Altadena, Cahaba Heights, Vestavia Hills

Altadena Homes for Sale

Altadena is located in Vestavia Hills, AL, characterized by a diverse housing stock. The area features a mix of architectural styles and lot sizes, with no single-family homes available. The median sold price for homes in Altadena is $499,900.

About Altadena

Altadena is situated near major roads, providing convenient access to surrounding areas and employment centers. The neighborhood features a variety of streets and is close to notable landmarks, enhancing connectivity for residents.

• Median days on market for sold homes: 40 days
• Days on market for the middle half of sales: 28 to 73 days
• 47 homes sold in the last 90 days
• 26 active listings available
• Active list price range: $192,000 to $1,849,900

Housing Market

The housing market in Altadena is currently balanced. The median sold price is $499,900, with homes typically selling in 40 days. There are 26 active listings available in the neighborhood, reflecting a range of prices from $192,000 to $1,849,900.

Amenities in Altadena, Vestavia Hills, AL

Living in Altadena puts everyday errands along Acton Road and nearby commercial corners, with Patchwork Farms just west of the neighborhood as one of the closest regular stops. In that center, Publix anchors the shops, while O’Henry’s Coffee sits nearby for a quick morning stop and Fleet Feet adds a specialty retail presence along the same stretch. On the Altadena side of Acton Road, Magnolia Café is tucked into Altadena Square behind The Colonnade, giving this part of Vestavia Hills a lunch spot that feels tied to the hillside street pattern rather than a highway strip.

For outdoor space, Altadena Valley Park runs through the neighborhood on the former Altadena Valley Country Club golf course, and its open greenway character is one of the defining Altadena amenities. A short drive away in Cahaba Heights, Murphree’s Market operates as a recurring farmers market, and Andy’s Farm Market at Andy’s Garden Center on Morgan Drive adds another seasonal produce stop with a nursery setting. Vestavia City Center, farther west along Montgomery Highway, hosts the VHMC Farmer’s Market as a recurring community event and keeps another cluster of shops and casual restaurants within easy reach for things to do in Altadena. Downtown Birmingham is a 25-minute drive from Altadena, 9.7 miles away. Riverchase Galleria in Hoover is a 12-minute drive from Altadena, 6 miles away.

Dining close to the neighborhood extends into Cahaba Heights, where Mudtown Eat & Drink sits on Cahaba Heights Road and Pappas Grill has long held its place on Montgomery Highway in Vestavia Hills. That means things to do in Altadena often spill into the adjoining Vestavia districts rather than staying on one commercial corridor, with green space in one direction and shopping centers in the other. Before you buy here, expect a mix of established single-family streets with curving roads and hilly lots, plus housing that follows the older golf-course footprint around Altadena Valley Park.

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