
Neighborhood: 35242
- Family VibesWarm atmosphere with family-friendly amenities and safe, welcoming streets.Suburban CalmSerene suburban setting with space, comfort, and community charm.Outdoor ActivitiesAmple parks and spaces for hiking, biking, and active recreation.Dining SceneFrom casual bites to fine dining, a haven for food lovers.
Set among the rolling foothills southeast of Birmingham, 35242 blends golf course communities and wooded neighborhoods along the Cahaba River with suburban convenience. Days skew active with outdoor time at Veterans Park, Heardmont Park, and the Dunnavant Valley Greenway, plus quick escapes to Oak Mountain State Park; evenings lean low-key with patio dining at Bellini’s, Big Bad Breakfast, and Area 41 Pizza, coffee at O’Henry’s or Starbucks, and errands at The Village at Lee Branch, Tattersall Park, and Brook Highland Plaza with Publix and a nearby Walmart Supercenter. Greystone Golf & Country Club and the Mt Laurel town center add a small-town vibe with seasonal markets. The area is pet friendly, family oriented, and commuter friendly via US-280 and Highway 119, with warm humid summers and mild winters. Recent Zillow market trends show a median rent in the low $2,000s, with most rentals ranging from the mid-$1,200s to the low $3,000s in the past few months.
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Nearby schools in Birmingham
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- 9/10Inverness Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 3 mi
- 5/10Oak Mt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.6 mi
- 8/10Oak Mt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.7 mi
Frequently asked questions
201 Retreat Dr has a walk score of 9, it's car-dependent.
The schools assigned to 201 Retreat Dr include Inverness Elementary School, Oak Mt Middle School, and Oak Mt High School.
201 Retreat Dr is in the 35242 neighborhood in Birmingham, AL.
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