Maryvale
Suburban Neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile County 36605, 36606
Craftsman cottages and Minimal Traditional ranch-style homes
Most homes in Maryvale were built during the 1980s. Minimal Traditional ranch-style houses and Craftsman cottages are the most common architectural styles. These properties surround the federal housing facilities at Thomas James Place. The boxy three-bedroom homes sit on narrow lots bordered by old concrete sidewalks, just wide enough for a stroller. Some yards are outlined with chain-link fences, while others back up to a dense wall of trees. Paved driveways with carports and faded ribbon driveways keep cars off the narrow residential roads. Though renting is common, listing prices usually range between $100,000 to $200,000 for an updated home. The fixer-uppers can range from $30,000 to $75,000.Downtown Mobile is 5 miles away
Maryvale is only 5 miles from the Main Street-style shops and restaurants in Downtown Mobile. It’s sandwiched between Interstate 10 and Dauphin Island Parkway, about 3 miles off the bay. Commuters follow I-10 about 40 miles southwest to access the Chevron Refinery in Pascagoula. Driving east, it’s about 60 miles to Pensacola. While cars are the most common form of travel, the city’s fixed-route bus system is another convenient way to get around, with several stops along Duval Street and Dauphin Island Parkway.Kids start at Maryvale Elementary
Maryvale students are zoned for Mobile County Schools. Niche rates Maryvale Elementary a C-minus. Sixth through twelfth-grade students can attend Lillie B Williamson High School. It also receives a C-minus and offers three career programs specializing in engineering, entrepreneurship and maritime industries. Bishop State Community College’s main campus is situated at the northwest corner of Maryvale.P&T Seafood sells fresh Gulf shrimp
Locally owned corner stores and a few small businesses border Maryvale. Along Dauphin Island Parkway, P&T Seafood sells jumbo Gulf shrimp, steamed blue crabs and fresh seafood boils to take home. Dollar General sits across from the local convenience store just up the street. Further north, Hollywood Wing Station is a hole-in-the-wall spot serving buffalo wings and fried fish sandwiches every day except Sundays. B&H Food Store has been a staple for the community since 1947. Less than a half-mile outside Maryvale, the locally-owned grocery store sells homegrown produce, fresh-cut meats and pantry staples.New improvements at Baumhaer-Randle Park
In June 2024, a baseball-themed splash pad opened on the north end of Maryvale at Baumhaer-Randle Park. Once an empty wading pool, the new spray park has a giant baseball bat water feature and a mitt-shaped archway. Its rubber surfacing looks like a baseball diamond. Two fenced-in ballparks sit behind the splash pad, and a playground is next door. Community organizations and the local news station worked together to build a new playground and basketball court at Walsh Park. Opening in 2021, the remodeled playscape features a wheelchair-accessible swing, monkey bars and a miniature storybook-like playhouse – all based on the crayon drawings of neighborhood kids.Higher flood risk in Maryvale
Mobile is located just off the Gulf of Mexico and has one of the highest amounts of rainfall in the U.S. This puts it at high flood risk, specifically during hurricane season, which runs from June through November. Maryvale's location just off Mobile Bay puts it at an even higher flood risk.Crime
Maryvale has a CAP Index crime score of 5 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4, and driven by above average scores for violent crimes.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Judy French
Judy French
RE/MAX Partners
(251) 444-5535
215 Total Sales
1 in Maryvale
$42,000 Price
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Rebecca Hendrich
Rebecca Hendrich
Responds QuicklyElite Real Estate Solutions, LLC
(251) 277-3909
118 Total Sales
1 in Maryvale
$97,500 Price
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Cy Cain
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Cy Cain
Responds QuicklyCain Real Estate Co
(251) 318-8345
61 Total Sales
1 in Maryvale
$82,600 Price
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Steven Koleno
Steven Koleno
Dream Town Real Estate
(855) 618-0341
10,691 Total Sales
1 in Maryvale
$110,800 Price
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Ralph Harvey
Ralph Harvey
ListWithFreedom.com
(855) 456-4945
11,409 Total Sales
5 in Maryvale
$9K - $48K Price Range
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Nikita Pleasure
Nikita Pleasure
IXL Real Estate LLC
(251) 277-4858
194 Total Sales
3 in Maryvale
$95K - $155K Price Range
Schools
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- 6th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Harmon Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Saint Rickarby Park
Taylor Park
Baumhauer-Randle Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Walsh Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
San Souci Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Maryvale | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Maryvale Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Maryvale, Mobile sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Maryvale, Mobile over the last 12 months is $127,000, up 92% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$113,750
Median Sale Price
$127,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$117,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$59,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
92%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$93
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,021
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1987
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,320
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,303
Median Age
39
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$18,450
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$36,924
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79%
College Graduates
8.5%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.1%
% Population in Labor Force
39.6%
Significantly 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®
32
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk 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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