Mountain Brook, AL real estate & property management
Jefferson County · Buying, selling and rental management from our Pelham office
Quick answer
What should I know about buying or selling a home in Mountain Brook?
Mountain Brook is a Jefferson County city of about 12 square miles that the city describes as roughly 98% residential, built around five small shopping villages, with its own district (Mountain Brook City Schools). The Census median owner-occupied home value is $916,300 (2020–2024). Call AKS Realty Group at 205-821-9683.
Quick answer
What should Mountain Brook rental owners know?
Rentals are uncommon in Mountain Brook: 89.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and the Census median gross rent is $1,456 (2020–2024). AKS Realty Group manages Mountain Brook homes with no markup on repairs.
Living in Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook for buyers, sellers, renters and rental owners
Mountain Brook was planned, not just built. Developer Robert Jemison Jr. opened it in 1929 with a plan by landscape architect Warren H. Manning, and the city incorporated in 1942. Today it is about 12 square miles of wooded residential streets organized around five small commercial villages, about 4 miles from downtown Birmingham.
The city says about 98% of its land is residential, so commerce is concentrated in the villages: English Village, Crestline Village, Mountain Brook Village, Cahaba Village and Overton Village. Mountain Brook had 22,461 people at the 2020 Census, up from 20,413 in 2010. Shades Creek runs through the city along Jemison Park.
For sellers, Mountain Brook is a market where the street, the lot and the condition of the house drive price more than anything else. For buyers, it means choosing among older homes, renovated homes and new homes built on existing lots. For rental owners, it means a small lease market.
Mountain Brook at a glance · U.S. Census Bureau
- Median home value
- $916,300
- owner-occupied
- Median gross rent
- $1,456
- all rental types
- Owner-occupied homes
- 89.9%
- of occupied units
- Mean commute
- 16.4 minutes
- travel time to work
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (QuickFacts). Population 22,461 (2020 Census). Census figures are multi-year estimates and lag the market.
Neighborhoods & areas
Mountain Brook neighborhoods and subdivisions
Mountain Brook is best understood by its villages, English, Crestline, Mountain Brook, Cahaba and Overton, and the residential areas around them, such as Redmont Park, Crestline Heights, Cherokee Bend and Brookwood Forest.
Many listings use a historic plat name rather than a village. Ask us about any street.
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Crestline Village
Home to City Hall and Crestline Elementary (3875 West Jackson Boulevard), with shops and restaurants around them. Source
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Mountain Brook Village
The village next to Lane Park Road, home of the Birmingham Zoo and Birmingham Botanical Gardens just over the city line. Source
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English Village
One of the five villages, on the side of the city nearest downtown Birmingham. Source
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Cahaba Village & Overton Village
The other two villages, each with its own shops and services. Overton Pavilion can be rented for events. Source
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Residential areas
Names you will see on listings include Redmont Park, Crestline Heights, Cherokee Bend, Brookwood Forest, Shook Hill, Lockerbie and River Oaks. Source
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Schools
Which schools serve Mountain Brook homes?
Homes inside city limits are served by Mountain Brook City Schools, founded in 1959. The district has four elementary schools (K–6), Mountain Brook Junior High (7–9) and Mountain Brook High School (10–12).
The four elementary schools are Brookwood Forest, Cherokee Bend, Crestline and Mountain Brook Elementary, each serving its own zone. The grade split (K–6, 7–9, 10–12) is different from most districts nearby, which matters if you are comparing schools across cities. The district reports about 4,400 students. Some homes with a Mountain Brook or Birmingham mailing address are outside city limits, so confirm the zone with the district office (32 Vine Street) before you buy, list or lease.
School zones can change. Always confirm the zone for a specific address with the school district.
Places & things to do
Parks, shopping and landmarks in Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook's best-known outdoor space is Jemison Park and its trail along Shades Creek. The villages hold the city's shops and restaurants, and the Birmingham Zoo and Birmingham Botanical Gardens sit just outside city limits on Lane Park Road.
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Jemison Park & Jemison Trail
A 54-acre linear park along Mountain Brook Parkway and Shades Creek. The paved trail runs about a mile and links to other trails for 2.5+ miles of walking. Source
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens
At 2612 Lane Park Road in Birmingham, next to Mountain Brook Village, with free admission. Source
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Birmingham Zoo
At 2630 Cahaba Road in Birmingham, across Lane Park Road from the gardens. Source
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The five villages
English, Crestline, Mountain Brook, Cahaba and Overton villages hold most of the city's local shops, restaurants and services. Source
Commute & access
Getting around from Mountain Brook
From City Hall in Crestline, downtown Birmingham is about 4 miles and UAB Hospital about 3.4 miles, roughly 7 to 9 minutes with no traffic.
