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Spending time on the Dog River is a top neighborhood pastime
From Cypress Shores, a boat ride to the rustic charms of the River Shack, a restaurant beside the Dog River, is a invigorating lunchtime commute. About half of the residents in this coastal community enjoy waterfront living within the river's watershed, a vast network of tributaries flowing toward Mobile Bay. The rest of the homes may not be on the water, but they do have easy access to the beauty of Dolphin Island to the south. With a mix of traditional residential subdivisions and coastal properties, homes styles in Cypress Shores are eclectic. “It's primary residences and secondary,” says Melissa Strickland, a Realtor with Keller Williams Spring Hills. “You may have a fish camp setting and a very luxurious house.”
The River Shack Bar is a popular spot in Cypress Shores for waterside drinks and food.
Being close to Mobile offers the ability to have a nice house on the River in a rural setting.
The beaches at Dauphine Island have sugar white sand and are close to Cypress Shores.
These colorful houses are a solution to less expensive waterside property on Dauphine Island.
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Waterfront homes have deep water access to the river
For boat owners, Cypress Shores is the ultimate happy place. Many homes overlook the Dog River and its tributaries, including Halls Mill Creek and Rabbit Creek. Boat docks, porches and water views are highly touted amenities. Other homes cluster in subdivisions with quick access to the I-10. Roomy front yards and set-back homes are commonly seen, and many homes sit at the end of cul-de-sacs that end at the river. Privacy is a highlight, but the neighborhood overall isn’t secluded. Home styles include ranchers, Craftsman bungalows and larger new traditional estates. “It's a very established area,” says Strickland. “You can buy older and smaller homes, $300 to 400, up to one million.” Coastal living does have a drawback: higher insurance premiums thanks to the increased hurricane risk.
Homes on the river in Cypress Shores have covered docks for their boats.
The Dog River gets deeper toward the Gulf allowing for larger boats to dock there.
Cypress Shores locals can be found joyfully boating and fishing on the river.
Older neighborhoods in Cypress Shores have slightly larger lots.
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Locals enjoy paddling, boating and birdwatching
Paddlers look to the Dog River for recreation. The Dog River Scenic Blueway is an eight-mile paddling trail that flows past several access points for kayaks and canoes. Other watersports include boating, jet skiing, waterskiing, fishing and swimming. Dauphin Island, a barrier island famed for its sunsets and white-sand beaches, is 25 miles south of Cypress Shores. “The Dauphin Island Sea Lab is a really cool place,” Strickland says. “It's a state-funded education and research lab.” It also doubles as an interactive aquarium. Dauphin Island is also popular for bike riding, and birdwatchers can explore three miles of trails at the Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary.
Kayaking in the river in Cypress Shores give you a scenic and nature inspired experience.
The boardwalk to Dauphin Beach takes you over the dunes to the sand of the beach.
Boating on the Dog River is a fun activity for Cypress Shores residents.
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The signature academy at Theodore High School is Industry and Engineering
According to the dress code at Hollinger’s Island Elementary, boys and girls must wear red polo shirts that are tucked into their khaki pants or skirts. Niche grades the school a C+. Clubs at Hankins Middle School, which earns a C from Niche, include Band, Drama and Robotics. Students enroll in a themed academy after their freshman year at Theodore High School. The signature academy at the high school is Industry & Engineering. The high school earns a C+ from Niche.
Kate Shepard Elementary School welcomes students to learn in Cypress Shores, Alabama.
Theodore High School in Cypress Shores has lots of greenery surrounding the lot.
Katherine H Hankins Middle has a mission to prepare students for success in Cypress Shores, AL.
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Neighbors paddle to the MudBottom Revival Music Festival
Bands bring the funk to Bender Point for the MudBottom Revival Music Festival, which is a fundraising event every April in support of the Dog River. Locals bike, kayak, canoe, boat and paddleboard to this family friendly party, which is hosted by the Dog River Clearwater Revival (DRCR). The group also organizes river clean-up events and hosts a fishing tournament in October. The city of Mobile traces its roots to French founders, and locals claim that Mardi Gras parties originated here rather than in New Orleans. Mobile celebrates with parades, masquerade balls and king cake.
If the river won't get you there, the I-10 will
Cypress Shores is one mile from the I-10, which links to Mobile in the east and Baton Rouge to the west. Mobile International Airport is eight miles away via the I-10. The Wave's Route 12, one of Mobile's public bus routes, travels along Highway 90, linking Tillmans Corner with the Shoppes at Bel-Air Mall and the GM&O Transit Center.
I-10 connects Cypress Shores ito all points East & West in Alabama.
Highway 90 connects Cypress Shores to other areas of Mobile, AL.
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Locals can shop in Tillmans Corner and take yoga classes by the river
It’s a six-mile drive to the Grand Mariner Restaurant and its downriver neighbor the River Shack, but it’s a lot more fun to boat there. The Grand Mariner serves fried seafood baskets and fish tacos by the water while the River Shack is known for its burgers and seafood. The River Shack also hosts karaoke nights, yoga on the dock and the occasional crawfish boil. Despite the coastal vibe and lack of big stores in the neighborhood, Cypress Shores is not isolated. “You’re going to have to leave that area to go to the grocery store, but it's not a long drive,” says Strickland. The community is just three miles east of Tillmans Corner, which is home to shopping centers and a Walmart Supercenter with a grocery store.
The Grand Mariner is a fun place on the river to get dinner and drinks in Cypress Shores.
The view from the patio at the River Shack in Cypress Shores looks out over the Dog River.
The local Walmart has all your staple grocery and household needs covered near Cypress Shores.
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Parks in this Area
Trimmier Park
Boykin Park
Crestview Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Heroes Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Mims Park Athletics
Baseball/Softball
Football
Multi-Purpose Field
Schwarz Park
Boating
Kayak/Canoe
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Mobile Regional
29 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cypress Shores
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cypress Shores Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cypress Shores, Mobile sell after 81 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Cypress Shores, Mobile over the last 12 months is $512,000, up 53% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,929
Median Age
47
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,700
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,414
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91%
College Graduates
28.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.9%
% Population in Labor Force
55.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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