Crestview
Suburban Neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile County 36693
Ranch-styles walking distance to Crestview Park
Crestview is a quiet suburb featuring tidy green yards on smaller lots. Backyards are lined with tall trees, offering privacy and shade. Most homes are ranch-style houses or cottages built in the mid-to-late 20th century. These homes typically list between $165,000 and $200,000, though prices may occasionally reach $230,000. While there aren't sidewalks, the streets are quiet enough to enjoy a walk. Many houses are within walking distance of Crestview Park, making it easy to get outside.
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Tennis courts and playgrounds at Crestview Park
Crestview Park is located in the center of the neighborhood, offering a paved walking trail, tennis courts, a volleyball net and a shaded, woodsy playground. The park is surrounded by a grove of tall pine and oak trees, giving it a private, secluded feel. Dog River Park is 6 miles from Crestview. Located at the mouth of the Dog River, visitors can go fishing on the pier, use the playground, have a picnic on the waterfront gazebo or launch a boat, kayak or paddleboard onto the river. Visitors should check Mobile County's website to monitor bacteria levels after heavy storms.
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Children attend Mobile County Public Schools
Students can start at Kate Shepard Elementary, which earns an overall B-minus grade on Niche. They can then attend C-rated Burns Middle before attending C-plus-rated Murphy High. The school offers several educational academies, with options in fine arts, business leadership and culinary arts. It's also home to a historically strong football team, which has produced over a dozen NFL players.
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Commuting from Crestview
Crestview is between Highway 90 and Interstate 10.The neighborhood is less than 10 miles from downtown Mobile and the riverfront industrial area. Residents are also only about 20 miles from major employers in Bayou La Batre. There are Wave Transit bus stops located along Highway 90. The closest hospital is USA Health Providence Hospital, 8 miles from Crestview. Mobile International Airport is 7.5 miles from the neighborhood, and Mobile Regional Airport is 10 miles away.Highway 90 offers dining and retail
Dining and retail are conveniently located about 3 miles from Crestview, off Highway 90. There's a Winn-Dixie and a Walmart Supercenter, as well as an Ollie's Bargain Market and a Planet Fitness Gym. The area also features Dreamland Skate Center, a go-to for birthday parties and Saturday skate sessions. For dining, Dick Russell's Bar-B-Q offers classic brisket and pulled pork plates, while Aztecas Restaurant offers margs, burritos and enchiladas. About 4 miles from Crestview is another shopping center on Satchel Paige Drive. There's a Costco for bulk buying, a Hobby Lobby and a Best Buy, among other stores. There's also Top Golf here, where visitors can grab drinks and practice their swing. Nearby, Cammie's Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe is a local staple that’s served milkshakes and sundaes since 1969.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Leanne Carpenter
Leanne Carpenter
RE/MAX Realty Professionals
(251) 655-2286
161 Total Sales
2 in Crestview
$156K - $230K Price Range
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Judy French
Judy French
RE/MAX Partners
(251) 444-5535
218 Total Sales
1 in Crestview
$125,000 Price
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Hanna Rudzinsky
Hanna Rudzinsky
Revitalize Realty LLC
(251) 283-5370
101 Total Sales
1 in Crestview
$159,000 Price
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Rachel Nufrio
RN
Rachel Nufrio
Responds QuicklyEXIT Allstar Gulf Coast Realty
(251) 607-2932
84 Total Sales
3 in Crestview
$125K - $190K Price Range
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Rose P. Melton
Rose P. Melton
Responds QuicklyBHGRE Platinum Properties
(251) 319-3963
125 Total Sales
1 in Crestview
$130,000 Price
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Kevin Loper
Kevin Loper
Responds QuicklyRoberts Brothers West
(251) 319-3308
348 Total Sales
2 in Crestview
$165K - $200K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Crestview Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Stotts Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Skyland Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Mims Park Athletics
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Multi-Purpose Field
Schwarz Park
- Boating
- Kayak/Canoe
- Parking Lot
Sky Ranch Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Crestview | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Crestview Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Crestview, Mobile sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Crestview, Mobile over the last 12 months is $183,750, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$192,450
Median Sale Price
$183,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$182,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$121
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
574
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1988
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,708
Below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,681
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,060
Median Age
39
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,510
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,626
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.6%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30.2%
Advanced Degrees
4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.9%
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®
32
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
21
/ 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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