Brighton is a small Southern city near Hueytown and Birmingham
Golfing, mountain hiking and good Southern cooking are what await residents of Brighton, a small Alabama city located just east of Hueytown.
Brighton
Located in Jefferson County
Craftsman, full-brick ranch-style and split-level homes in Brighton
Here you'll find Craftsman-style homes, full-brick ranch-style houses and split-level homes, with home prices ranging from $35,000 to $70,000.
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Various activities at Brighton School and athletics at Hueytown High
Children in the neighborhood attend Brighton School, which serves over 400 students in grades pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. The school offers various activities, including the Beta Club, Writing Club and Imagination Destination. Middle school students attend Hueytown Middle School, while teenagers in the area attend Hueytown High School, which boasts fantastic athletic programs.
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The historic Woodward Golf & Country Club and Red Mountain Park
The Roosevelt City Recreation Center offers various athletic facilities for locals to enjoy. Youth leagues can practice at the center's baseball field, neighbors can shoot hoops at the basketball court and hot summer days are spent cooling off in the center's swimming pool. Nearby is Woodward Golf Club & Country Club, founded in 1916 by A.H. Woodward, Sr. The club was initially founded as the Employee's Club of Woodward Iron Company and designed by Birmingham sportsman Charlie Hall. The club is the oldest country club in Jefferson Country that is still in its original location. The club boasts a natural, flowing terrain that allows golfers of all skill levels to play 18 championship holes. Amateur and local junior golf tournaments also occur at Woodward Golf & Country Club.
Red Mountain Park's breathtaking views are only a few minutes from Brighton. Visitors to the park are transported back in time, as it's one of the country's largest industrial archaeological sites. Hikers can discover old landmarks and artifacts from the area's mining past through scenic trails. Adventure-seekers can whiz through the mature trees along the park's zip line, enjoying the beautiful views. Of course, there's plenty to experience on foot. The park has 16 miles of multi-use trails that wind through 1,500 forested acres. Residents can bring their canine companions to Remy's Dog Park, within Red Mountain Park. Recognized by Southern Living magazine as one of the "10 Great Southern Dog Parks," this doggie oasis has three separate dog parks with shaded areas, benches and open spaces for pups to run and play. The park also has treehouses for visitors to enjoy. Haskell's Hideaway is a 1.37-mile hike from the welcome center, along the Smythe Trail or via the SkyHy Ridge Trail. Locals can cross a long, swinging bridge to the large platform built around a tree that soars into the sky. Visitors enjoy incredible panoramic views of the park from its viewing platform.
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Bre's Gourmet Restaurant's stand-out peach cobbler and Piggily Wiggily
Locals rave about Bre's Gourmet Restaurant, which serves up beef tips, homemade lasagna, fresh seafood and the best peach cobbler that may ever grace your lips. Other popular eateries include Church's Texas Kitchen and Uncle Sam's Barbeque. When locals want to stock their fridge, they flock to the town's Piggily Wiggly for all their household essentials.
Route 11 makes commuting to downtown Birmingham convenient
Sitting alongside Route 11, Brighton offers an incredibly convenient commute to downtown Birmingham and all its exciting attractions.
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Rebecca Frankel
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Justin Marcus
Justin Marcus
Marcus Family Realty LLC
(659) 207-9941
133 Total Sales
1
$40,000 Price
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Fred Smith
Fred Smith
RealtySouth-MB-Crestline
(659) 204-5632
467 Total Sales
1
$25,000 Price
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Tina Boone
Tina Boone
Innovated Real Estate
(205) 433-0353
49 Total Sales
1
$67,000 Price
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Bozeman and Minor Group
Bozeman and Minor Group
ARC Realty Vestavia
(659) 207-4276
409 Total Sales
1
$40,650 Price
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Carla Diliberto
Carla Diliberto
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty, LLC Central
(659) 204-5565
78 Total Sales
1
$82,500 Price
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Tangela Devaughn
Tangela Devaughn
Responds QuicklyDalton Wade Real Estate Group
(659) 208-2415
20 Total Sales
2
$6K - $40K Price Range
Schools
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- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 7th to 12th
- Public
Brighton Housing Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$330,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$325,000
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$129
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,232
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1948
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,276
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Open Houses
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Brighton Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,966
Median Age
42
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,909
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,749
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.4%
College Graduates
14.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59%
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®
24
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
