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Small suburb amid artsy Birmingham communities
Wahouma is a small neighborhood in East Lake. This community started with the dream of an industrious man named Robert Jemison, Sr. In 1886, he and a couple of business partners started the East Lake Land Company. Workers would settle in the suburbs of East Lake and South Eastlake and commute to work. Over the years, artists have started to contribute an exciting flare to the neighborhood. "It's always had kind of an artistic flair, going back 20 years," says Justin Mundie, a Realtor with eXp Realty. "There's an old movie theater that's been converted into a sort of avant-garde arts center." Residents are within a few miles of lush parks, local restaurants and Downtown Birmingham.
Wahouma is seeing an increase of beautiful new homes, like these craftsman homes.
Wahouma is close to Birmingham's Vulcan park, ful of rich history.
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Food trucks, farmer's markets and local cafes in Wahouma
Urbano Taco Bar is a popular food truck serving Mexican street staples on 1st Avenue. Ruby's Café is another local restaurant, a casual eatery dishing out oxtails, beef tips and other Southern comfort dishes. Visitors browse local craft vendors, baked goods, and fresh produce while enjoying live music performances at The East Lake Farmer's Market, which is held every Saturday morning at East Lake United Methodist Church. Chain stores like Piggly Wiggly are also available in the neighborhood.
The Urban Taco in Wahouma has great street tacos, for a quick bite.
Boston Fish Supreme in Wahouma has daily specials to chose from.
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Early 20th century homes close to major freeways
Most homes in the neighborhood were built before 1950, featuring touches of the Craftsman style. Bungalows with covered front porches, spacious ranch-style and split-level homes line neat suburban streets. Close to half of the property in the area is residential, but there is a significant portion dedicated to industrial areas. Over half of Wahouma's residents rent their homes. Prices in the area range from $15,000 for homes needing some T.L.C. to $150,000 for a renovated house.
Residents of Wahouma love a home with large trees in a spacious front yard.
Wahouma has quaint small ranch homes through out the neighborhood.
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One of the largest municipal parks in the city is minutes away
Wahouma Park sits right in the center of the neighborhood. Residents frequent the park's basketball courts and baseball fields. The park also features covered pavilions and a playground. East Lake Park is just a five-minute drive from Wahouma. "The park's been around since the early 1900s," says Mundie. "It has this stunning lake and is actually one of the largest municipal parks in Birmingham." Locals can go for a dip at the park's public pool, play tennis, or walk the trail that circles the lake, a prime spot for nature watching or reeling in some fish. Residents can also head to the Woodlawn branch of the Birmingham Public Library, which has hundreds of titles to choose from.
Residents can run over to Eastlake Park's jogging trail along the waters edge.
Wahouma is close to East Lake Park, fishing, walking, tennis, and basketball fun.
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Public transit and nearby freeways provide quick routes into Downtown Birmingham
Public bus stops provide quick commutes all around the city. The neighborhood is bordered by I-20 and I-59, giving residents straightforward routes to Downtown Birmingham and the U.A.B. campus, six miles to the southwest. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport is less than 2 miles to the west.
Inspiring stories out of Birmingham City Schools
When it comes to local schooling, Hayes K-8 School and Woodlawn High serve the area, both of which have C-minus ratings on Niche. Notable Woodlawn High alum Tony Nathan was the first Black football player at the school. Birmingham native filmmakers, the Erwin Brothers, brought his story to the big screen in their 2015 film "Woodlawn."
Near Wahouma. Woodlawn High School was in the heart of the Civil Rights movement in the 60's.
CW Hayes K-8 serves around 800 students in the Birmingham area.
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Revitalization and weather patterns around Wahouma
Wahouma is benefiting from the revitalization and commercial redevelopment of surrounding East Lake neighborhoods. East Village Arts of Birmingham, which is close to the neighborhood, hosts art exhibitions, live music, dance performances and workshops for all ages.Birmingham is in a region of the United States called "Dixie Alley," named for Tornado Alley and similarly known for its high frequency of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. The city government has emergency preparedness plans in the event of extreme weather.
Crime
The neighborhood has a CAP Index crime score of 7 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4 out of 10.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wahouma
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wahouma Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wahouma, Birmingham sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Wahouma, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $157,000, up 200% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Section 8 welcome on this property. New on the Market and Newly Renovated! Great curb appeal on this wonderful home. This lovely home features 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath. You are sure to love the fresh paint and hardwood and vinyl plank flooring. The living room features lots of natural light. The large kitchen features great cabinet & counter space. You will also find 3 nice bedrooms with great
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