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Bellewood

Bellewood

Suburban Neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama

Mobile County 36618
$176,939 Average Value
$271 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Culture and nature are a short walk from Bellewood

The cozy cottages and stylish ranchers of Bellewood evoke a storybook village. Tucked beside woodlands near the University of South Alabama and Langan Park, the neighborhood is a launchpad for digging into local culture and nature. It’s easy to stroll past native pines on the Glen Sebastian Trail, take an Ikebana flower-arranging class at the Charles Wood Japanese Garden or attend an evening art talk at the Mobile Museum of Art. “Most of the homes there are ranch-style homes or little cottage bungalow types,” says Steve Hickman, Realtor with Keller-Williams Mobile and a longtime Mobile local. “Most are built on slabs in the ‘60s or 70s, probably late 50s.” The neighborhood is also referred to as Alpine Hills or Forest Hill.
Bellewood has some beautiful treelined streets with older well established homes.
Bellewood has some beautiful treelined streets with older well established homes.
The Japanese Garden is a relaxing contemplative place for a stroll.
The Japanese Garden is a relaxing contemplative place for a stroll.
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Ranch-style homes have a range of features

Cottages, Colonials and a variety of ranch-style homes – some with craftsman features, others with a mid-century modern aesthetic – are commonly seen. Front patios, garages and roomy front yards are also neighborhood hallmarks, and listings often tout proximity to Langan Park. Small and mid-size traditional craftsman-style homes are also found in the area, with homes wrapping around intimate cul-de-sacs. Subdivisions include Gulf Hills, Forest Glen and Forest Hill. Prices range from $119,900 for a three-bedroom rancher with a garage to $279,000 for a four-bedroom Colonial on a corner lot with a large yard.
The trees framing this home in Bellewood give it a cozy and quaint look.
The trees framing this home in Bellewood give it a cozy and quaint look.
Bellewood residents enjoy a stroll down a quiet street in Mobile.
Bellewood residents enjoy a stroll down a quiet street in Mobile.
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Northern Italian specialties are on the menu at Via Emilia

The best menus near Bellewood take diners on a trip around the world. “My favorite restaurant in the city is Via Emilia. It’s an Italian restaurant. It’s not a chain, it’s mom and pop,” says Hickman. “Anything I’ve had there is amazing.” For good Mexican food, Hickman recommends checking out Agave Mexican just south of Langan Park. Forest Hill Shopping Center offers familiar names like Godfather's Pizza, McDonald's and Waffle House. Walmart Neighborhood Market is a convenient stop for groceries.
Agave Mexican restaurant near Bellewood has an inviting entrance.
Agave Mexican restaurant near Bellewood has an inviting entrance.
Walmart Neighborhood Market is also a grocery shopping option near Bellewood.
Walmart Neighborhood Market is also a grocery shopping option near Bellewood.
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Langan Park hosts an Adult Art Camp and other events

The Mobile Museum of Art in Langan Park showcases local art at its Makers Market & Open House in March and runs a four-day Adult Art Camp in late June. Langan Park hosts the Kid Cycling Classic, a race for kids 12 and under, in late July. The Shiloh Avenue Farmers Market runs the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month near Bellewood from mid-May through late November.
Trails and boardwalks connect Langan Park and the Mobile Art Museum.
Trails and boardwalks connect Langan Park and the Mobile Art Museum.
Langan Park is the recreation hub near Mobile.
Langan Park is the recreation hub near Mobile.
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Numerous science and math clubs are available at Scarborough Middle School

The summer program line-up for John Will Elementary School includes a two-day Pirate Camp. Breakfast and lunch are included but parrot availability is unclear. After school programs are also available during the school year thanks to the local Boys & Girls Club. The school earns a grade of C- from Niche. Journalism, robotics and STEM, and a coding club for girls, are among the numerous student clubs at Scarborough Middle. Niche rates the school a C-. Students at Mobile County high schools enroll in themed academies which direct their course of study. Academies at Blount High School include business, health sciences, and hospitality and tourism. Niche rates Blount a C-.
Empowering students to embrace challenges and pursue excellence at John Will Elementary School.
Empowering students to embrace challenges and pursue excellence at John Will Elementary School.
Mattie T. Blount High School offers different programs for its students.
Mattie T. Blount High School offers different programs for its students.
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Langan Park, also known as Municipal Park, is Mobile’s largest public green space

Just south of the neighborhood, Langan Park is a pretty, 720-acre city showpiece that has a lake and several top-notch cultural and natural attractions – and a heck of a lot of tennis courts. Park highlights include The Charles Wood Japanese Garden, where walking trails overlook ponds that are home to koi and turtles. Calligraphy, Ikebana flower arranging, and bonsai classes are regularly available. Trails lined with wildflowers ribbon across the grounds and through the park’s Longleaf Pine Forest south of the lake. The permanent collection at The Mobile Museum of Art showcases fine and decorative art from across the globe. Families have quick access to the park’s playground and the baseball and football fields.
The Longleaf Forest trail is popular among Bellewood residents.
The Longleaf Forest trail is popular among Bellewood residents.
Wander the serene trail through the sculpture garden at the Mobile Art Museum in Bellewood.
Wander the serene trail through the sculpture garden at the Mobile Art Museum in Bellewood.
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Bellewood is centrally located between the city and the countryside

Bellewood is about nine miles west of downtown Mobile via Spring Hill Avenue or Highway 98, which both roll toward downtown – but it might be quicker to hop onto -I-65 north to I-165 south. Mobile International Airport is 12 miles southeast. Wave Transit Route 4: Spring Hill links the neighborhood with the GM&O Transit Center and destinations near Langan Park and the University of South Alabama.
The Wave transportation system keeps Bellewood residents moving.
The Wave transportation system keeps Bellewood residents moving.
The South Alabama University borders the Bellewood neighborhood with its stately grounds.
The South Alabama University borders the Bellewood neighborhood with its stately grounds.
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Transit

Airport

Mobile Regional

20 min drive

Bellewood Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$304,706
Median Sale Price
$456,650
Median Single Family Sale Price
$304,706
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
41%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$271

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
942
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1989
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,644
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,305
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,374

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,505
Median Age
37
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$37,277
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,365

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81.8%
College Graduates
21.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
60''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

34 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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