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Mason City

Mason City

$120,674 Average Value
$260 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

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Mason City is a place of rolling hills and quiet residential streets located just 15 minutes southwest of Downtown Birmingham. Students can attend highly rated schools and stay active through the impressive collection of trails, parks and athletic centers nearby. “These are quiet streets with quick access to the downtown area and shopping and entertainment too,” says Jill Griffin, a local Realtor with EXIT Homestyle Realty and 29 years of experience. “The homes here are mostly rentals. There are lots of churches and eateries and a walking trail. People around here are really into nature.”

Enjoy a crisp summer day in Mason City.
Enjoy a crisp summer day in Mason City.
Enjoy a small town feel in Mason City.
Enjoy a small town feel in Mason City.
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Homes from the 50s and 60s

Homes in Mason City were built in the 1950s and 1960s and range in price from $60,000 to $125,000 depending on what necessary updates have already been completed. Brick split level homes are common, many with basements and one-car garages. Home sizes can be anywhere from 900 to 2,250 square feet and they rest on lots between 6,000 square feet and 0.3 acres. There are about 620 total homes in the neighborhood and the average number of days on the market for Mason City is close to twice the national average.

Enjoy the charming homes of Mason City.
Enjoy the charming homes of Mason City.
Ranch style houses bring charm to Mason City.
Ranch style houses bring charm to Mason City.
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A and C rated schools

Mason City students can attend Hall-Kent Elementary School, which received an A rating from Niche and serves about 680 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17-to-1. Homewood Middle School is another option that received an A-plus rating from Niche and serves about 980 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24-to-1. At Wenonah High School, the main academic building features amenities like a media center and computer labs, and the career-technical wing includes rooms like an electronics classroom with lab areas and a fully equipped commercial kitchen for the culinary arts program. Wenonah High received a C-minus rating from Niche.

Hall Kent Elementary School encourages a positive classroom environment for Mason City kids.
Hall Kent Elementary School encourages a positive classroom environment for Mason City kids.
Homewood Middle School is a great place for Mason City kids to learn.
Homewood Middle School is a great place for Mason City kids to learn.
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Try fresh pita bread and authentic Mexican dishes

On West Valley Avenue, locals stop by Naji’s Pita Gourmet Restaurant to try a selection of Middle Eastern foods, pita pizzas and pita sandwiches like gyro and chicken shawarma. Their pita bread is made in-house, and visitors can order sweets at their bakery, or check out the attached market. Further along the road, the Dos Hermanos Taco Truck sets up shop every week to serve authentic Mexican food. Choose from a selection of beef, pork and chicken to add to tacos, tortas, burritos and quesadillas, along with a variety of toppings, like fresh avocado and tomato. Locals can pick up their groceries from the nearby Walmart or a variety of smaller options like Matt’s Market and Dollar General.

Have a taste of freshly made pita's at Naji's Pita Gourmet Restaurant in Mason City.
Have a taste of freshly made pita's at Naji's Pita Gourmet Restaurant in Mason City.
A Woman Orders Tacos at Dos Hermanos Taco Truck.
A Woman Orders Tacos at Dos Hermanos Taco Truck.
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Follow the trail into the mountains

Cooper Green Park has several baseball fields and a large pavilion with picnic tables for post-game celebrations or other events. Henry Crumpton Recreation Center has amenities like a full-sized gym for indoor basketball and volleyball, and offers programs like weight lifting and martial arts for all ages. There’s also a playground and a fenced outdoor basketball court and tennis courts. Picnic tables and benches are scattered around for seating, some under the shade of large trees. Locals can take advantage of Grace’s Gap at Red Mountain Park, a trail that goes through the mountains, perfect for hiking and filled with stunning views.

People playing basketball at Cooper Green Park
People playing basketball at Cooper Green Park
Catch a baseball game at Lowery Park near Mason City.
Catch a baseball game at Lowery Park near Mason City.
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Easy interstate access

Residents have easy access to Interstate 65 which heads north toward Downtown Birmingham, just 6.5 miles away.

Find welcoming neighbors in Mason City.
Find welcoming neighbors in Mason City.
Bus Transit Stops are Located in Several Locations in Mason City's Residential Streets.
Bus Transit Stops are Located in Several Locations in Mason City's Residential Streets.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International

19 min drive

Bus

Matt Leonard Dr And 15th St

Bus

Mayfield Ave And 13th Way SW

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Mayfield Ave And 13th St SW

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Matt Leonard Dr And 16th Way SW

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Matt Leonard Dr And 16th Pl SW

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Mlk Jr Dr And Nassau Ave

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Mayfield Ave And 12th Pl

Mason City Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$239,900
Median Sale Price
$189,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$189,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-56%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$260

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
424
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1963
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,423
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
1,509
Median Age
34
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
33.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$24,370
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$35,496

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
80.9%
College Graduates
10.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
57''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
1''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

12 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

5 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

20 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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