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Lyons Park

Lyons Park

Suburban Neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama

Mobile County 36604, 36607

$302,975 Average Value
$172 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

Street parties are a thing in Lyons Park

Live oak trees bring some gravitas to Lyons Park, which is part of the Old Dauphin Way Historic District west of downtown. But it’s the eclectic century-old homes – picture bright facades and inviting porches – that bring the sense of fun. And extroverts take note: residential street parties are a thing. The nearby Bragg-Mitchell Mansion sets the area’s festive tone. “The Bragg-Mitchell Mansion is an old historic mansion,” says Devin Schaff, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Mobile and a 17-year Mobile resident. “Tons of people get married there and have events on the front lawn.” Also in the neighborhood mix are churches, a private school and several hospitals, which line Springhill Avenue.
Homes shaded by the 100 + year old live oak trees are very common in the lush Lyons Park area.
Homes shaded by the 100 + year old live oak trees are very common in the lush Lyons Park area.
The Bragg Mitchell Mansion is a part of history with tours just a mile from Lyons Park.
The Bragg Mitchell Mansion is a part of history with tours just a mile from Lyons Park.
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Families and young professionals fill century-old homes

Bright Craftsman-style homes, bungalows and American foursquares exude charm across Lyons Park, where sidewalks link neighbors under the shade of live oaks and the occasional palm – this place is ready for a neighborhood cocktail party. “Most of them are 100 to 150 years old and craftsman style homes,” says Schaff, but “there are no new subdivisions, it’s built out.” Home prices range from $345,000 for a three-bedroom Craftsman-style cottage built in 1926 to $625,000 for a five-bedroom foursquare built in 1908 – which only spent four days on the market. “Everything behind us and to the east and west of us is residential, and most are families and children,” says Waylon Bailey, general manager of Soul Caffeine, a coffee shop occupying a small island of commercial businesses here. “It tends to be a demographic on the younger side, and young professionals.”
Stroll down a street in Lyons Park reveals a gorgeous row of craftsman homes.
Stroll down a street in Lyons Park reveals a gorgeous row of craftsman homes.
Historic bungalows exist peaceful and serene on Lyons Park tree-lined streets.
Historic bungalows exist peaceful and serene on Lyons Park tree-lined streets.
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Relax on benches at the Children’s Park

Life-size sculptures of whimsical animals and playful kids catch the eye at Geri Moulton Children's Park, which fronts the University of South Alabama’s Health Children's & Women's Hospital on Springhill Avenue. The park is a scenic complement to the top-notch health care provided inside. “Sometimes such care can come outside the walls of a hospital, medical office or cancer center,” said Debbie Browning, M.S.N., RN, CEO of USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital. “Sometimes, it’s offered through a quiet spot that gives someone time for peaceful reflection in a natural setting.” A walking path encircles a sparkling lake at nearby Tricentennial Park, which also has a splash pad and exercise stations.
Find calm in our park's trails, statues, and the calming presence of the pond.
Find calm in our park's trails, statues, and the calming presence of the pond.
Explore nature's beauty with winding trails, graceful statues, and a peaceful pond.
Explore nature's beauty with winding trails, graceful statues, and a peaceful pond.
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Students at Murphy High must follow the dress code

Howard Elementary posts a math newsletter on its website, and it spotlights strategies for success, including the use of math coaches. Howard earns a grade of C- from Niche. Extracurriculars at Calloway-Smith Middle include clubs for choir, coding and reading. Niche grades the school C-. Pursuant to the uniform policy, sophomores, juniors and seniors at Murphy High must wear light blue Oxfords or navy polos with khaki pants. Niche rates Murphy a C+. Gill-Toolen Catholic High School, a private school with an enrollment of about 800 students, is also in Lyons Park. Jimmy Buffett is an alum.
Florence Howard Elementary School-entrance sign
Florence Howard Elementary School-entrance sign
Calloway Smith Middle School provides a safe and academically enriching environment.
Calloway Smith Middle School provides a safe and academically enriching environment.
Murphy High School is a public high school located in Mobile, AL.
Murphy High School is a public high school located in Mobile, AL.
McGill Toolen Catholic High School has about 1200 hundred students in grades 9-12th.
McGill Toolen Catholic High School has about 1200 hundred students in grades 9-12th.
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Locals are festive in Lyons Park

Mobile stakes a claim as the first city in the United States to host a Mardi Gras party, kicking off more than three hundred years of partying with their first celebration in 1703 – beating out New Orleans by eight years. During Carnival Season in January and February, colorful parades roll through Lyons Park and downtown Mobile. On the second Friday of the month, downtown closes a section of Dauphin Street for the Lower Dauphin (LoDa) Art Walk in the early evening, when galleries keep their doors open until 9 p.m.
Your Lyons Park commute is only minutes from Downtown Mobile.
Your Lyons Park commute is only minutes from Downtown Mobile.
Just outside of Lyons Park you can enjoy some Downtown Mobile rooftop excitement.
Just outside of Lyons Park you can enjoy some Downtown Mobile rooftop excitement.
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Hop the bus to downtown Mobile

Sidewalks link houses in Lyons Park, and much of the neighborhood is walkable. Lyons Park is two miles west of downtown Mobile and four miles north of Mobile International Airport. Wave Transit Route 4: Spring Hill links the neighborhood with downtown.
The bus system in Mobile is called The Wave and runs like clock work.
The bus system in Mobile is called The Wave and runs like clock work.
You're just a few miles from the hustle and bustle of downtown Mobile, in Lyons Park.
You're just a few miles from the hustle and bustle of downtown Mobile, in Lyons Park.
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Classic restaurants and a welcoming coffee shop are easy to reach

Serving great coffee and nourishing souls is the goal at Soul Caffeine. “We love coffee, and we love people, and that’s where the soul came from,” says Bailey, who notes that the shop has drinks ready-to-go beforehand for its regulars. “Seventy-five to 80% of our business is people in the neighborhood walking in.” There are several longtime favorite restaurants near Lyons Park too, including Butch Cassidy Cafe, renowned for its burgers, Cammie's Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe and Hart’s Fried Chicken. A Winn-Dixie supermarket is on Highway 90 just south of the neighborhood.
Discover a haven where coffee meets community and conversation at Soul Caffeine in Lyons Park.
Discover a haven where coffee meets community and conversation at Soul Caffeine in Lyons Park.
Old Dutch Ice Cream Shop opened in 1969 and has been a Lyons Park institution since then.
Old Dutch Ice Cream Shop opened in 1969 and has been a Lyons Park institution since then.
Savor the flavors of America's favorite diner dishes, served with a side of charm in Lyons Park.
Savor the flavors of America's favorite diner dishes, served with a side of charm in Lyons Park.
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Transit

Airport

Mobile Regional

27 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Lyons Park US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Lyons Park Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$426,450
Median Sale Price
$417,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$410,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
32
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
43%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$172

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
511
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1986
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,024
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,078
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
839
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,783
Median Age
38
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$48,181
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,761

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
57.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21%
% Population in Labor Force
71.6%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

53 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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