Justin Marcus
Marcus Family Realty LLC
(659) 207-9941
132 Total Sales
1 in Lipscomb
$68,000 Price
Lipscomb
Suburban Neighborhood in Bessemer, Alabama
Jefferson County 35020, 35211, 35221, 35228
Sandwiched between Bessemer and Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama, is the small town of Lipscomb. Incorporated in 1910, was once a bustling municipality close to booming mines and mills. A rail line was built through the area in 1890 to connect Birmingham and Bessemer, and it still exists today. Depending on where you live, you might have to cross the tracks to get across town.
The town is full of older homes, including Craftsmen with front- or cross-gabled roofs, ranch-style houses, Minimal Traditionals and split levels. Recent closing sale prices range from $60,000 for a Craftsman to $135,000 for a National pyramidal. Houses less than $100,000 are likely in need of some work. There aren’t any sidewalks, and some of the houses are raised to meet the elevation of the gently rolling landscape, or face the railroad tracks. You’ll find public transportation along 9th Avenue North.
Students can attend local Lipscomb Elementary School, and go on to attend McAdory Middle and McAdory High School. The middle and high school are about 20 minutes away by car. McAdory High participates in the Southern Zone of the Jefferson County Schools Signature Academies, which allows eligible students to follow a curriculum tailored towards pursuing a degree or a career in a specialized field. McAdory High offers Advanced Manufacturing and Biomedical Science.
For Mexican cuisine within walking distance of your house, stop by Cuernos Chuecos and order items like steak tacos and burritos. You’ll find Family Dollar on 9th Avenue North, along with small stores like Tienda Ebenezer. In 10 minutes, you can drive to Piggly Wiggly in Midfield, Publix Super Market at Lakeshore Pavilion or Fresh Value Cost Plus. You can reach downtown Birmingham in roughly 20 minutes.
For entertainment, there are a couple of bingo parlors you can check out. Into golf? Reserve a tee time or get a membership at the nearby Woodward Golf & Country Club, and work your way through the beautiful 18-hole course. Become a membership or get a day pass, and tear down the trails at RideBHM, a downhill mountain biking park. There are plenty of trails, for beginner cyclists to expert-only. This includes learning how to jump a mountain bike at any distance. The park is open year-round, rain or shine, but keep in mind that some track might be closed during rainy weather.
If nature is more your vibe, along the nearby Venice Road is an access point to Red Mountain Park, which covers 1,500 acres of land along the Red Mountain Ridge. The land was once the site of the extensive iron ore mining operation that built Birmingham, and it was also the city’s greatest resource until the last mine was closed in the mid-1900s. Today the land serves as an outdoor escape from city-life, featuring 16 miles of wooded trails with two city overlooks, three treehouses high near the treetops and a 6-acre, off-the-leash dog park. The historic mines are still marked, and can be seen along several of the trails. The park is open most days of the year except holidays, though amenities like the treehouses aren’t accessible year-round. You can get a slice of history in Lipscomb, along the rail line between Birmingham and Bessemer.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Justin Marcus
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Fred Smith
Fred Smith
Responds QuicklyRealtySouth-MB-Crestline
(659) 204-5632
456 Total Sales
3 in Lipscomb
$41K - $89K Price Range
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Shelly Wallace
Shelly Wallace
Responds QuicklyRealtySouth-OTM-Acton Rd
(205) 519-3381
131 Total Sales
1 in Lipscomb
$20,000 Price
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Mo Deeb
Mo Deeb
Mo Deeb Realty Group
(205) 882-4424
109 Total Sales
1 in Lipscomb
$54,700 Price
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Bozeman and Minor Group
Bozeman and Minor Group
ARC Realty Cahaba Heights
(659) 207-4276
428 Total Sales
2 in Lipscomb
$27K - $46K Price Range
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Lindsay Davis
LD
Lindsay Davis
Responds QuicklySpartan Realty LLC
(659) 207-2552
683 Total Sales
4 in Lipscomb
$108K - $127K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Grasselli Heights Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Roosevelt City Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Tarpley City Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
West Brownville Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Playground
RideBHM
- Bike Trails
Red Mountain Park, Venice Road entrance
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lipscomb | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lipscomb, Bessemer sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Lipscomb, Bessemer over the last 12 months is $70,066, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$60,000
Median Single Family Price
$77,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$71
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Months of Supply
16.00
Median List Price
$77,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
10%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
28%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,174
Median Year Built
1950
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,253
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,721
Median Age
39
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,027
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,823
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
15.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.2%
% Population in Labor Force
59.2%
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®
15
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Roosevelt
Investment properties 12 miles from Birmingham
East Brownville
Quiet suburban community bordered by Red Mountain Park to the east
Grasselli Heights
Residents of this industrial Bham suburb enjoy direct access to Red Mountain Park
Hillman
A sense of privacy and seclusion in the busy Magic City
Sand Ridge
New subdivisions close to a mountain park and a well-known golf course.
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