November, 2009

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HOMEWOOD ALABAMA REAL ESTATE NEIGHBORHOODS HOMES FOR SALE MLS

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

Nestled between Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills you will find the city of Homewood, Alabama,  whose real estate is made up of frequently renovated bungalows and cottages with storybook charm.

Search homes for sale in the Homewood, Alabama MLS by neighborhood:

Some of the great architectural features which can be found in Hollywood and Mayfair, two of Homewood’s most desirable neighborhoods, are:

  • Arched doorways
  • English timbers on facades
  • Chimney pots
  • Spanish tile roofs
Homewood alabama English Tudor

Homewood Alabama English Tudor

Built in the 1920′s, Hollywood boasts many stuccoed homes in the Spanish Colonial style of its California namesake, while Mayfair is more of a mix of traditional Georgians and English cottages.

The shopping district in Homewood is a mecca for the upscale and trendy followers of fashion in the Birmingham area. With many unique boutiques and restaurants, for everything from clothing to home furnishings, Homewood pulls shoppers from Mountain Brook to Vestavia and Hoover.

A great central location to the city of Birmingham, a strong sense of community involvement, and good schools make Homewood, Alabama a popular area for those in the market to buy a home.

SEARCH THE BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA MLS

(To search by School District click MLS button above and then the School Search tab at the top of box)

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SHANNON HOLMES (205) 706-3975

 
 
 
 
 

 

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109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242

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FOREST PARK, REDMONT PARK, & HIGHLAND PARK REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

shannon-holmes-011_ppac1Within the city of Birmingham, Alabama, and situated along the ridge of Red Mountain, are the three neighborhoods of:

  • Forest Park
  • Redmont Park
  • Highland Park

Forest Park, developed in 1914, descends from the top of the ridge, following the mountain downward towards the popular area of restaurants and retail known as “Southside”.

SEARCH THE FOREST PARK MLS

Redmont Park, developed in 1925, sits at the pinnacle of the ridge, and has some of Birmingham’s most prestigious stone castles and grandest mansions.  Many have breathtaking views of the city lights at night. Redmont is situated just above the English Village commercial district.

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Highland Park is centered by Highland Park itself, and adjacent to the Highland Park Golf Course.  Homes such as Donnelly House on Highland Avenue have made their way onto the National Historic Register.

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These urban neighborhoods were developed in the early 1900′s, and have experienced a strong resurgence in the last twenty years or so. An interesting mix of many architectural styles popular in the early twentieth century can be found in these three neighborhoods, including:

  • Georgian
  • Italianate
  • French
  • Craftsman
  • Tudor
  • Mediterranean
  • Southern Colonial

Though only a few hundred homes belong to these neighborhoods, their authentic architectural details, along with close-in convenience to downtown and UAB, give these three neighborhoods genuine appeal.

SEARCH THE BIRMINGHAM AL MLS

(To search by School District click MLS button above and then the School Search tab at the top of box)

MORTGAGE CALCULATOR
SHANNON HOLMES (205) 706-3975

 
 
 
 
 

 

RealtySouth

109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242

Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.