2081 Highland Gate Way, Birmingham, AL, 35244
About This Home
Basement finish at full price! Amazing Shades Creek front home in exclusive Retreat at Highland Gate! Beautiful home with elegant finishes! Two bedrooms on the main level, hardwood floors throughout with timeless tile in wet areas. Relax next to the huge fireplace in the vaulted family room or snuggle up by the vaulted deck fireplace! Be the gourmet cook in the amazingly appointed chef's kitchen! This home offers a great opportunity to live on a peaceful and quiet street with large estate lots! Buyers agent to verify items of importance to buyer Pictures are current.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
No Nearby Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2026
Materials
- Foundation: Basement
- Construction materials: Brick,HardiPlank Type,Wood
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Electric Oven,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Gas Water Heater,Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Sink,Washer Hookup,Main Level,Laundry Room,Laundry (ROOM),Yes
Basement
- Area: 1492
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Daylight,Bath/Stubbed,Concrete
Bathroom1
- Level: First
Bathroom3
- Level: Second
Bedroom1
- Level: First
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
Bedroom4
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
Family Room
- Level: First
Features
- Recessed Lighting,Split Bedroom,Cathedral/Vaulted,High Ceilings,Crown Molding,Smooth Ceilings,Double Shower,Soaking Tub,Linen Closet,Separate Shower,Double Vanity,Split Bedrooms,Tub/Shower Combo,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Door features: French Doors,Insulated Door
- Flooring: Carpet,Laminate,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Insert,Ventless,Gas Log,Family Room,Outdoors,Gas
- Fireplace: Yes
- Attic: Walk-In,Walk-up,Yes
- Finished area below ground: 1,492
- Finished area above ground: 4,033
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Dual Systems (HEAT),Natural Gas,Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Central Air,Dual,Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 5,525 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Pantry
- Level: First
Master Bathroom
- Level: First
Master Bedroom
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0
- Special condition: N/A
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Covered,Patio,Covered (DECK),Deck
- Exterior features: Lighting,Sprinkler System
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront
- Waterbody name: Shades Creek
- Frontage length: 276
Lot
- Lot size: 1.83 Acres
- Features: Many Trees,Subdivision
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Basement,Garage Faces Side
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Alabama Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $5,562 | $66,744 |
| Home Insurance * | $525 | $6,300 |
| Property Taxes | $531 | $6,372 |
| Electricity | $618 | $7,418 |
| Total | $7,236 | $86,832 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Alabama FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-03 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000 |
| 2026-02-02 | Listing removed | $1,190,000 |
| 2025-05-24 | Listed for sale | $1,190,000 |
| 2025-05-23 | Listing removed | $1,190,000 |
| 2025-05-21 | Price change | $1,190,000 |
| 2023-09-11 | Pending sale | $900,000 |
| 2023-08-05 | Price change | $900,000 |
| 2023-02-17 | Listed for sale | $949,900 |
| 2022-02-18 | Sold | $145,000 |
| 2021-12-28 | Pending sale | $145,000 |
| 2021-05-20 | Listed for sale | $145,000 |
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