Penfield Park
Suburban Neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama
Jefferson County 35217
Modest ranch-style and Craftsman houses with views of nature
Streets gently curve and roll with the hills, lined with modest cottages and mid-size homes built in the late-20th century. Many residents own their homes, and most of the neighborhood’s developed areas are residential. Residents walking around the neighborhood or relaxing in their yards will be treated to views of nearby forests and the distant ridges of the Pinson Valley. Most homes in the neighborhood provide ample space for affordable prices, though there are some in need of repairs or renovations. Prices typically range from $20,000 for a home needing repairs to $170,00 for an updated house.Residents can play tennis at Pine Knoll Park or hike up Ruffner Mountain
Brownsville Heights Community Center is at the intersection of Airport Road and Tarrant Huffman Road. It offers an outdoor play area for kids and indoor spaces that can be reserved for events or organization meetings. Nearby Pine Knoll Park has picnic tables as well as basketball and tennis courts under the forest canopy. Less than three miles away is East Lake Park, where residents can cool off during the summer in the local pool, fish from the eponymous lake or play on any of the park’s athletic fields. Just 4 miles southeast of Penfield Park is Ruffner Mountain, which sits in the middle of a nature preserve with over a thousand acres of preserved wilderness. Springtime brings blooming hydrangeas that line hiking trails. Still, visitors can get stunning views of the hills and the Birmingham skyline from Hawk’s Eye Overlook all year round.Preparing students for careers at Birmingham City Schools
Penfield Park’s public school students attend classes at Birmingham City Schools. Martha Gaskins Elementary teaches from pre-kindergarten through fifth. Students move on to Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle and Huffman High School. All three schools received C-minus ratings on Niche. The high school is home to the Birmingham City Schools’ Academy of Architecture and Construction, which offers careers and industry-based training in fields such as carpentry, electrical technology and welding.Information regarding severe weather in Birmingham
Birmingham is in “Dixie Alley,” referring to a region of the southern United States that frequently experiences tornadoes and supercell thunderstorms. Shelter plans and emergency preparedness guides are available through the city government.Residents live just a short drive from shopping centers and Downtown Birmingham
Penfield Park is primarily residential, but residents are within a few miles of shopping and dining. Big box stores like Walmart and chain restaurants like Chick-fil-A are just 3 miles to the east in Roebuck Shopping Center. The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport is 3 miles south of the neighborhood and is home to the Southern Museum of Flight. The museum features preserved military and civilian planes and exhibits detailing the history of flight in Birmingham. I-59 and Route 11 are both within 3 miles of the neighborhood, putting commuting residents within 10 miles of Downtown Birmingham.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Bozeman and Minor Group
ARC Realty Vestavia
(659) 207-4276
421 Total Sales
1 in Penfield Park
$33,500 Price
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Maisa Sammour
RealtySouth-Inverness Office
(659) 207-9221
29 Total Sales
1 in Penfield Park
$80,000 Price
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Lou Hill
EPI Real Estate
(659) 204-7311
111 Total Sales
1 in Penfield Park
$189,900 Price
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Jerry Sager
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Hoover
(205) 946-3778
631 Total Sales
1 in Penfield Park
$95,000 Price
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Greg Butler
Responds QuicklyButler Realty, LLC
(659) 204-1739
113 Total Sales
1 in Penfield Park
$118,500 Price
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Benjamin Hedden
Bham Realty, LLC
(659) 207-2658
312 Total Sales
2 in Penfield Park
$68K - $80K Price Range
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Penfield Park | US |
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Homicide | 5 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 2 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Penfield Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Penfield Park, Birmingham sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Penfield Park, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $87,500, up 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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