Mobile Terrace
Suburban Neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile County 36608
Sidewalks lined with single-family homes
Homes in Mobile Terrace are in various stages of maintenance and renewal, offering opportunities to invest and remodel. Sidewalks connect small ranch-style homes, many of which were built in the 1950s and average around $80,000. Completely renovated homes can ask $130,000, and new builds on recently purchased lots can ask $150,000. Sizes range from one-bedroom studio to three-bedroom shotgun-style bungalows. Homes sit back on long driveways, lending cozy privacy.
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McCants-Chavers Park
Mobile Terrace residents find recreation at McCants-Chavers Park. Kids love the colorful shade-sail-covered playground in any season and the splash pad for summer fun. Local youth league athletes practice and play football, soccer and softball on lighted fields and diamonds about 5 miles south at West Mobile County Park.
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Mobile County Public Schools
Mobile County Public Schools earns a B-minus grade from Niche, and kids can start their journey at Taylor White Elementary, which Niche gives a B-minus. Students then move on to C.L. Scarborough Middle, which earns a C-minus grade from Niche. Older students go to Baker High, which Niche gives a B-plus grade, and is known as the largest school in Mobile County and the second largest statewide.
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Local eateries and the Mobile Flea Market
In the neighborhood, residents enjoy authentic Mexican specialties at El Jalapeno or stop by the Redbar Espresso & Market for coffee-centric drinks and crumpets or a full menu of smashburgers. A local favorite for smoked meats is Sonny’s BBQ, a few miles south in The Shops on Schillinger. Locals head north on Schillinger Road to stock up on groceries for home cooking at Winn-Dixie. Ferguson adds, “The Mobile Flea Market opened in 1988, and we’ve been hitting our quota all year. We’re open every weekend from 9 to 5, no matter what weather, and kids 12 and under don’t have to pay the one-dollar entry per person.”
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Downtown Mobile events
In addition to the immense and family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration in Downtown Mobile each year, Mobile Terrace residents can pop over to the Mobile Flea Market for their annual fall pumpkin patch or to take photos with Santa during the Christmas season.Important to Know
Mobile Terrace offers smaller, investment-opportunity properties near fairground and flea market fun in southern Mobile County.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kristian Calvert
Kristian Calvert
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Smith Homes
(251) 283-5227
74 Total Sales
1 in Mobile Terrace
$315,000 Price
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Devin Schaff
Devin Schaff
Keller Williams Mobile
(251) 318-8732
88 Total Sales
2 in Mobile Terrace
$8,500 Price Range
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Ralph Harvey
Ralph Harvey
ListWithFreedom.com
(855) 456-4945
11,406 Total Sales
3 in Mobile Terrace
$9K - $37K Price Range
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Steve Hickman
Steve Hickman
Keller Williams - Mobile
(251) 319-3540
128 Total Sales
2 in Mobile Terrace
$8,500 Price Range
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Tania Rizzuto
Tania Rizzuto
NextHome Star Real Estate
(850) 903-5007
44 Total Sales
2 in Mobile Terrace
$33K - $38K Price Range
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Joselyne Ridings
Joselyne Ridings
Ridings Realty Gulf Coast
(251) 607-2810
145 Total Sales
2 in Mobile Terrace
$110K - $225K 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
Glenn Sebastian Nature Trail
- Trails
- Hiking
- Walking Paths
Hillside Heights Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Westside Ballpark
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
McCants-Chavers Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Millers Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Concessions
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mobile Terrace | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mobile Terrace Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mobile Terrace, Mobile sell after 106 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Mobile Terrace, Mobile over the last 12 months is $158,500, up 82% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$65,000
Median Sale Price
$158,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$57,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
82%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$67
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
241
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1984
Months of Supply
15.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,349
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,374
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
1,107
Median Age
39
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$41,654
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$41,248
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
69.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
6.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
55.9%
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®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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