North Eastlake
1920s bungalows next to the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport
North Eastlake’s grid pattern residential streets are sandwiched between Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport and Interstate 59. Most of the homes were built between the 1920s and 1930s. Craftsman bungalows and minimal traditionals sit side-by-side on tree-covered city blocks, with central alleys leading to detached backyard garages. Despite the barrier of trees around Village Creek, homes right next to I-59 experience high noise levels compared to the rest of the neighborhood. Most listings in North Eastlake range between $75,000 and $150,000, but some newly renovated homes with modern appliances and completely refurbished interiors can cost up to $225,000.Downtown Bham is only 7 miles away
One of the biggest perks to living in North Eastlake is the direct access to major highways. The neighborhood sits at the crossroads of U.S. Route 11 and Interstate 59, just 7 miles north of Downtown Birmingham. Fixed route buses stop along Highway 11, but Mundie says it’s much faster to drive. “You’re lookin’ at a very short commute with little to no traffic” along I-59.A new football stadium at Woodlawn High
Neighborhood kids attend Birmingham City Schools. Preschoolers can begin at Robinson Elementary and move on to Ossie Ware Middle after fifth grade. Woodlawn High is a public magnet school first established in 1922. To celebrate its 100th birthday, Woodlawn received over $8 million in alumni donations to build a new state-of-the-art football stadium which officially opened in 2023. All three schools score a C-minus on Niche.A small commercial corridor along Highway 11
U.S. Route 11 becomes a sparse shopping and dining corridor through North Eastlake. Besides a few gas stations, a barber shop and Iglesia Mana Del Cielo, residents come here to find authentic Mexican cuisine and groceries at El Girasol. Other grocery items and household essentials are fewer than 2 miles down the road at Piggly Wiggly. With its gray-painted siding and little outdoor decoration, The World-Famous Airport Inn may not look like much, but since 1938, the one-room neighborhood bar has been the place for neighbors to come and watch college football, play pool or just catch up with each other.East Lake Park extends over 100 acres
Expanding across 100 acres, East Lake Park offers plenty of outdoor recreation for people of all ages. Adults meet up at the cricket grounds to play afternoon matches with friends, while the youth football and cheerleading leagues practice on the field next door. There’s a small pool open during the summertime, but the park’s 45-acre man-made lake is the main water feature, with three fishing piers and a gravel loop trail. Next to the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, The Southern Museum of Flight offers a unique look at the aviation history in and around Alabama.
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Ryan Horton
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Bozeman and Minor Group
Bozeman and Minor Group
ARC Realty Vestavia
(659) 207-4276
410 Total Sales
6 in North Eastlake
$25K - $67K Price Range
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Jeremy Galloway
Jeremy Galloway
eXp Realty, LLC Central
(205) 894-6266
117 Total Sales
1 in North Eastlake
$32,500 Price
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Shannon Wormley
Shannon Wormley
Keller Williams Realty Hoover
(205) 784-2456
119 Total Sales
1 in North Eastlake
$103,000 Price
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Brian Kelleher
Brian Kelleher
Keller Williams Homewood
(659) 207-5345
158 Total Sales
1 in North Eastlake
$122,500 Price
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Roxanne Shabani
Roxanne Shabani
Responds QuicklyReal Broker LLC
(659) 207-9133
71 Total Sales
1 in North Eastlake
$52,000 Price
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Rodrigo Cisneros
RC
Rodrigo Cisneros
Responds QuicklyBluePrint Realty Company
97 Total Sales
1 in North Eastlake
$38,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Willow Wood Park
- Tennis
- Playground
East Lake Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Tennis
Downey Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Wahouma Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Brownsville Heights Community Center
- Playground
- Parking Lot
- Community Center
Hawkins Park Recreation Center
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | North Eastlake | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North Eastlake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Eastlake, Birmingham sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North Eastlake, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $290,900.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$289,900
Median Sale Price
$290,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$290,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$108
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
850
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1947
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,173
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,699
Median Age
38
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,322
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$34,971
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.8%
College Graduates
8.5%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
55.6%
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®
42
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
25
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
15
/ 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.
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