Reviewed by: Pat Byington
$1M skyline view: Inside a rare Birmingham penthouse now on the market
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Overlooking the Magic City from atop Red Mountain, the Arlington Crest condominium complex has commanded stunning views of the Birmingham skyline for over three decades—and the views only get better from one of the complex’s four corner penthouse suites, currently listed for $999,999.
Rare Arlington Crest penthouse now for sale

Listed by Dorothy Tayloe of Ingram & Associates, 2700 Arlington Ave S. Apt 37—a rare penthouse unit in the Arlington Crest condominium complex—boasts an incredible panoramic view of the Birmingham skyline from the slopes of Red Mountain.
“RARE CORNER PENTHOUSE with unobstructed city views from the living rm, dining rm, den, kitchen & primary bedroom. You, your friends & family will absolutely love the STUNNING PANORAMIC VIEWS especially as the sun sets over downtown. ELEGANT, dramatic two-story foyer w/curving staircase to the secondary bedrooms; FP; wet bar w/ice machine; Wolf gas range, oven, microwave & Sub-Zero; jetted tub. ABUNDANT STORAGE with three oversized walk-in closets; 2 dedicated storage rooms; floor to ceiling custom cabinetry in the kitchen, laundry rm & den; 2 dedicated parking spaces. IDEAL LOCATION, conveniently located to English Village. Arlington Crest provides so many AMENITIES-the convenience of a pool, gym, clubhouse & rentable guest suites. While it might be sufficient for most people to enjoy a rare corner penthouse in an ideal location w/stunning views, elegant details, abundant storage, & generous amenities, to do so with a residence that is LOW MAINTENANCE – IS THE ULTIMATE IN LUXURY!”
According to the listing description, the two-story, 3,774-square-foot condo features:
- Three bedrooms
- Three-and-a-half bathrooms
- 9+ foot ceilings and hardwood, marble, stone and tile flooring
- A wet bar
- Balcony
- Access to a community pool
- Access to 2 assigned garage spaces
About Arlington Crest
Located at 2600 Arlington Avenue South in Highland Park, Arlington Crest is a two-building, 9-story condominium complex built on the north-facing slope of Red Mountain. Finished in 1991, the complex includes:
- 48 two-bedroom condos
- 24 three-bedroom condos
- 12 two-story penthouses
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