Mertz
Suburban Neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile County 36606
$100,584
Average Value
$71
Average Price per Sq Ft
Single-family cottages and traditional ramblers
Southwest of downtown Mobile, Mertz is composed of a few developments of single-family houses and a business region. The area isn’t walkable, but it’s dense with greenery like hedges and towering oak trees on larger yards. As for architecture, the area has endless ranch-style houses and cottages from the 1960s through the 1980s, lending Mertz a midcentury feel. To personalize the homes, buyers can choose from brick and vinyl exteriors in an array of colors or paint the shutters and front doors. Sales prices range from $57,000 for a ranch-style in need of renovations to $155,000 for an updated ranch-style house. “The area is affordable overall. It has a lot of smaller homes,” Sessions says.
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Tee-up at Heron Lakes Country Club
At Maitre Park, children can play on the swing set or on sports fields for football and soccer, plus ballfields complete with bleachers. Heron Lakes Country Club is a semi-private club featuring an 18-hole golf course, a driving range and a clubhouse with a large event space.
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Education at Mobile County Public Schools
Students in Mertz go to the Mobile County Public School District, which earns a B-minus grade according to Niche. Schools include Morningside Elementary School and Williamson High School for students in Grade 6 to Grade 12. The elementary school earns a C grade, while the middle and high school earns a C-minus on Niche. The high school offers clubs like the Photography Club, Robotics Club and Scholars Bowl.Navy landmarks at USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park
At Topgolf, residents can play golf games at the driving range, while ordering food and drinks from private bays. The USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park showcases a retired battleship, a submarine and tanks. To tour a historic house museum, locals can visit the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion, a Greek Revival structure from 1855.
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Transportation around Mertz
About 7 miles from downtown Mobile, residents of Mertz can easily commute to the big city via Interstate 10 East. A major employer in the neighborhood includes Fox10 News, and a nearby hospital is the Mobile Infirmary. For public transportation, residents can find The Wave Transit System bus stops. Residents can also access the Mobile International Airport for further travel from vacations to business trips.Shopping at McGowin Park
The McGowin Park strip mall offers a retail center for stores and eateries in Mertz. Locals can grab groceries in bulk at Costco or swing by Dick’s Sporting Goods for athletic clothes and equipment. They can also go to fast-food joints like Five Guys and Starbucks. As for sit-down restaurants, Blue’s Tavern hosts southern rock and blues band performances that people can watch while eating bar fare in a lively and crowded atmosphere. At Osman’s Restaurant, people can order German food like schnitzel in a romantic, intimate interior complete with a wine wall. Royal Knight Restaurant offers classic homestyle breakfasts in a diner that doubles as a dinner spot, featuring a bar and live music on the weekends.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Devin Schaff
Devin Schaff
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Mobile
(251) 318-8732
92 Total Sales
1 in Mertz
$162,000 Price
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Judy French
Judy French
RE/MAX Partners
(251) 444-5535
218 Total Sales
1 in Mertz
$73,500 Price
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Rose P. Melton
Rose P. Melton
Responds QuicklyBHGRE Platinum Properties
(251) 319-3963
125 Total Sales
1 in Mertz
$105,000 Price
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Scott Williams
Scott Williams
Real Broker LLC
(251) 607-2572
192 Total Sales
2 in Mertz
$70K - $156K Price Range
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Doug Adams
Doug Adams
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Cooper & Co
(251) 220-6864
56 Total Sales
2 in Mertz
$155K - $165K Price Range
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Kyle Malmay
Kyle Malmay
Roberts Brothers TREC
(251) 277-5695
143 Total Sales
1 in Mertz
$110,000 Price
Schools
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- 6th to 12th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Maitre Park
Joe Bailey Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
PFC Howard Johnson II Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
San Souci Park
Sky Ranch Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mertz | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mertz Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mertz, Mobile sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Mertz, Mobile over the last 12 months is $95,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$100,120
Median Sale Price
$95,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$95,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$71
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
242
Median Year Built
1984
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,335
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,437 - $2,387 per month
- The Waters at McGowin
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 822+ Sq Ft
- 2970 N Mcvay Dr
- Mobile, AL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
563
Median Age
35
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,850
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$39,474
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.7%
College Graduates
2.2%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.8%
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®
36
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41
/ 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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