$92,170Average Value$55Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Seclusion in the center of Birmingham
Tucked into a mile-wide triangle between West Brownville and Grasselli Heights, Hillman is a small, quiet residential area set further away from the busier thoroughfares of Birmingham. This makes it an ideal location for those homeowners looking for a more secluded place to live. However, this added level of privacy comes at the price of fewer conveniently located city amenities. Active train tracks and neglected real estate give some streets an industrial quality, while others maintain neat, well-manicured lawns and exteriors. Hillman has little in the way of its own local businesses but makes up for it with an adjacency to more active communities.
Feel welcomed when you visit Hillman.
Enjoy the close proximities of hills and trees in Hillman.
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Parks in Heights and Mountains
Nearby West Brownville Park is a 1.8-acre green space with two playground areas, a walking trail, and a basketball court. Grasselli Heights Park features a fenced-in playground and picnic pavilion. For more extensive outdoor trips, locals can head 4 miles east to Red Mountain Park, which features 16 miles of multi-use trails, scenic overlooks, and Remy’s Dog Park, named one of “10 Great Southern Dog Parks” by Southern Living.
Enjoy the fresh air at RideBHM.
Take a hike at Red Mountain Park next to Hillman.
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Dual enrollment at Wenonah High
Students in the Hillman area can begin their education at Oxmoor Valley Elementary School, before enrolling at Jones Valley Middle School, both of which score a D-plus. Finally, they’ll attend C-minus-scoring Wenonah High School, which offers a specialty culinary program, an active athletics department and a dual enrollment program that allows students to take college courses at nearby Lawson State Community College while they finish their high school diploma. “We even had a student graduate high school with a two-year associate degree,” says Bethany Gwin, computer science instructor at LSCC. “That’s how many courses he was taking.”
Oxmoor Valley Elementary teaches kids to do their best in Hillman.
Jones Valley Middle School takes pride in educating future leaders in Hillman.
Wenonah High School encourages a positive classroom environment in Hillman.
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Ranch-style renovations
With little in the way of new construction, most available housing in the area reflects the styles of the 1950s and 60s, with ranch-style and bungalows making up the lion’s share of the landscape. Driveways are standard, though a general lack of sidewalks prevents walkability in most streets. Ranch-style fixer-uppers begin in the high $30,000s, while centennial Arts & Crafts-style homes peak in the low-$90,000s.
There are a variety of home types in the Hillman neighborhood.
Craftsman style homes are one of several types of homes in Hillman.
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Quick drives to downtown
Interstate 20 and Route 11 are just northwest of the Hillman neighborhood, allowing convenient access to downtown Birmingham. Locals must make their way half a mile west to Jefferson Avenue to access several Max Transit stops for public transit.
Take the family to a Baron's game in downtown Birmingham near Hillman.
Take in the sights of the Magic City when you live in nearby Hillman.
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Easy eats at EZ Wings
For a casual lunch or takeout, EZ Street Wings is a local favorite with burgers, fries and, of course, wings. Familiar chains like Wendy’s, Waffle House and Taco Bell are all within 2 miles, along with the local Save Mart when the pantry needs to be stocked.
Get your meal to go at the Crab Barrack near Hillman.
Head downtown from Hillman and have a dinner with friends at Tasty Town.
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Film festivals and football rivalries
Every October at Logan Field, the Magic City Classic has pitted the football teams of Alabama A&M against Alabama State in a rivalry that’s been a local favorite since 1945. For something less physical, the annual Sidewalk Film Festival showcases the latest in cinematic vision with exclusive screenings, social opportunities and seminars.
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Parks in this Area
Railroad Park
Lake
Playground
Events
Grasselli Heights Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Midfield Recreation Center
Baseball/Softball
Boating
Football
Tarpley City Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
West Brownville Park
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
RideBHM
Bike Trails
Red Mountain Park, Venice Road entrance
Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking
Oxmoor Corporate Park
Transit
Airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
24 min drive
Bus
Jefferson Ave And 48th St
Bus
Jefferson Ave And 50th St
Bus
Jefferson And 50th St (Ib)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hillman
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hillman, Birmingham sell after 71 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Hillman, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $61,916, down 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Great Investment Opportunity! This tenant-occupied 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home offers steady rental income from a reliable long-term tenant. The property is well-maintained and ideal for investors seeking immediate cash flow. Don’t miss this hassle-free, income-generating asset!
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
525
Median Age
47
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,142
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$42,213
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.2%
College Graduates
19.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.3%
% Population in Labor Force
43.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
57''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
22/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
