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Vestavia Hills

Vestavia Hills

Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

By Caroline McMeans, Co-Founder & Broker at Homepoint

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Updated

Median Sold Price

$563,500

174 sales in the last 90 days
Median Days on Market

41

Half of sales closed in 31–70 days
Active Listings

105

Listed $105K – $3.2M
Market Condition
Balanced
Based on typical time to sell
Listings counted inside the Vestavia Hills boundary. © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

What are you solving for?

Start with the move you're making, and see what Vestavia Hills has listed for it right now.

Buying your first home

Homes from $104,900 to $289,900; 27 listed now; the middle half of recent sales closed in 31–70 days.

Moving up

Homes from $295,000 to $745,000; 52 listed now; the middle half of recent sales closed in 31–70 days.

Buying at the top of the market

Homes from $749,900 to $3,200,000; 26 listed now; the middle half of recent sales closed in 31–70 days.

Relocating to the area

105 listed now; listed from $104,900 to $3,200,000; the middle half of recent sales closed in 31–70 days.


Counts and prices as of September 14, 2026. Homepoint · Licensed in AL, TN & GA.

What your budget buys in Vestavia Hills

What's on the market right now, by price.

Entry
$289,900

At or below $289,900

27 listings in this band

Middle
$530,000

Around $530,000

52 listings in this band

Upper
$745,000

Above $745,000

26 listings in this band


© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Homepoint · Licensed in AL, TN & GA.

As of September 2026, the median sold price in Vestavia Hills, AL was $563,500 and homes took a median 41 days to sell, based on 174 recent sales (Homepoint, September 2026). Half of those sales closed between 31 and 70 days on market.

Vestavia Hills Neighborhood Guide

Vestavia Hills is located in Alabama and features a diverse range of housing styles. The area includes various architectural designs and lot sizes, making it a notable choice for those exploring Vestavia Hills homes for sale.

About Vestavia Hills

Vestavia Hills is situated near major roadways, providing convenient access to surrounding areas and employment centers. The neighborhood is characterized by its residential streets and proximity to local landmarks.

  • Median sold price in the last 90 days is $563,500.
  • Median days on market for sold homes is 41 days.
  • Active listings total 105.
  • Active list price range is from $104,900 to $3,200,000.
  • Assigned schools include GRANTSWOOD, VESTAVIA-WEST, GRESHAM, and VESTAVIA-DOLLY RIDGE.

Housing Market

The Vestavia Hills real estate market is currently balanced, with 174 homes sold in the last 90 days. The middle half of those sales had days on market ranging from 31 to 70 days.

Vestavia Hills amenities

Living in Vestavia Hills means moving through a hillside city stretched along Montgomery Highway and up the crest of Shades Mountain, with quick links to U.S. 31 and U.S. 280. Sibyl Temple sits on the bluff near the northern entrance, where the stone landmark and its surrounding gardens stay open to the public from morning to sunset when not reserved. Just down Montgomery Highway, the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest stands across from Wald Park, giving this stretch of the city a civic center feel rather than a single main street. Downtown Birmingham is a 20-minute drive, 8.4 miles away. UAB Hospital is a 19-minute drive, 7.5 miles away.

For day-to-day Vestavia Hills amenities, Wald Park on Waldridge Road is one of the anchors, with the Aquatic Complex, tennis courts, playgrounds, and walking paths gathered in the middle of town. In Cahaba Heights, the athletic complex adds ballfields, a dog park, and an inclusive playground, while nearby Satterfield’s Restaurant on Cahaba Heights Road remains one of the best-known dining rooms in that pocket of the city. Vestavia Bowl has long held its place on Montgomery Highway, and The Summit, just off U.S. 280 at Summit Boulevard, puts Apple, Barnes & Noble, and Emmy Squared Pizza within easy reach of central Vestavia Hills. Riverchase Galleria in Hoover is a 15-minute drive, 6 miles away. Birmingham–Shuttlesworth Airport is a 23-minute drive, 12.8 miles away.

