$142,823Average Value$147Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Boat owners and nature lovers are a good fit for Coden
Boats and bayous, seafood and serenity. Coastal living in Coden, thirty miles south of Mobile, is marked by a close connection to the water as well as a slower-pace of life – except at the shipbuilding docks, which exude modern industrial prowess. The greater Coden community, which sweeps in Bayou La Batre two miles north and Grand Bay just beyond, is close knit, but it also has a refreshing international component thanks to all the shipbuilding and maritime industries. Front porches are a common home feature, and they set a welcoming coastal vibe across all types of properties, whethwhich overlooks Portersville Bayer a 100-year-old farmhouse or a raised oceanfront cottage.
Rolston Park is a pretty place to admire Portersville Bay
If there’s water, there's likely a boat launch nearby in Coden and its surrounding communities, where fishing and boating are top recreational activities. There are also a number of community parks in and around town. “Rolston Park is on the water in Coden, and you also have Bosarge Park, where we like to take our little girl,” says Jennifer Tillman, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeService and a Mobile area resident since 1982. “There is also a playground at Rolston Park.” Bosarge, which is in Bayou La Batre, and Rolston, which overlooks Portersville Bay, both have basketball courts, picnic tables and water access. Coden Belt Road near Royston Park is a stop on Alabama Birding Trail.
Bosarge Park is a fun place to bring the kids in Coden.
Coden has many opportunities for bird watching along the coast.
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Boat launches are a popular amenity for homeowners
The neighborhood’s many front porches are relaxing spots for enjoying the bay breezes and scenic views. Some homes have direct access to the bay, a priority for boaters, while others bump against forests and wetlands. Prices range from $190,000 for a three-bedroom ranch-style home built in 1972 to $275,000 for a four-bedroom split level with a pool built in 1992. Spacious farmhouses and new builds range from $200,000 to $300,000. Coastal homes can be a bit more expensive, generally selling for between $250,000 and $600,000, depending on their size and indoor and outdoor amenities. Throughout Coden, yards are large, native trees and bushes are abundant and good fishing spots are very close by.
Many Coden homes are built close to the Gulf of Mexico.
Some Coden homes are older, Cottage Style builds.
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The Blessing of the Fleet is the first weekend in May
A priest from the local Catholic church blesses commercial and recreational boats during the first weekend in May in nearby Bayou La Batre to ensure a bountiful harvest and the safety of the crews. “They just had the Blessing of the Fleet in the Bayou. It’s old school. They cook a lot of seafood and there’s lots of vendors,” says Tillman, with lots of people showing up to see the blessing and buy crafts made by locals. The event includes a gumbo cook-off and land and boat parades.
Seafood restaurants near Coden come highly recommended
Boat-building companies and maritime businesses are a common sight, but commercial retail is limited in this small coastal community. The dining scene is slightly more expansive, however, and there are a number of highly rated seafood diners offering authentic Alabama-style dishes in nearby Bayou La Batre. Catalina Restaurant and The Lighthouse are two longtime favorites for seafood. The crab claws come highly recommended at The Lighthouse. Another local’s pick is Captain Frank’s Smoke Shack, which serves up BBQ sandwiches with slaw, and gumbo. Coden Grocery sells grocery essentials, but the nearest major supermarket is Greer’s in Bayou La Batre.
Catalina Seafood is a local Coden favorite for fresh fish.
Catalina Ice-Cream Shop is a fun stop for Coden residents craving something sweet.
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Bryant High has a top archery team
Students at Booth Elementary must wear a red polo shirt and navy pants pursuant to the dress code. Girls can also wear plaid pants or jumpers. Alba Middle earns a grade of B from Niche. Clubs at Alba Middle include archery, chess and robotics. Niche grades Alba a C+. After freshman year students at Mobile County schools enroll in a themed academy to direct their course of study. The signature academy at Bryant High School is Coastal Studies with learning pathways that include agriscience and maritime and industrial welding. Bryant also earns a C+.
Alma High School is where most Coden teens attend school.
Alba Middle School is another option for Coden children.
Anna F Booth Elementary School is where many Coden kids attend school.
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Coden is also near a major Walmart Distribution Center.
Coden is 30 miles from both Mobile and Pascagoula
Commuting typically involves travel by car, and residents rely on local roads to connect to larger highways for longer drives. State Highway 188 connects Coden to Interstate 10 as well as nearby coastal communities like Alabama Port. It’s roughly 30 miles to Downtown Mobile and about the same distance to Pascagoula.
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Parks in this Area
Rolston Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Bellingrath Gardens & Home
Trails
Events
Museum
Grand Savanna Bay Nature Preserve
Trails
Nature Center
River
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Coden
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Coden, Bayou La Batre sell after 4 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Coden, Bayou La Batre over the last 12 months is $216,200, up 19% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Escape to the peace and tranquility of this fantastically-updated, modern 3/2 home located just outside of Bayou La Batre, in Coden, located in South Mobile County. It is just minutes from all that this Gulf Front community offers, including the freshest Gulf of Mexico seafood that one can purchase (direct from the fishing boats that call the harbor home), beaches, fishing, parks, festivals and
Home sweet home! Enjoy this piece of paradise on 1.5 acres in beautiful Coden! Relax on your gorgeous front porch and enjoy all the nature around this exquisite property! An open floor plan makes this home great for entertaining your family and friends. The beautiful wood burning fireplace with a built-in bookcase is a great place to cozy up in front of on those chilly nights. The spacious
Nice wooded lot on quiet paved street. Water/sewer available. Adjoining lot also available. Small canal runs in back of property. Bring your RV and set up camp!
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,089
Median Age
41
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$47,239
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,391
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
63.3%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
4.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.8%
% Population in Labor Force
52.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
67''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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