Reviewed by: Pat Byington
FOR SALE: Historic Coe House in Highland Park listed for $1.5M
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One of Highland Park’s historic homes is officially on the market. Located off Rhodes Circle in Highland Park, the Coe House was built in 1908 and offers easy access to the walkable neighborhood of Highland Park.
About the Coe House (1908)
According to the historical marker on the property, the Coe House is a two-story Craftsman-Tudor Revival-style house built in 1908 by John Valentine Coe, the president of Birmingham Lumber and Coal Company. At the time, Highland Park was one of Birmingham’s most exclusive streetcar suburbs, and the lumber merchant moved his family and business from Selma to the growing city of Birmingham.
After the Coe family sold the property in 1970, the building was used by the Morningside Commune and the Alabama United Methodist Children’s Home until 1999, when it was restored as a private residence.
The Coe House was listed to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in 1977.
Listed for $1.5M
Last sold in 2024, the Coe House was recently listed on the market for $1,500,000. The five-bath, four-bedroom single-family home totals 5,514 square feet and sits on a 0.39-acre lot between Rufus Rhodes Park and William J. Rushton Park.
“The Highland Park neighborhood offers a strong sense of community, amazing walkability, and convenient access to parks, restaurants, and UAB, making it a sought-after place to live in Birmingham.”
Beth Hardwick, LAH Sotheby’s International Realty Mountain Brook
According to the listing, the Coe House features:
- A gracious entry with coffered ceilings and rich architectural details
- Formal living and dining rooms, each anchored by its own fireplace
- An inviting sunroom overlooking the side garden
- Stained glass windows
- A fully-renovated kitchen with tile flooring, stainless steel appliances and an oversized walk-in pantry
The historic property was listed by Rebecca Hardwick Palasota and Beth Hardwick, a mother-daughter duo with LAH Sotheby’s International Realty Mountain Brook.
“This is an incredibly rare opportunity to own a piece of history in Highland Park. Filled with rich architectural details combined with modern updates, this home is a true gem!”
Rebecca Hardwick Palasota, LAH Sotheby’s International Realty Mountain Brook
Would you live in the historic Coe House? What’s your favorite historic property in Highland Park? Tag us @bhamnow to let us know!
