Over the Mountain

A loose collection of suburban communities, Birmingham’s Over the Mountain (OTM) area is the perfect spot for those who value privacy and, at the same time, access to urban amenities. The Over the Mountain area is composed of several well-known Birmingham suburbs, including Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, and Homewood. Some North Shelby County communities located south of Birmingham are also part of the area. Homes for sale in the Over the Mountain area widely vary in price. It all depends on where you look. The more affluent communities of Mountain Brook, for instance, command higher home prices than other parts of Over the Mountain. Despite being decidedly more rural than other parts of the Birmingham-Hoover metropolitan area, Over the Mountain has an abundance of amenities and attractions for its residents. These include parks and outdoor spaces, historical destinations, shopping centers, and restaurants.

The best of Over the Mountain

• • Aldridge Gardens – Located in Hoover, this 30-acre park on the former Aldridge Estate is famous for its gorgeous flower beds and breathtaking ginkgo trees. A part of the Alabama Garden Trail, Aldridge Gardens features an impressive number of picturesque spots, including a five-acre lake.

 

• • Bama Flea Mall & Antiques Center – One of Alabama’s best-kept shopping secrets, Bama Flea Mall & Antiques Center in Leeds is a 57,000-sq. ft. store that houses over 400 antique dealers. It’s a mecca for anyone interested in items like authentic Indian artifacts, antique furniture, vintage jewelry, used books, and sporting memorabilia.

 

• • Old Town Helena – A vibrant village located half an hour away from Birmingham, Old Town Helena is home to a wonderful assortment of charming boutiques, shops, and eateries, most of which are housed in restored buildings from the early 20th century.