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Liberty Highlands

Liberty Highlands

$163,455 Average Value
$194 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

Life on the outskirts of Birmingham

Although not many people have heard of the Liberty Highlands neighborhood, thousands of Alabamians come there each year. This community, located in the Appalachian foothills, is home to the Alabama State Fairgrounds and the Birmingham Race Course Casino. Several major roads cross through the wooded landscape, allowing residents to make their way to and from Birmingham, less than 15 miles west. Amenities are all a short drive away, and as a result, home prices tend to be much lower here than in neighboring areas, such as Trussville.
The Irondale Cafe is serving southern favorites near Liberty Highlands.
The Irondale Cafe is serving southern favorites near Liberty Highlands.
Jim N Nicks is a great place to grab some local BBQ near Liberty Highlands
Jim N Nicks is a great place to grab some local BBQ near Liberty Highlands
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Standout southern cooking and retail options within a few miles

Liberty Heights has a few local businesses, such as Las Macarenas, a small Hispanic-owned grocery store that carries fresh produce and tortillas. Some residents do their shopping in Trussville, about 3 miles north, where there are big-box stores and a Winn-Dixie. Trussville also has several dining options, including Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q, a regional chain restaurant that serves smoked pork and brisket with a choice of tomato-based, Carolina-style or honey habanero sauces. “They’ve got a lot of items on their menu, and they’re all good,” says Jerry Tortorigi, a Realtor with Tortorigi Properties, who has lived in the area for more than 40 years. In the city of Irondale, about 5 miles southwest, there’s a Publix and a handful of restaurants. Irondale’s most widely known landmark is the Irondale Café, which first opened in 1928. The stories of the women who ran it after World War II were adapted into the 1991 film, “Fried Green Tomatoes.” Today, the café’s cooks still dish up Southern food like buttermilk-battered fried chicken and, of course, fried green tomatoes.
Enjoy Southern Comfort Food at the Irondale Cafe located near Liberty Highlands.
Enjoy Southern Comfort Food at the Irondale Cafe located near Liberty Highlands.
The Irondale Cafe is serving southern favorites near Liberty Highlands.
The Irondale Cafe is serving southern favorites near Liberty Highlands.
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From skeet shooting to hiking the Appalachian Mountains

At the Southern Skeet & Trap Club in Liberty Highlands, young people can take free skeet-shooting lessons, and adults can use the range to hone their aim. There are also a few parks within a short drive of Liberty Highlands. Hikers can explore the 14 miles of trails on Ruffner Mountain, whose trailhead and nature center are about 7 miles from most neighborhood homes. Irondale and Trussville both have city parks with playgrounds and picnic areas. On hot Alabama summer days, Tortorigi says that many Jefferson County people take day trips to the 17,000-acre Logan Martin Lake, about 40 miles east, where they can waterski, fish and swim.
Southern Skeet & Trap Club is located near Liberty Highlands and is a private club.
Southern Skeet & Trap Club is located near Liberty Highlands and is a private club.
Brown Springs is close to Ruffner Mountain with plenty of nature trails near Liberty Highlands.
Brown Springs is close to Ruffner Mountain with plenty of nature trails near Liberty Highlands.
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Horse racing, Christmas lights and the Alabama State Fair

One of the busiest spots in the neighborhood is the Birmingham Race Course Casino, which sees a steady stream of activity throughout the year. The casino also hosts an annual drive-through holiday light show called Lights of Noel — the largest of its kind in Alabama. Each September, more than 200,000 visitors come to the Alabama State Fair, where they can ride the Ferris wheel, watch daredevil motorcycle acts and cheer for racing capuchin monkeys. In downtown Trussville, “There are events all the time — especially in summer,” Tortorigi says. Gatherings include an end-of-summer Dog Daze celebration and a Christmas parade — most of them take place less than 6 miles from Liberty Highlands.
One of the busiest spots in the Liberty Highlands neighborhood is the Birmingham Race Course.
One of the busiest spots in the Liberty Highlands neighborhood is the Birmingham Race Course.
Slide away at the Alabama State Fair near Liberty Highlands.
Slide away at the Alabama State Fair near Liberty Highlands.
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Ranch-style homes from the 1980s

Though much of the community’s land is covered by warehouses, highways and forests, there are a few ranch-style homes tucked away in small, wooded developments. Many of the residences were built in the 1980s, and they rest on properties that are about a quarter-acre in size. These houses — which generally have two or three bedrooms — tend to list from $175,000 to $215,000. Some areas of the community are at elevated risk of flooding, and lenders may require flood insurance for homes in flood zones.
Brick homes are abundant in Liberty Highlands.
Brick homes are abundant in Liberty Highlands.
Updated homes add value to Liberty Highlands.
Updated homes add value to Liberty Highlands.
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Birmingham City Schools and Jefferson County Schools

The neighborhood is split between two school districts: Birmingham City Schools and Jefferson County Schools. Jefferson County students may begin at Irondale Community School, which earns a C Niche score. At Irondale Community, a house system encourages community by placing children into one of five houses, named for values such as integrity and compassion. Irondale Middle School rates a C-plus. At A-minus-rated Shades Valley High School, the Mounties and Lady Mounties compete in 20 varsity-level sports, including wrestling, bowling and swimming.
Irondale Middle School serving grades 6-8 for Liberty Highlands.
Irondale Middle School serving grades 6-8 for Liberty Highlands.
Shades Valley High School is a four-year public secondary school and serves Liberty Highlands.
Shades Valley High School is a four-year public secondary school and serves Liberty Highlands.
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Commute by car in this Alabama neighborhood

Liberty Highlands is a car-dependent community with access to several major roads. Proximity to U.S. Route 78 and Interstates 20 and 459 allows commuters to get to and from Birmingham, which is about 14 miles west. For farther travel, residents can drive 10 miles to the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, where they can catch direct flights to more than 20 U.S. cities. Emergency care is available less than 4 miles away at the Ascension St. Vincent’s East hospital, a Level III Trauma Center.
Liberty Highlands is close to the 20/59 interstate and makes your daily commute quick.
Liberty Highlands is close to the 20/59 interstate and makes your daily commute quick.
Homes in Liberty Highlands have plenty of space to park.
Homes in Liberty Highlands have plenty of space to park.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International

15 min drive

Liberty Highlands Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$399,990
Median Sale Price
$399,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$399,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-16%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$194

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
184
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1961
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,351
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
20,037

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
510
Median Age
44
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$49,166
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,345

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
85.8%
College Graduates
21.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.3%

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®

3 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

4 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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