East Lake Makes Cents!

A recent article in the Birmingham News shows that the East Lake area is a new hot spot for investment or finding a beautiful low cost older home to set up housekeeping in. Many folks that now live in Shelby county grew up in this area or had grandparents that lived here. The quaint tudors, bungalows and four squares are plentiful. There are still many mediterranean style homes in the area also.
This area is close to everything! You have quick access to I-459, I-20 and I-59. On the average, you are about ten minutes from downtown Birmingham. Ruffner Mountain Park sits in the southern end of East Lake with East Lake Park sitting smack in the middle. You are no more than ten minutes away from the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and the Zoo! The whole area is screaming for a little TLC. With a little effort this area would make Crestwood or Homewood pale in comparison.
The streets in East Lake are wide and tree lined. Almost all streets have sidewalks and most utilities are run through alleys. With the gas prices as they are, why would you not move back to a place so convenient to everything?

So on your next Sunday drive, take another look at East Lake. You'll be glad you did!