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Expanding suburb with panoramic mountain views
Across the ridges of Shades Mountain is the community of Bluff Park. The mountain community has panoramic views of the Shades Valley below and Red Mountain in the distance. Considered one of the oldest communities in Hoover, this former resort destination now attracts homebuyers looking to settle down in a peaceful outdoorsy community. “It’s got this small city feel,” says Jeremy Galloway, a Realtor at eXp Realty and a resident of Bluff Park since 2016. “Everyone tends to know their neighbors, and people are never that far from schools and parks.”
Bluff Park is know for amazing views at sunset.
Bluff Park sits on the summit of Shades Mountain.
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Limestone terrain and Lover's Leap at Shades Mountain
Near the top of Shades Mountain is an outcropping of limestone boulders, a famous ridge called Lover's Leap, which has a collection of historical stories and a Creek Nation legend attributed to it. Engravings from past visitors decorate the rocks where residents can relax and take in the scenery. Alternatively, Moss Rock Preserve has over 350 acres sprawled along the southern end of the community, crisscrossed by streams, waterfalls and miles of hiking trails. Rock climbers frequent the bluffs and crags of Boulder Field, which is also peppered with sandstone glades. Closer to neighborhood streets, Bluff Park Community Park has a playground and Shades Cliff Pool, a private pool available to residents through a membership.
Lover's Leap in Bluff Park offers stunning views.
Moss Rock is an entertaining rock-climbing opportunity in Hoover.
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Traditional ramblers, bi-levels and craftsman style homes
Many residences have covered front porches where residents can enjoy the Alabama air. Ranch styles and split-level homes feature heavily among the housing stock. Bluff Park has a range of homes to choose from, from contemporary houses to Colonial and Cape Cod. Around a third of homes have basements and almost half feature fireplaces. Most homes under 3,000 square feet range in price from $250,000 to $550,000. Buyers can expect to pay anywhere between $600,000 to $825,000 or more for larger homes and more recent builds. Those looking to build a home from the ground up can find half-acre land parcels valued between $50,000 and $150,000.
Split-levels tend to sell within the $250,000 to $550,000 price range in Bluff Park.
Tall craftsman style houses are common in Bluff Park.
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Community safety during the holidays and annual art shows
The Bluff Park Art Association hosts an annual Art Show in Bluff Park Community Park, where visitors can browse the works of artists from all over the region. The neighborhood also makes a point to ensure safety during the holidays, such as shutting down neighborhood streets during Halloween so kids can safely trick-or-treat.
Shopping at Bluff Park Village Shopping Center
Bluff Park Village Shopping Center has supermarkets like Piggly Wiggly and independent retailers like the Turquoise clothing boutique and Bluff Park Hardware. Bluff Park Diner has a cafeteria-style service offering comforting southern fare. Wild Roast Café is a family friendly establishment which has a books and toys section to keep little ones occupied while their parents order a latte and pastries. “There’s also a nice new restaurant called The Electric,” says Galloway, “They do trivia on Tuesday nights, and they’ve got a covered outdoor space.” Moonlight on the Mountain is a local music venue showcasing traveling musicians and has a BYOB drink policy.
Locals shop at Piggly Wiggly in Bluff Park.
Bluff Park Diner has served a Southern meat-and-three sides in Bluff Park since the early 1980s.
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Highly-rated education at Hoover City Schools
Bluff Park Elementary is a highly rated public school with an A rating on Niche. Sixth to eighth graders attend Ira F. Simmons Middle, ranking among the top 10 middle schools in Alabama according to Niche. At Hoover High, football season brings the community together to cheer on the home team and the award-winning marching band. The middle and high schools both have an A ratings.
Bluff Park Elementary serves students in Pre-K through 5th grade.
Simmons Middle School offers many clubs for its Bluff Park students.
Check out the award winning Hoover High School Band near Bluff Park.
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Transportation around Bluff Park
Bluff Park is located near Birmingham, which is just 10 miles to the north. Interstate 65 and Interstate 459 interchange is about 5 miles from the center of the community. The area contains a number of nearby golf courses, such as Robert Trent Jones Golf Course and Hoover Country Club. For over three years, the local government has added sidewalks and extensions to major roadways to increase the neighborhood's walkability.
The Robert Trent Jones golf course next to Bluff Park is one of several golfing options nearby.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Bluff Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bluff Park, Vestavia sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Bluff Park, Vestavia over the last 12 months is $427,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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