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Low-key suburb on Mobile's southern end
The Muddy Creek community, also known as Theodore, is a low-key, comparatively affordable suburb situated on the southern edge of the City of Mobile. Dan Otto, Parks Superintendent with Mobile Parks and Recreation, says, “Although Google labels this area Muddy Creek, residents here say they live in Theodore. And although it’s known not known as Muddy Creek, it is known a one of the city’s more recently annexed areas. Its residents are one of the larger voting blocks that allowed the City of Mobile to expand.” Homes here are close to protected wetlands, and within a short drive of fishing spots, casual dining and the Mobile Regional Airport.
Suburban roads lined with single-family homes
Streetscapes throughout the Muddy Creek area of Theodore are mostly lined with single-level homes with a mix of brick and siding. Well-maintained, fairly sizable lots feature roomy front and back yards that are often fenced for sheds or pets. More contemporary homes with vaulted ceilings and vertical siding, as well as Prairie styles with dormers and long porches, add variety to the home stock. Pricing averages between $150,000 and $200,000 for a three-bedroom brick ranch style built in 2007, but you can also find smaller homes built in the 1980s for around $70,000.
Many homes in Muddy Creek are small, Ranch Style designs.
There are also a handful of Prairie Style homes as well in Muddy Creek.
Muddy Creek homes generally have one story, brick builds.
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Mobile County public schools
Public schools are within the Mobile County Schools District, which Niche gives a B-minus grade. Younger kids start at Mary W. Burroughs Elementary before moving on to Katherine H. Hanks Middle, both given a C grade by Niche. Older kids head to Theodore High, which earns a C-plus from Niche and features a new Logistics Academy where students can earn associate and technician certifications. Locals attending the University of South Alabama will have only a 12-mile drive north from home.
Theodore High School is where many Muddy Creek teens attend school.
Katherine H Hankins Middle School is where many Muddy Creek youth attend school.
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School is yet another option for Muddy Creek students.
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Heroes Park and nearby natural amenities
Heroes Park is the neighborhood’s central green space. Says Otto, “Heroes is a nice community park, with two ballfields, a playground and a walking trail. The fields are sporadically used by local youth groups for practices and games.” The 200-acre Muddy Creek Wetlands Management Area serves as a natural buffer where Muddy Creek leads south to Fowl River. This protected retreat offers a 2.3-mile interpretive trail meandering through wooded and wetland habitats and along a boardwalk. Resident anglers can cast a line nearby in Deer River, which juts into the center of the adjacent Theodore Industrial Park. Racing fans can head 6 miles west to the Mobile International Speedway.
Canton Bay Fishing Charters also has sunset charters for Muddy Creek residents.
Muddy Creek Wetlands Management Area has a few miles of trails in the neighborhood.
Dog River Marina is where many Muddy Creek residents rent boat slips.
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Nearby dining
Yummy Seafood, formerly T&T Seafood, is the go-to for fresh fish, shrimp and crab. China Chef in the same shopping plaza is a popular choice for fast-casual fried rice, chow mein and chop suey. Also close to home, near the elementary and middle schools, family-friendly Hacienda San Miguel serves authentic Mexican fare. In this same plaza, locals stock up on groceries for in-home cooking at Winn-Dixie. About 7 miles northwest in a retail plaza on Theodore Dawes Road, Time to Eat Café offers 16 different burgers and ample servings of southern comfort food. Time to Eat’s décor features old-school red vinyl booths and clocks of all kinds adorn the walls. For grocery shopping, there’s a Rouses Market next to Time to Eat, and a Walmart Neighborhood Market across the street.
Yummy Seafood offers Muddy Creek residents fresh local seafood.
Time To Eat Café is a local favorite for home cooked meals close to Muddy Creek.
Theodore-Dawes Plaza holds many different retail shops close to Muddy Creek.
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Mardi Gras is celebrated every year downtown in Mobile not far from Muddy Creek.
Downtown Mobile events
One of the area’s most anticipated annual events is Downtown Mobile’s Mardi Gras. For weeks, the downtown area is filled with floats, parades and family-friendly celebration. Locals also make the 10-mile drive to Bellingrath Gardens and Home, for Boo at Bellingrath, featuring Halloween fun for families, live music and food trucks. Bellingrath Gardens also hosts Magic Christmas in Lights — a Gulf Coast tradition where visitors stroll through a dazzling display of scenes decorated with millions of lights.
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Muddy Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Muddy Creek, Mobile sell after 71 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Muddy Creek, Mobile over the last 12 months is $212,500, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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