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Greenbriar at the Altamont senior living

2831 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205

Independent Living 55+
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Highlights

  • Yard
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Fireplace
  • Elevator
  • Views

About Greenbriar at the Altamont senior living

Our inviting apartment homes bring you maintenance-free, independent living in the historic Birmingham neighborhood of Highland Park. Take a leisurely sidewalk stroll or carriage ride amid quiet parks, charming streetlights and exquisitely restored historic homes. Or head out with friends to the five-star restaurants, neighborhood bistros, cultural attractions and great shopping that are all in easy reach. You’ll have time to savor it all because you won’t be spending hours on home maintenance and yard work. You’ll also love entertaining in your new home. Some of the most breathtaking views of Birmingham are found right in the living rooms of many of our apartments. All are spacious and private, with studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom plans available. Dance the night away with friends old and new in the 1920s-style luxury of the grand lobby. Read a book by the fireside in the library. Invite your family to a delectable holiday meal in the elegant dining room. So many inspiring amenities and services are yours at Greenbriar at the Altamont that you’ll wonder why you didn’t move here sooner.

Greenbriar at the Altamont senior living is an apartment community located in Jefferson County and the 35205 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Birmingham City School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • 24 Hour Emergency Response
  • Access To An Outdoor Courtyard
  • Barber/beauty Shop - On Site
  • Continental Breakfast Served Mon-fri
  • Flexible Dining Options
  • Full Calendar Of Events
  • Housekeeping And Laundry Options
  • Interior And Exterior Maintenance
  • One Additional Meal Provided Daily
  • Public Wi-fi
  • Second Person $280.00
  • Weekly Scheduled Events And Outings
  • Weekly Scheduled Transportation Locally

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

24 Hour Access

Maintenance on site

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Maid Service
  • Meal Service
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Guest Apartment
  • Public Transportation
  • Elevator
  • Multi Use Room
  • Storage Space
  • Disposal Chutes
  • Vintage Building
  • Walk-Up
  • Courtyard

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

High Speed Internet Access

Yard

Microwave

Refrigerator

Wi-Fi

Tub/Shower

Fireplace

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Fireplace
  • Handrails
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast Nook

Model Details

  • Carpet
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Views
  • Yard

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Location
2831 Highland Ave S, Birmingham,
AL 35205
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Neighborhood

One of Alabama’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods, Highland Park, is also one of its prettiest. Highland Park features hilly, wooded streets lined with a diverse collection of architecture that includes historic mansions, office towers, and apartment buildings. Other important landmarks include the Highland Park Golf Course, Virginia Samford Theatre, and the Donnelly House.

Highland Park sits along the east side of Five Points South and Southtown and is within a few blocks of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. St. Vincent Hospital and the Southview Medical Group are also located in the neighborhood. Residents enjoy local hotspots like O’Henry’s Coffee and Tea and Rojo, along with several parks, including Rufus Rhodes Park, William J. Rushton Sr. Park, and Caldwell Park. Highland Park Golf Course, the oldest golf course in Alabama, is located on the east side of the neighborhood.

Learn more about living in Highland Park 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Highland Park Birmingham, AL
Studio $805 $1,005
1 Bedroom $989 $1,187
2 Bedrooms $1,230 $1,304
3 Bedrooms $2,285 $1,619
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Univ. of Ala. at Birmingham
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Virginia College, Birmingham
Drive: 9 min 4.1 mi
Samford University
Drive: 9 min 4.5 mi
Birmingham Southern College
Drive: 12 min 6.0 mi
Greenbriar at the Altamont senior living is within 5 minutes or 1.9 miles from Univ. of Ala. at Birmingham. It is also near Virginia College, Birmingham and Samford University.
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
288 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10
Spain Rehab
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Ramsay High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
752 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 10 out of 10
St. Rose of Lima School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
205 Students
Nearby
Arlington School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
12 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Greenbriar at the Altamont senior living is near Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International, located 6.0 miles or 12 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Birmingham
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
 Drive: 12 min 6.0 mi

Walkability Near Greenbriar at the Altamont senior living

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

Scores provided by

What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
75 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Greenbriar at the Altamont senior living.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Highland Plaza
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Clairmont Shopping Center
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
600 Olde English Ln
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Greenbriar at the Altamont senior living has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
 Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Birmingham Zoo
 Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Vulcan Park and Museum
 Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
McWane Science Center
 Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Homewood Forest Preserve
 Drive: 8 min 4.1 mi
Greenbriar at the Altamont senior living has 5 parks within 4.1 miles, including Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Birmingham Zoo, and Vulcan Park and Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
St. Vincent's Birmingham
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Callahan Eye Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
University of Alabama Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Greenbriar at the Altamont senior living has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is St. Vincent's Birmingham which is 0.7 mile away and a 14 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Navy/Marine Training Center
Drive: 12 min 5.9 mi
Anniston Army Depot
Drive: 78 min 55.4 mi
Fort McClellan
Drive: 109 min 75.4 mi
Greenbriar at the Altamont senior living has 3 military bases within 75.4 miles, the nearest is Navy/Marine Training Center which is 5.9 miles away and a 12 minute drive.

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