away in Pelham and features miles of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails. It also has a pickleball court, playground and is home to the Alabama Wildlife Center, the largest and oldest wildlife rehabilitation facility in the state.
Route 280 offers essentials, services and local restaurants
Residents can grab groceries from Publix, located just outside of the Greystone Way gate, or head to nearby U.S. Route 280 for more options. Route 280 also has big box stores, services and a wide variety of restaurants, from national and regional chains to local favorites, like The Fish Market. This seafood spot has been serving the community for over 30 years and is one of Wilder’s favorite restaurants. “My husband and I go there all the time and it’s right outside of Greystone,” she says. Downtown Birmingham is about 20 miles away and offers additional shopping and dining options.
PGA golf tourney and seasonal events keep residents engaged
The Regions Tradition, one of the five major championships on the PGA Champions Tours, takes place in Greystone annually and is a major event for residents, country club members and golf fans from near and far. “Anyone with tickets can go. We have people who drive in [from all over] to come to see it. They bus you in on these huge buses,” Wilder says. The country club hosts live music on the green for residents during their seasonal concert series and the Greystone HOA puts on holiday events for residents throughout the year. “We have a huge Fourth of July event with fireworks and a concert that day. At Christmas, we have firetrucks that come down with Santa Claus,” Wilder says.
Major roadways are nearby and connect to the rest of Hoover
Route 119 runs along the community’s west side, and Route 280 is accessible from the south. Interstate 459 is nearby. Residents get around by car, as the closest bus stops are outside the community. Baptist Medical Center is a freestanding emergency room near Greystone Way. The closest full-service hospital is with Grandville Medical Center, about 11 miles away via Route 280. Birmingham-Shuttleworth International is the closest airport, around 20 miles away.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Greystone
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Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Greystone Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Greystone, Birmingham sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Greystone, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $825,000, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Southern Charm & Elegance. Located in the highly sought-after Greystone Crest, this stunning 1.5-story white painted brick home perfectly blends classic Southern charm w/refined architectural detail. You’re welcomed by dormer accents, a covered front porch, brick-paved driveway, & a striking arched glass entry. Step through the front door into a dramatic two-story foyer featuring a custom
Vacation in your own backyard!!! Experience refined living on 1.7 private acres of exclusive gated community of Greystone. Step into grand 2-story foyer with soaring 20' ceilings that open to stunning great room. Custom designed radius window wall frames spectacular views of pool & spa, filling room w/natural light. Elegant 2-story dining room features floor to ceiling windows & opens to chef's
Open house 5/31 330p-5p Beautiful 7000 square feet allows private retreats & family gatherings! 6 bedroom and 5.5 bath suggests a home built to comfortably host everyday life & extended gatherings. Gourmet kitchen anchored by stone countertops & high ceilings acts as a social hub. It flows into keeping room that overlooks backyard perfect for entertaining. Master suite has Fp & double trey
Open House Sunday 5/17 2-4 The gated golf community of Greystone Founders is the setting for this 4 sided brick, 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath home w/ a 2 car garage. The foyer opens to a formal living room or study and a formal dining room w/chair rail and wainscoting. The sunny eat-in kitchen features stainless appliances, large island, stone backsplash, ample cabinets, a pantry & access to back deck. The
Build your Dream Home on this beautiful lot situated in one of the most desirable streets in the gated Greystone Golf Community. The lot has existing foundation and features mature landscaping, 2 driveways for main level and basement parking, multiple retaining walls and all utilities available on site. The cul-de-sac lot offers a park on one side of the property. Two different sets of plans are
Completely transformed in 2025, this 6,500-square-foot estate in Greystone Legacy delivers a level of renovation that new construction at this price cannot match. Seven bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, three marble gas fireplaces, custom iron railings, brand new hardwood floors, and crystal chandeliers throughout. The chef's kitchen features stone countertops, double ovens, and a breakfast room
Extraordinary estate home offers luxurious living and entertaining space on the 13th fairway of Greystone Founders PGA Championship golf course! The main level welcomes you w/ soaring 20+ foot ceilings & a wide-open layout featuring a grand great room, keeping room, mahogony library, an expansive kitchen complete w/ separate wet bar, butler’s pantry, & banquet-style dining room. The main level
Behind the gates of Greystone this remarkable estate offers timeless elegance & exceptional space. Intricate molding highlights a grand octagonal living room w/ bay windows overlooking the backyard. The spacious kitchen features a large island, high-end appliances, abundant cabinetry, wet bar & a sunlit eat-in area w/ deck access, plus a fireside sitting room. A formal dining room & richly
Situated in the highly desirable Greystone Founders with almost 8000 sf, this exceptional 6 Bd/4.5 Ba estate sitting on almost an acre blends timeless elegance with remarkable versatility. A striking floating curved staircase creates a dramatic first impression, anchoring the home’s expansive, light-filled living spaces. Designed for both refined entertaining and everyday comfort, the main level
Few homes in Greystone Golf & Country Club carry this level of interior architecture. A two-story marble entry foyer with a hand-painted mural and custom crystal chandelier, a double-height living room with floor-to-ceiling iron French doors, and a formal dining room wrapped in custom landscape murals set beneath a coffered ceiling. This 6500+/- square-foot renovated home in Greystone Legacy
Luxury meets relaxed daily living at this gorgeous executive estate in Greystone. It is situated on a peaceful 3.34 acre lot with its own private gated entrance. The grounds are gorgeous with beautiful landscaping, a fountain, a heated pool with a waterfall, and more. This stately home spans 3 floors plus a large finished basement. There's a 2 car main level garage plus a 4 car basement garage.
Experience refined luxury in this one-of-a-kind Old Hollywood Regency home located behind the gates of Greystone Founders, overlooking the 2nd fairway. Designed for both comfort & grand-scale entertaining, this one-level residence welcomes you w/ immediate central views of the saltwater pool through multiple rooms. A full bar flows effortlessly to the back patio through arched doorways, creating
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Just right off Hwy 280 - close to everything but just far enough way to have your quiet, peaceful evenings. Our new community is conveniently located near grocery stores such as Publix, Winn Dixie, and Target. Tons of shopping nearby, and only minutes from the Summit and Grand River Outlet Mall! Amazing choices of all types of restaurants and places to eat nearby. Nature, walking trails, and
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