Terry Marlowe
Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
(659) 204-7951
93 Total Sales
1 in Forestdale
$215,000 Price
Forestdale
Suburban Neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama
Jefferson County 35005, 35214, 35224
If quiet, country living away from the bustle of city life appeals to you, Forestdale might be the place to put down roots. This unincorporated community, northwest of Downtown Birmingham, lives up to its name with its tree-covered, rolling green landscape. It’s sandwiched between Adamsville and North Pratt on the outskirts of Birmingham, along U.S. 78.
You’ll find a lot of older homes in the area, including cottage-style houses, split-levels, recent New Traditional builds and ranch-style houses with cross-gabled and hipped roofs. Depending on where you live, houses might be raised or built on (or into) the hillsides to accommodate the rolling landscape. You might also have some acreage separating you from your neighbor. You’ll definitely need a car to get around, because there aren’t sidewalks or public transportation available. Closing sale prices for recent listings range from $75,000 for an older, cottage-style house in need of work, to $456,000 for a ranch-style house with a barn on several acres of land. In general, houses less than $100,000 will need some love and care. Currently, newly constructed homes are priced around $300,000.
Students can attend Minor Community School or U.W. Clemon Elementary for Kindergarten through 5th Grade, and then go on to Minor Middle School and Minor High School. Each of these schools are a short drive away, about 10 minutes or less. Minor Middle offers clubs like Drama, and Robotics, where students can design, build and program robots, and enter competitions. Minor High is part of the Western Zone Jefferson County Schools Signature Academies, which gives students the opportunity to enroll in a career-specific program like Advanced Manufacturing and Biomedical Science.
You’ll find plenty of shopping and dining options along U.S. 78. Get your groceries at the Piggly Wiggly in the Village Hills Shopping Center, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet or Walmart Supercenter. There are also small specialty shops, like Tienda Mexicana Teresita. Pick out a new outfit at clothing stores like Citi Trends or Rainbow Shops. If you have a four-legged friend, you can rest easy knowing that Westwood Animal Hospital is easily accessible on this road.
When you’re in the mood for tasty traditional Mexican food, stop by El Vecino Mexican Restaurant and order dishes like tacos, enchiladas or chicken fajitas. Kings Wings offers chicken wings served in a variety of sauces from savory to spicy, and fries. Satisfy your sweet tooth at Margaret’s Bakery, where you can order cookies, fine pastries and beautiful, custom-designed cakes, or grab a chicken salad sandwich for lunch.
Spend time outdoors at Forestdale Community Park. Kids can climb on the playground or enjoy the swing set, while you relax under the pavilion or get your steps in on the walking trail. There are also basketball courts and tennis courts, if you want to play a game with a friend. Head northwest into Adamsville, and you’ll reach the playground at Adamsville Blackwell Park or the playground, splash pad and disc golf course at Spring Street Park in about 10 minutes. Past Spring Street Park on Dogwood Road is the Adamsville Bark Park, where you can let your dog loose to play and run around. If you’re a bookworm, pick up your next read at the Adamsville Public Library. The library might be on the small side, but you can request any books you aren’t able to find.
In Forestdale, you get a slice of country-living just 15 minutes away from the entertainment and excitement of Downtown Birmingham.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Terry Marlowe
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Shannon Wormley
Shannon Wormley
Sold South Realty
(205) 784-2456
117 Total Sales
4 in Forestdale
$161K - $202K Price Range
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Brandi Givan
Brandi Givan
Town Square Realty
(659) 207-8611
28 Total Sales
1 in Forestdale
$239,900 Price
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Bozeman and Minor Group
Bozeman and Minor Group
ARC Realty Cahaba Heights
(659) 207-4276
429 Total Sales
7 in Forestdale
$56K - $245K Price Range
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Bob Kuykendall
Bob Kuykendall
ARC Realty 280
(659) 204-7535
122 Total Sales
1 in Forestdale
$199,000 Price
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Yolanda Dye
Yolanda Dye
1ST Class Real Estate Heritage
(659) 201-3700
92 Total Sales
3 in Forestdale
$150K - $192K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
North Sherman Heights Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
South Sherman Heights Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
One Pratt Place
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Forestdale Community Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Sandusky Park Recreation Center
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Forestdale | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forestdale, Birmingham sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Forestdale, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $165,502, down 16% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$161,950
Median Single Family Price
$163,700
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$97
Number of Homes for Sale
42
Last 12 months Home Sales
106
Months of Supply
4.80
Median List Price
$175,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,937
Median Year Built
1966
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,728
Below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
17,424
Open Houses
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Sunday, Apr 272 - 4pm
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Sunday, Apr 271 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,198
Median Age
43
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$59,564
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,132
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.9%
College Graduates
24.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.4%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.4%
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®
13
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
30
/ 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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Sherman Heights
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