$108,696Average Value$75Average Price per Sq Ft8Homes For Sale
Small suburban neighborhood near historic Ensley prime for revitalization
When the Ensley Works steel plant was founded in the late 1800s, the following industrial development boom created a need for communities such as Sherman Heights to house plant workers and their families. Some residents today live in those same bungalows and cottages, while others live in post-war ranch-style houses that developed as Ensley expanded. Homes are within 6 miles of schools and the historic Ensley Business District. The city's Birmingham Comprehensive Plan outlines future investment in Ensley-area retail and transit with the aim of creating a better quality of life.
Cottons has what you need to look dapper near Sherman Heights.
Play a game of cards at McAlpine Park Recreation Center in Sherman Heights.
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Pre-war and post-war homes set along hilly streets
Residents live along a hilly landscape in a variety of pre-war and post-war era homes, many of which housed employees working at the nearby Ensley Works. Some subdivisions are more clustered in their layout while others have a lot of open fields and woods between homes. Homey Craftsman bungalows and ranch-style houses have spacious front yards that look out on forested streets and adjacent fields. Most residents own their homes, though there are some renters. Some homes need extensive repairs, while others have been recently renovated. Further restoration and preservation of homes is part of the Birmingham City Plan for the wider Ensley community. Prices range from $22,000 for a home in need of renovations to $230,000 for an updated ranch-style house.
Craftsman style homes are popular in Sherman Heights.
Small bungalows add charm to the Sherman Heights community.
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Mom-and-pop grocers and restaurants in nearby Ensley
Sherman Heights is primarily residential, but residents can drive to nearby Ensley for shopping and dining. Marino’s Market is a family-owned grocery store chain with another location in Bessemer. The historic Ensley Business District is home to cafes such as Heritage Coffee, which offers a range of specialty smoothies and espresso drinks. Jasmine’s Café is a mom-and-pop restaurant that serves Southern soul food staples and operates its own food truck.
Heritage coffee in Sherman Heights has your caffeine fix covered.
Find amazing soul food as Jasmine's Cafe near Sherman Heights.
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I-20 gives residents easy commutes to downtown Birmingham
Port Birmingham Road runs through the middle of Sherman Heights and connects the neighborhood to Ensley and Interstate 20, within 6 miles of the western portion of the community. At the same distance are the two closest hospitals, Cahaba Medical Care West End and Princeton Baptist Medical Center. Downtown Birmingham is within 10 miles of the neighborhood. Frequent flyers have a 15-mile drive to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport. Further access to transit and greenways for walking and biking are part of the Birmingham City Plan’s initiative to improve public transit.
Take a short trip to Railroad Park near Sherman Heights.
Enjoy a game of keep up at Magic City Futbol at City Walk Park near Sherman Heights.
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Playing sports at Sherman Heights and Ensley Parks or hiking through Red Mountain Park
After school, kids head to one of Sherman Heights’ two neighborhood parks. Sherman Heights North Park has a playground and tennis and basketball courts that are ringed by a paved walking path. Sherman Heights South Park has similar amenities as well as a spacious field perfect for throwing a football or playing frisbee. Ensley Park features lighted fields and tennis and basketball courts less than a mile east of Sherman Heights. The park also hosts a yearly Block Party sponsored by Flourish Alabama, a non-profit that aims to empower the youth through arts education. Red Mountain Park is 10 miles east of the neighborhood, a 1,500-acre expanse of mature forests, miles of hiking trails, rope courses, and artifacts of Birmingham’s mining industry.
Play some tennis at Ensley Park near Sherman Heights.
Go on a hike at Red Mountain Park near Mason City.
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Career academies at Birmingham City Schools
Sherman Heights’ public school students are served by Birmingham City Schools, starting out at Minor Community and Middle School before finishing up at Jackson-Olin High School. All three schools received a C-minus rating on Niche. The high school is one of the largest high schools in the district and is home to career academies that provide students with hands-on experience in fields such as horticulture and the health sciences. There is also Minor High School, which has an overall C-rating on Niche. Nearby Forestdale offers private school options such as Rock City Preparatory Christian School, a faith-based Baptist school that teaches from kindergarten to 12th grade and received an overall B-rating from Niche.
Experience superior academics at Minor Middle School near Sherman Heights.
Jackson Olin High School takes pride in teaching teenagers in Sherman Heights.
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Houses of worship in Sherman Heights
Several churches are in the neighborhood, such as the Evening Star Baptist near Knowles Island and Faith Chapel, a non-denominational church along Mike Moore Boulevard.
Find a beautiful place to worship in Sherman Heights.
Admire the beautiful fall colors and landscape of Sherman Heights.
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Important details about Sherman Heights
Sherman Heights has a C.A.P. Index crime score of 3 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4 out of 10, and significantly lower property crime scores.
Birmingham is in “Dixie Alley,” a region of the southern United States that frequently experiences strong thunderstorms and tornadoes. The city government and the National Weather Service have emergency preparedness plans for intense weather.
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Parks in this Area
Red Mountain Park
Railroad Park
Lake
Playground
Events
Ensley Park
Baseball/Softball
Football
Grills
Wylam Park
Football
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Fairview Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Sylvan Springs Park
North Sherman Heights Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
South Sherman Heights Park
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Howze-Sanford Park
Basketball
Tennis
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
23 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sherman Heights
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sherman Heights, Birmingham sell after 69 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Sherman Heights, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $93,203, down 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Welcome home to this charming and cozy 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment, offering the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. The inviting living room provides a warm and welcoming space to relax after a long day, with plenty of natural light to brighten up your home.The kitchen features an electric stove/oven, making meal preparation effortless. Whether you're cooking for yourself or
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Welcome home to this charming and cozy 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment, offering the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. The inviting living room provides a warm and welcoming space to relax after a long day, with plenty of natural light to brighten up your home.The well-equipped kitchen features a refrigerator and an electric stove/oven, making meal preparation effortless. Whether
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,262
Median Age
42
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,653
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,046
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88%
College Graduates
8.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.6%
% Population in Labor Force
49.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
1/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 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.
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