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Pine Knoll Vista

Pine Knoll Vista

Suburban Neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama

Jefferson County 35217

$150,947 Average Value
$52 Average Price per Sq Ft

Forested suburb of North Birmingham close to parks and major roadways

Pine Knoll Vista is a small suburban community that shares its name with a small park at its center. The community is located in East Pinson Valley, which predates the incorporation of Birmingham as a city and is one of the oldest settled areas in Alabama. Residents live far enough north to avoid the noise of Downtown Birmingham but close enough for straightforward commutes to employers and commercial districts.

Living in Pine Knoll Vista offers residents a sparse urban feel while minuets from the city.
Living in Pine Knoll Vista offers residents a sparse urban feel while minuets from the city.
Pine Knoll Vista has easy access to local freeways.
Pine Knoll Vista has easy access to local freeways.
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Modest bungalows and spacious split-level and ranch-style houses at affordable prices

Late-20th-century bungalows and split-level houses make up the majority of the neighborhood’s housing market, with a handful of Prairie and ranch-style houses. Most Pine Knoll Vista residents own their homes and homes stay on the market for an average of 78 days, longer than the national average time of 44 days. While there aren’t many houses in the neighborhood, the available homes offer spacious interiors for affordable prices, ranging from $100,000 for a home with 1,100 square feet to $237,000 for a home with close to 3,000 square feet.

This split level home is one of many in the Pine Knoll Vista Community.
This split level home is one of many in the Pine Knoll Vista Community.
A bright beautiful home is typical in the Pine Knoll Vista Community.
A bright beautiful home is typical in the Pine Knoll Vista Community.
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Athletic achievement and career preparation at Birmingham City Schools

Birmingham City Schools serves Pine Knoll Vista’s public school students. Robinson Elementary teaches from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Students move on to Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle and Huffman High School. All three schools received C-minus ratings from Niche. Huffman High has graduated professional athletes for MLB teams like the Chicago White Sox and the New York Mets and is home to the Academy of Architecture and Construction, which prepares students for careers in trades such as carpentry, plumbing and welding.

Huffman High School is a magnet school open to students from across the district.
Huffman High School is a magnet school open to students from across the district.
Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle serves grade(s) 6-8 in Birmingham City School District.
Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle serves grade(s) 6-8 in Birmingham City School District.
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Major interstates and big box stores at Roebuck Shopping Center are within miles of Pine Knoll Vista

Residents are within 3 miles of I-59 and Route 11, giving commuters straightforward routes to other neighborhoods in Birmingham. Roebuck Shopping Center has big box stores like Walmart and chain restaurants like Wing Stop and Chick-fil-A. The Birmingham International Airport is 5 miles to the south, which may result in some ambient noise throughout the day. The airport is home to the Southern Museum of Flight, which features military and crop-dusting aircraft and exhibits relating to aviation history. Also nearby the airport is Alpha Charlie Grill, an aviation-themed restaurant serving American staples with views of planes landing and taking off from the runway. Commuting residents are 9 miles from employers in Downtown Birmingham.

Roebuck Market Place has some big box stores for other retail options close to Pine Knoll Vista.
Roebuck Market Place has some big box stores for other retail options close to Pine Knoll Vista.
Pine Knoll Vista has easy access to local freeways.
Pine Knoll Vista has easy access to local freeways.
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Residents play tennis and basketball at the neighborhood's namesake park and hike Ruffner Mountain

Pine Knoll Park has tree-shaded basketball and tennis courts, as well as a playground. Brownsville Heights Community Center has an outdoor play area for kids and resource rooms for local organizations and events. East Lake Park is less than 3 miles away and features a prime fishing pond, public pool, athletic fields and playgrounds. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike trails leading through the thousand acres of wilderness in Ruffner Mountain Park. The eponymous mountain also features Hawk’s Eye Overlook, which provides panoramic views of the valley and the Birmingham skyline. Roebuck Golf Course, colloquially known as “Roegusta,” is a historic 19-hole public golf course that has been enjoyed by the surrounding community since 1911.

Pine Knoll Park is a small well maintained park in the middle of the neighborhood.
Pine Knoll Park is a small well maintained park in the middle of the neighborhood.
Eastlake Park's jogging trail along the waters edge, offers beautiful views.
Eastlake Park's jogging trail along the waters edge, offers beautiful views.
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Important information about Birmingham weather patterns

Birmingham is located in a region known as “Dixie Alley,” which frequently experiences intense supercell thunderstorms and strong tornadoes. The city government and the National Weather Service offer emergency preparedness and shelter-in-place plans.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International

15 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Pine Knoll Vista US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$178,000
Median Single Family Price
$178,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$52
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median List Price
$225,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
21%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
62%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
115
Median Year Built
1976
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,924
On par with the national average
1,937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196

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
217
Median Age
48
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$38,124
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,332

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
65.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
26.6%
Advanced Degrees
9.5%
% Population in Labor Force
48.8%
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®

1 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

0 / 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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