Roebuck
Suburban Neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama
Jefferson County 35206, 35215
Ranch-styles, cottages and bungalows from the 1950s
Roebuck mainly features craftsman bungalows, cottages and ranch-style homes built around the 1950s. Some houses are full brick, while others have vinyl siding. Many homes have small front porches and attached garages that typically sit below the home, but several have a carport. Homes normally cost between $70,000 and $170,000, and homes with recent renovations usually cost closer to the $170,000 mark. A few townhomes in the area cost between $90,000 and $115,000. Mature pine and oak trees shade narrow residential streets, allowing for comfortable strolls around the neighborhood. Several houses are perched on small hills with slightly sloped, short driveways.Observing the rare Watercress Darter at Hawkins Park
Within Roebuck exists one of the world's rarest species of fish. The watercress darter is federally endangered and is only found within Jefferson County. Hawkins Park is one of only five places where the fish is known to live. The Freshwater Land Trust, the City of Birmingham and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have partnered on a restoration project to protect these rare creatures. Together, they've worked to replace some of the asphalt surrounding the spring and replacing it with bioretention areas and bioswales, allowing cleaner and healthier water to enter the spring. The Hawkins Park Recreation Center features sports facilities like basketball and tennis courts. The recreation center also hosts Zumba classes, language lessons and guitar school. The nearby Roebuck Municipal Golf Course sits on Hawkins Park's west side. The 18-hole course has served the community since 1911, initially as the Roebuck Springs Country Club.
Huffman High School features a robust list of student activities
Birmingham City Schools scores an overall C on Niche and serves nearly 22,000 students. Martha Gaskins Elementary School and Smith Middle School score an overall C-minus on Niche. Niche gives Huffman High School a C-minus. The high school features several extracurriculars, from DECA and Skills USA to Future Farmers of America and volleyball.
Hopping on the MAX bus
Roebuck is served by the MAX Bus System, operated by the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority. While locals can access the bus, they primarily drive. Commuters headed into Birmingham have a 9-mile trip into the city's heart down Highway 59. Roebuck is 5 miles from the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport and Ascension St. Vincent's is 3 miles away.Restaurants and stores line Parkway East
Along Parkway East, national retailers like Walmart and Aldi sit near fast-food favorites like Chick-fil-A, Hardee's and Arby's. In Roebuck Market Place, locals hit the gym at Planet Fitness, grab a new pair of kicks at Hibbett Sports or browse the racks at Rainbow. Community members have several nearby options for dinner. Locals order a fried catfish basket, hushpuppies or boiled mussels at The Crab Barrack. And Costa's Bar-B-Q and Steaks, farther up Parkway East, is a local favorite known for its hickory-smoked barbecue, hot wings and fresh catfish fingers.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Veronica Simpson
Century 21 Advantage
(515) 400-4351
20 Total Sales
2 in Roebuck
$120,000 Price Range
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Janice Smith
Dominion Property Services, In
(659) 204-4647
137 Total Sales
2 in Roebuck
$104K - $120K Price Range
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Joy Groce
eXp Realty, LLC Central
(205) 855-7189
131 Total Sales
1 in Roebuck
$160,000 Price
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Kelli Gilmer
EXIT Realty Southern Select - Oneonta
(659) 207-3128
90 Total Sales
1 in Roebuck
$87,500 Price
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Shannon Wormley
Keller Williams Realty Hoover
(205) 784-2456
118 Total Sales
2 in Roebuck
$120K - $224K Price Range
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Tina Boone
Innovated Real Estate
(205) 433-0353
50 Total Sales
1 in Roebuck
$100,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Roebuck | US |
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Homicide | 6 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
Robbery | 4 | 4 |
Burglary | 5 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Roebuck Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Roebuck, Birmingham sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Roebuck, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $105,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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