Roosevelt is a historic community in western Birmingham. Its home prices are lower than those in other parts of the city, and there are several green spaces within a few miles. Residents can reach downtown attractions in about half an hour.
Most of the neighborhood’s housing stock was built before 1970 and includes traditional ranch-style homes and cottages. There are also several investment properties available. Prices can range from the lower $40,000s to the lower $100,000s, with a median sale price of about $55,000. The community’s average home value is well below the Birmingham metro average. Around 55% of residents are owners.
The car-dependent community’s streets are narrow and are usually without sidewalks. The area’s homes are surrounded by tall trees, and its grassy lawns often feature bushes and smaller trees. Valley Creek runs through the neighborhood and can flood with heavy rainfall.
Because of the way Birmingham’s boundaries are drawn, area students are zoned for Birmingham City Schools despite living closer to schools in other districts. Wenonah High School offers a fire science program for future firefighters and first responders. Mount Pilgrim Christian Academy, a private option for kindergarten through sixth grade, is around 3 miles away. Alabama’s CHOOSE Act of 2024 provides eligible families with funds for private school tuition, typically between $2,000 and $7,000. All families will be eligible for the award before the start of the 2027-2028 school year.
U.S. Route 11, also known as the Bessemer Super Highway, borders the area, and Interstate 20 is a few miles away. Sam Davidson, a Realtor with Great Western Realty who has worked in western Birmingham and the surrounding areas for more than a decade, says that U.S. 11 is how many residents get into the city, so slowdowns are a regular occurrence. It can take “maybe 35-40 minutes, depending on traffic,” to get to @downtown downtown Birmingham attractions, Davidson says, though quicker trips are also possible at non-peak hours. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is a few miles farther. MAX Transit buses make multiple stops along U.S. 11.
The Roosevelt City Recreation Center is a hub of activity for the neighborhood, giving people a place to swim and to play sports. Near the neighborhood, Midfield Park has a play area with a splash pad, a recreation center and plenty of open space. West Brownville Park has a jungle gym and a basketball court. The High Ore Line Trail attracts hikers and bikers and connects to Red Mountain Park, one of the city’s most popular outdoor spaces, with nearly 20 miles of trails and a spacious pet area. RideBHM, a downhill mountain biking course, is less than 10 minutes from the community. Day passes are about $30.
Several restaurants are close to the neighborhood. Options within 5 miles include:
Steve Parker
Keller Williams Realty Hoover
(205) 379-6172
558 Total Sales
1 in Roosevelt
$56,284 Price
Ravinell Wilson
Zero Commission Real Estate In
(659) 204-5943
179 Total Sales
1 in Roosevelt
$59,000 Price
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Madrene Pardue
Five Star Real Estate, LLC
(659) 207-9813
108 Total Sales
1 in Roosevelt
$37,500 Price
Beena Shah
Keller Williams Realty Hoover
(205) 855-6366
86 Total Sales
1 in Roosevelt
$45,000 Price
Eddie Carr
eXp Realty, LLC Central
(659) 204-7339
121 Total Sales
1 in Roosevelt
$75,000 Price
Cliff Glansen
Flatfee.com Inc.
(754) 755-8484
5,296 Total Sales
1 in Roosevelt
$50,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Roosevelt | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Roosevelt, Birmingham sell after 134 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Roosevelt, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $64,900, up 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Small, former coal mining town northeast of Bessemer
Quiet suburban community bordered by Red Mountain Park to the east
Residents of this industrial Bham suburb enjoy direct access to Red Mountain Park
A sense of privacy and seclusion in the busy Magic City
Suburb with roots in Birmingham's industrial past and an active community center
