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Fountain Heights is filled with historic buildings and local businesses
Home to Birmingham’s Civil Rights District and the historic 16th Street Baptist Church, Fountain Heights is the spiritual heart of this major Alabama city. Fountain Heights is the historic downtown area, and it’s an enduring cultural hub of Birmingham’s past and present. The neighborhood is primarily commercial, with its many broad streets lined with government buildings including City Hall, restaurants, churches and museums. In the northern part of Fountain Heights, farther from downtown, single-family homes and apartment complexes can be found.
Fountain Heights is a historic downtown area known for the Birmingham Civil Rights District.
Fountain Heights Park is a beautiful neighborhood in Birmingham.
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Rich history to explore at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
As part of its history, Fountain Heights is home to several well-preserved historic buildings, such as the Alabama Theatre and the Lyric Theatre. Built during the 1920s, they remain notable performing arts venues. The Alabama Theatre, which was built by Paramount Studios, continues to show films, while the Lyric Theatre frequently hosts live music events. The 16th Street Baptist Church served as a hub from which Martin Luther King Jr., Fred Shuttleworth and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference promoted civil rights for African Americans. The church was damaged in a bombing in 1963, but it was quickly rebuilt amid an outpouring of support. For more local history to explore, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute offers a museum experience devoted to this pivotal era of American history. For a more distant past, those interested in paleontology can visit the McWane Science Center. Housed in a former department store building, it’s home to a large collection of dinosaur fossils.
Murals and artwork can be seen in the cultural district of Fountain Heights.
Closeup of The Lyric signage.
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Older single-family homes and new apartments
The neighborhood offers a mix of properties, from early 20th-century bungalows and modern craftsman styles to new condos and apartments. Older homes in Fountain Heights may require renovations, but these properties usually sell for a lower price compared to the surrounding area. Single-family homes here typically sell for between $100,000 to $200,000, while new apartments and condos downtown go for between $200,000 to $400,000.
Colorful bungalows can be found in Fountain Heights.
Brick and wood homes are frequent in Fountain Heights.
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Birmingham City School District
Birmingham City Schools serves the neighborhood’s students. Kids may start at Carrie A Tuggle Elementary School, which has a C-minus grade from Niche, before transitioning to Malachi Wilkerson Middle School, which also gets a C-minus and serves as the STEM academy for the school district. Students may then attend A.H. Parker High School with a C-plus grade.
The Alabama School of Fine Arts is a public school that serves students in Fountain Heights.
Carrie A. Tuggle Elementary School strives for excellence.
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Pizitz Food Hall has something for everyone to eat
The closest grocery store is Publix Super Market at 20 Midtown. The Pizitz Food Hall includes several upscale restaurants with diverse menus, from soul food and pizza to pho, poke bowls and tacos.
The Fountain Heights Park is located next to Uptown Birmingham.
The Yard restaurant offers fine dining for residents and visitors in Fountain Heights.
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City Walk and Kelly Ingram Park provide outdoor recreation
Kelly Ingram Park is a storied park across the street from the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. This four-acre park is filled with monuments dedicated to the Civil Rights movement. City Walk is a community space under the interstate overpass with a skatepark, playground equipment and a dog park. At the north end of the neighborhood is Fountain Heights Recreation Center with indoor meeting spaces and a basketball court.
The Fountain Heights Recreation Center offers residents endless amounts of outdoor fun.
City Walk features a skate park that Fountain Heights residents can skate in.
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Close to interstates, bus stops and a train station
Fountain Heights is walkable and bikeable, but residents may still want to have a car to get to Birmingham’s farther amenities. Interstate 65 and Interstate 20 run through the neighborhood and provide an easy commute in and out of the city. Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority operates a daily bus service, with the closest stops being scattered along 19th Street North. There’s also a train station with Amtrak service and a Greyhound bus station along Morris Avenue.
The MAX Transit system provides covered shelters to the residents of Fountain Heights.
Local Recreation Center next to the interstate.
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Important to Know
Interstate 65 runs directly next to the neighborhood homes, so the extra ambient traffic noise may be an issue for some.
City Walk, located just under the interstate.
Aerial overview of Kelly Ingram Park and the surrounding streets.
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Parks in this Area
Railroad Park
Lake
Playground
Events
Linn Park
Events
Walking Paths
Kelly Ingram Park
Trails
Events
Walking Paths
Arthur Shores Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Fountain Heights Recreation Center
Basketball
Pool
Playground
City Walk Birmingham
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Trails
Transit
Airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
8 min drive
Bus
20th St N And 2nd Ave N
Bus
12th Ct And 12th St N
Bus
7th Ave N And 16th St
Bus
5th Ave N And 15th St N
Bus
16th St N And 16th Ct N
Bus
3rd Ave N And 12th St
Bus
5th Ave N & 17th St N
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Fountain Heights
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fountain Heights, Birmingham sell after 89 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Fountain Heights, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $208,138, down 28% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,736
Median Age
41
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$41,250
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,098
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
24.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13%
% Population in Labor Force
59.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
57''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
67/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
63/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