US-280 runs along the south side of the city near Cahaba Village, with I-459 farther out. Montevallo Road, Cahaba Road and Mountain Brook Parkway are the main local roads. The Census puts Mountain Brook's mean travel time to work at 16.4 minutes (2020–2024).
| From Mountain Brook City Hall (Crestline) to | Miles | Approx. minutes* | Map |
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| UAB Hospital | ~3.4 | ~7 | Live map |
| Downtown Birmingham (City Hall) | ~4.3 | ~9 | Live map |
| Grandview Medical Center (US-280) | ~7.3 | ~13 | Live map |
| Birmingham airport (BHM) | ~7.2 | ~15 | Live map |
* Approximate drive estimates from OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), checked October 24, 2026, with no traffic. Rush-hour trips take longer; use the map link for a live estimate. Mean commute: Census QuickFacts.
Buy & sell
Buying and selling a home in Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook homes are mostly single-family houses on wooded lots, plus some condos and townhomes. The Census median owner-occupied home value is $916,300 (2020–2024 ACS), the highest of the ten areas on our site, but prices vary widely by street and lot.
Because so much of Mountain Brook was built decades ago, comparable sales have to account for renovation level, lot size and slope, and whether a home is original, remodeled or newly built on an older lot. We compare within the same village area and school zone. Buyers should budget time for inspections that cover drainage on sloped lots, foundations, sewer lines and older systems. Sellers get a free valuation and a plan for presentation, photography and timing.
Mountain Brook market snapshot (Greater Alabama MLS)
- Median sale price
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- Median days on market
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Selling in Mountain Brook
- ✓ List price from comparable Mountain Brook sales
- ✓ Presentation and marketing advice
- ✓ Help comparing multiple offers
- ✓ Coordination through closing
Buying in Mountain Brook
- ✓ Start with pre-approval and a clear budget
- ✓ Confirm city limits, county and school zone
- ✓ Offer based on comparable sales
- ✓ Inspection, appraisal and closing support
Mountain Brook listings
Featured listings
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Property management
Renting out a home in Mountain Brook
Rental homes are uncommon in Mountain Brook: 89.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (Census 2020–2024), so about 1 in 10 is rented. The median gross rent is $1,456, across apartments, condos and houses.
Lease demand comes from the location (about 3 to 4 miles to UAB and downtown), the Mountain Brook City Schools zones and the villages. Rental situations we handle here include an owner relocating for a few years, a home held between sales, and condos or townhomes. If the property is in a condo or townhome association, check its leasing rules first; we review them with you.
Higher-value homes need careful upkeep, so we use licensed and insured vendors, get multiple quotes and document every visit. AKS Realty Group never marks up repairs: you pay exactly what the vendor charges.
Why Mountain Brook owners choose AKS Realty Group
- ✓ No markup on repairs
- ✓ Credit, criminal, employment and rental history screening
- ✓ 24/7 emergency maintenance
- ✓ Owner portal with monthly statements and inspection reports
Real estate agents: we send your client back
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Mountain Brook real estate & property management FAQ
Which schools serve Mountain Brook homes?
Homes inside city limits are served by Mountain Brook City Schools: Brookwood Forest, Cherokee Bend, Crestline or Mountain Brook Elementary (K–6), Mountain Brook Junior High (7–9) and Mountain Brook High (10–12). A Mountain Brook mailing address is not a guarantee, so confirm the address with the district.
What are Mountain Brook's villages?
The city's five commercial villages are English Village, Crestline Village, Mountain Brook Village, Cahaba Village and Overton Village. The city describes the rest of its land, about 98%, as residential.
Are the Birmingham Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Mountain Brook?
They are just outside city limits, in Birmingham, on Lane Park Road next to Mountain Brook Village: the Birmingham Botanical Gardens at 2612 Lane Park Road and the Birmingham Zoo at 2630 Cahaba Road.
Can I lease my Mountain Brook home while I relocate?
Yes. We prepare a rental analysis from comparable leases, screen tenants, handle maintenance with no markup on repairs, and give you monthly statements and inspection reports in the owner portal.
What is the median home value in Mountain Brook?
The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median owner-occupied home value at $916,300. Census figures lag the market and Mountain Brook prices vary widely by street and lot, so AKS prices homes from recent comparable MLS sales.
More general questions on pricing, screening and owner statements: see our FAQ.
Our work in Mountain Brook
AKS Realty Group in Mountain Brook
Homes sold in Mountain Brook
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Mountain Brook rental homes we manage
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A Mountain Brook client review
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Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Mountain Brook city, Alabama: 2010 and 2020 Census population; 2020–2024 ACS home value, gross rent, owner-occupied rate, commute
- City of Mountain Brook: Visitors: five villages, area, residential share
- City of Mountain Brook: Parks: Jemison Park
- Mountain Brook City Schools: Our Schools
- Mountain Brook City Schools: About the district: founding year, enrollment
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Birmingham Zoo
- RE/MAX Alabama: Mountain Brook subdivisions: subdivision names (secondary source)
- Wikipedia: Mountain Brook, Alabama: Jemison, Manning, 1929 plan (secondary source)
- OpenStreetMap / OSRM routing: drive distance and time estimates
Facts checked October 2026. Places, schools and roads change; tell us if something here is out of date.
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