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Two iconic vacant Highland Park houses sold, slated for restoration
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Two abandoned iconic houses in the heart of Highland Park across from Rhodes Park have been purchased.
The Highland Park Neighborhood Association announced the acquisition of The Sister Houses in their monthly newsletter this week.
Highland Park’s Three Sisters homes
Located at 2731 & 2733 Highland Avenue, the two vacant homes were part of a trio of houses built in the early 1900s originally inhabited by three sisters and their husbands on the 2700 block facing the park.
The first “Sister House” on the corner (2737 Highland Avenue), is currently occupied by Snable Attorneys at Law. Beautifully restored back in the 90s, it is one of the most recognizable buildings in the neighborhood.
The other two “Sisters” have been empty for decades, slowly succumbing to Alabama’s harsh climate.
The Highland Park Neighborhood has been working for years to address the decline of the other two “Sisters.”
The Sisters on the Market
Back in August 2024, the two homes were finally placed on the market. After nearly a year, the new owner closed on the acquisition this month.
According to the neighborhood newsletter and Highland Park Neighborhood President Elizabeth Sanfelippo, he intends to work closely with the community in its restoration.
“I am so thrilled that the previous owner finally sold these houses that have been a blight for decades. This is a huge win for the neighborhood. I, along with many other residents, am excited to see what ideas residents share for them as the purchaser works to restore and breathe new life into them.”
Elizabeth Sanfelippo, President of Highland Park Neighborhood Association
Another historic preservation victory
This is the second big historic preservation victory to occur in Highland Park this year. In January 2025, the “Little Villa on Highland” was purchased and saved from demolition.
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