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Quiet suburban community close to Birmingham's parks and commerce
After the Civil War, the neighborhood of Zion City started as a community of formerly enslaved people. Today, residents live in a hilly, forested streetscape of affordable homes. Ben Hedden, a Broker at Bham Realty with over $58 million in sales, says, "Zion City has a lot of affordable properties, mostly sub-$100,000 homes in good condition. The price point is a big draw, but it's a pretty decent area." Homes are within 6 miles of public spaces like East Lake Park and Ruffner Mountain and shopping along Parkway East.
Zion City's streets are dense with tree lines and quiet.
Eastlake Park has amazing water features near Zion City.
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Modest and affordable bungalows and ranch-style homes in Zion City
Much of the neighborhood's southern section was bought in recent years by the Birmingham Airport Authority for expansion and as a buffer for airport noise. Most homes are located west of West Boulevard and east of Beverly Drive North. Ranch-style houses and bungalows line the neighborhood's streets. Most residents are homeowners, though many rental properties are in the neighborhood. Some neighborhood homes need repairs, while others have been recently renovated. Part of the Birmingham City Plan includes improving homes in neighborhoods like Zion City and other quality-of-life improvements. Home prices range from $20,000 for a home in need of renovation to $130,000 for a home that has been recently remodeled.
Zion City feartuees many styles of the classic ranch home.
Homes in Zion City can be surrounded by large shade trees.
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Golfing at Roebuck Municipal Golf Course and walking around East Lake Park
The Zion Memorial Gardens comprises 26 acres of Zion City's northern section. Just over a mile south of Zion City is East Lake Park. An accessible outdoor gym, open grass fields, and walking paths surround its eponymous 45-acre lake. The park has a population of nesting herons, for which it was listed on the Appalachian Highlands Birding Trail, a network of the 38 best locations in Alabama for birdwatching. Roebuck Golf Course, a public facility established in 1911, is 2 miles to the east. Also close by is the East Village Arts of Birmingham, a non-profit artist co-operative that hosts events ranging from exhibitions to live music and performance art shows. Zion City is also less than 3 miles from Ruffner Mountain. Alexia Mccall, Birmingham local and associate broker at eXp Realty, says "It's pretty close to Ruffner Mountain; lots of people go hiking and biking there."
Go for a jog at Eastlake Park near Zion City.
The Roebuck Golf Course near Zion City is a great 18 hole course.
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Residents have easy access to I-59
Exits onto Interstate 59 are 2 miles away from the neighborhood. From there, commuting residents have an 8-mile drive into Downtown Birmingham. Frequent flyers living in Zion City are just 4 miles away from the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, which results in some intrusive noise. The closest hospital to Zion City is Ascension St. Vincent's East, 5 miles east of the community.
Zion City is right near I-59 for access for North and South traveling.
Zion City Residents have easy access to I-59 for traveling.
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Parkway East retailers and restaurants are less than 2 miles from Zion City
Zion City is primarily residential but reasonably close to retailers and restaurants along Parkway East. Residents can go grocery shopping at national chain stores like Walmart Supercenter and Aldi. There are also plenty of options for fast food, like Hardee's and Krispy Kreme. Milo's Hamburgers is a Central Alabama chain known for its signature sauce and sweet tea. The Crab Barrack is a chain local to Birmingham, offering an extensive selection of seafood dishes. More retailers are available about 6 miles north along Center Point Parkway.
Roebuck Shopping Center provides various shopping pleasures close to Zion City.
The Crab Barrack near Zion City is a popular weekend night spot with a live DJ.
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Prepping for the future at Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham City Schools serves Zion City's public school students. Robinson Elementary teaches kindergarten through fifth grade and features extracurriculars like the SOAR Mentoring program, where fourth and fifth-grade boys are encouraged to achieve their goals and to be respectful in their daily lives. Students move on to Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle and Huffman High School. All three schools received C-minus scores from Niche. Huffman High offers a range of career and technical education programs, such as the Academy of Architecture and Design, which gives students a head-start toward careers in fields like plumbing, carpentry and masonry.
Woodlawn High School is a great place for Zion City teenagers to get an education.
Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School prides itself in great academics for Zion City.
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East Lake Farmer's Market and Birmingham Museums a short drive from Zion City
The East Lake United Methodist Church hosts the East Lake Farmer's Market on Saturdays, from May through October. The market features kids' activities, live music, locally sourced produce, health screenings and cooking demonstrations. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport is home to the Southern Museum of Flight. Other attractions like the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Birmingham Museum of Art are just 10 miles away in Downtown Birmingham.
Severe weather in Birmingham
Birmingham is located in "Dixie Alley", a region of the southern United States prone to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. Emergency preparedness guides are available through the National Weather Service and the Birmingham city government.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Zion City
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Zion City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Zion City, Birmingham sell after 153 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Zion City, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $90,000, up 32% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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