Among the things to do in Vestavia Hills, the annual Viva Vestavia Hills event brings local restaurants together for a recurring taste-of-town gathering at the civic center area, and the Chamber calendar also rotates events such as Chalk the Hills and the Cahaba Heights Cocktail Crawl through the year. That mix of parks, shopping districts, and long-running local stops gives the city an amenity map that spreads from the Montgomery Highway corridor to Cahaba Heights and east toward Liberty Park rather than clustering in one retail node. Before you buy here, expect a mix of older ranch-style houses on curving streets near Shades Mountain and newer construction farther east, with subdivision patterns and lot layouts changing noticeably from one section of Vestavia Hills to the next.

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Commute & costs in Vestavia Hills

How far the drive is, and what it costs to own here.

Drive times
DestinationMinutesMiles

Downtown Birmingham

20

8.4

UAB Hospital

19

7.5

Riverchase Galleria (Hoover)

15

6

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth Airport

23

12.8

Typical weekday morning departure, measured September 2026. Your own drive will vary with traffic and where in Vestavia Hills you start.
Taxes · Jefferson County, AL

Sales tax

4% (state rate)

Alabama state rate only · County and city rates vary and are added on top

Source: Alabama Department of Revenue, Sales and Use Tax Rates, 2026

State income tax

2% to 5%, graduated

Source: Alabama Department of Revenue, 2026
Jefferson County has the widest spread in the state — Birmingham is about 0.73% of value and Mountain Brook about 1.09% — and the unincorporated county varies across eleven school districts. Check the rate for the exact municipality and school district with the Jefferson County Tax Assessor.

Tax figures are countywide and are a guide, not a quote — confirm the current rate and any exemptions with the county before you buy. Homepoint · Licensed in AL, TN & GA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Vestavia Hills?

$563,500 is the median home price in Vestavia Hills, with 174 homes sold in the last 90 days. Active listings range from $104,900 to $3,200,000.

How long do homes in Vestavia Hills take to sell?

Homes in Vestavia Hills take a median of 41 days to sell. The middle half of those sales closed in 31 to 70 days.

How many homes are for sale in Vestavia Hills right now?

There are 105 homes for sale in Vestavia Hills right now. The active listings span a price range of $104,900 to $3,200,000.

What does $289,900 buy in Vestavia Hills?

At or below $289,900, you can find 27 active listings in Vestavia Hills. This budget band includes homes that may be suitable for first-time buyers.

Is Vestavia Hills a buyer’s or a seller’s market?

The market condition in Vestavia Hills is Balanced. This is indicated by the median days on market of 41 days.

What kind of homes are in Vestavia Hills?

Vestavia Hills features a mix of housing styles, with homes typically being of various ages and lot sizes. There are 0% single-family homes in the area.

What amenities are near Vestavia Hills?

Nearby amenities include parks, shopping centers, and dining options. Specific parks and shops can be found in the area.

What schools serve Vestavia Hills?

The schools serving Vestavia Hills are GRANTSWOOD, VESTAVIA-WEST, GRESHAM, and VESTAVIA-DOLLY RIDGE. Please confirm attendance zones with the district.

What is the commute like from Vestavia Hills?

Downtown Birmingham is 20 minutes away. Refer to the commute table for other destinations.

Is Vestavia Hills a good place to live?

Vestavia Hills is located near various amenities and has a diverse housing stock. The market is currently balanced with a range of homes available.

How far is Vestavia Hills from downtown Birmingham?

Vestavia Hills is 8.4 miles from downtown Birmingham via the main roads. The drive takes 20 minutes.

What are the closest neighborhoods to Vestavia Hills at a similar price?

The closest neighborhoods to Vestavia Hills are Homewood, Hoover, Altadena, and Forest Park. Refer to those linked guides for current prices.

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