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Overlook

Overlook

Suburban Neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama

Mobile County 36608

$185,421 Average Value
$106 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

Overlook is close to the University of South Alabama

Tennis courts. A golf course. Walking trails. Opportunities for exercise are abundant in Overlook, where homeowners use Langan Park, the Azalea City Golf Course and the campus of University of South Alabama (USA) like their own backyard. A quiet suburb nine miles west of downtown Mobile, Overlook is a good match for those seeking proximity to urban conveniences but a slower pace and a prettier backdrop. And talk about backdrops. In addition to the manicured South Alabama campus and the sprawling greenery of Langan Park, Overlook enjoys easy access to bright botanical flowers, tranquil Japanese koi ponds and, at the Mobile Museum of Art, colorful artworks along the Sculpture Trail.

Overlook golfers hit the links at Azalea Golf Course.
Overlook golfers hit the links at Azalea Golf Course.
Residents of Overlook can enjoy use of the Mobile Tennis Center.
Residents of Overlook can enjoy use of the Mobile Tennis Center.
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Ranch-style homes strut their stuff in Overlook

Ranch-style homes here have some fun, catching the eye with their striking shapes and styles. Some exude mid-century cool while others whisper Greek-Revival with their stately columns. Many homes have side-gabled roofs with small, covered porches, which all lend the rows of houses a tidy uniformity. Other styles include brick Colonials and split-levels. Trees are abundant, and inviting sidewalks enhance the community vibe in a few Overlook subdivisions. Prices range from $141,000 for a four-bedroom ranch-style house in need of TLC to $313,000 for a four-bedroom renovated rancher in Alpine Park. Other neighborhood subdivisions include Alpine Hills and Ridgewood Acres.

Overlook is a quiet neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama.
Overlook is a quiet neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama.
The Overlook neighborhood offers many different styles of homes.
The Overlook neighborhood offers many different styles of homes.
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Clark-Shaw Magnet Middle School is an award-winner

Students in Overlook attend Will Elementary, Scarborough Middle and Blount High. All three schools earn a grade of C- from Niche. The Boys and Girls Club of South Alabama runs an afterschool program for students from Will Elementary. The program offers educational activities and field trips. Like other high schools in Mobile County, Blount has several themed academies that direct the student curriculum. The signature academy at Blount is health science. The neighborhood is also home to Clark-Shaw Magnet Middle School, a two-time recipient of the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence award.

John Will Elementary School-Entrance Sign
John Will Elementary School-Entrance Sign
C.L. Scarborough Middle School serves students in the Overlook neighborhood.
C.L. Scarborough Middle School serves students in the Overlook neighborhood.
Mattie Blount High School serves students in the Overlook neighborhood.
Mattie Blount High School serves students in the Overlook neighborhood.
Clark Shaw Magnet School has a pickup /drop-off area for students.
Clark Shaw Magnet School has a pickup /drop-off area for students.
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Langan Park is home to hiking trails and a lake

The Glenn Sebastian Nature Trail winds through 95-acres of long needle pine and oak woodlands on the grounds of the University of Southern Alabama just south of Overlook. Raised boardwalks navigate the trail's scenic trees and lakes. Another green space, Langan Park, is just east of campus. “Langan Park is a park with walking trails and an amphitheater,” says Steve Hickman, Realtor with Keller-Williams Mobile and longtime Mobile local. Municipal Park, which is attached to Langan, has baseball and football fields. “Across another street is the Japanese gardens, and they have huge koi ponds and walking trails.” The nearby Mobile Tennis Center, home to 60 state-of-the-art lighted hard courts, hosts various leagues and clinics.

Urban living meets natural beauty in Overlook.
Urban living meets natural beauty in Overlook.
Langan Park Playground
Langan Park Playground
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Via Emilia earns kudos for its Northern Italian fare

One of the area’s most popular restaurants is Via Emilia, which specializes in Northern Italian cuisine. Perusing the extensive wine list in the piano bar makes a fine start to the evening at this mainstay, where dishes like eggplant Emilia and lamb Florentine are made from scratch daily with locally sourced ingredients. And coffee? It's a short drive to good java. “The local college, USA, is probably 15 minutes away,” says Waylon Bailey, general manager at Soul Caffeine in Midtown. “We have a lot of college students and professors come in and do work.” Soul Caffeine also serves breakfast and lunch. Walmart Neighborhood Market is convenient to the neighborhood.

Via Emilia, Italian Restaurant offers authentic cuisine to Overlook residents.
Via Emilia, Italian Restaurant offers authentic cuisine to Overlook residents.
Overlook residents stop in  Jerusalem Cafe for lunch.
Overlook residents stop in Jerusalem Cafe for lunch.
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Wave Transit buses stop at the University of South Alabama

Overlook is nine miles west of downtown Mobile. Mobile International Airport is 12 miles south. WAVE transit bus routes 4 and 18 stop at the University of South Alabama. Although some of the subdivisions may be walkable, a car is the best option for day-to-day life and commuting.

The bustling and lush campus of the University of Alabama is next to the Overlook neighborhood.
The bustling and lush campus of the University of Alabama is next to the Overlook neighborhood.
The Wave transportation system keeps Overlook residents on the move.
The Wave transportation system keeps Overlook residents on the move.
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Market in the Park runs from May through early July

Plump blueberries, shiny peppers and ruddy potatoes brighten Cathedral Square in downtown Mobile on Saturdays during Market in the Park. In addition to produce, vendors sell fresh bread and homemade soaps and candles. Different city parks, including Langan, host Movies in the Park on Thursday nights in spring and fall. Blankets, chairs and coolers are welcome at this free event.

The Municipal (Langan) Park is a jewel for the neighborhoods nearby.
The Municipal (Langan) Park is a jewel for the neighborhoods nearby.
Langan Park is the recreation hub of Bellewood near Mobile.
Langan Park is the recreation hub of Bellewood near Mobile.
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Transit

Airport

Mobile Regional

16 min drive

Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$185,000
Median Single Family Price
$195,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$106
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Months of Supply
2.70
Median List Price
$199,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,044
Median Year Built
1989
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,860
On par with the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,770

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,425
Median Age
40
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$45,323
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,385

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.3%
College Graduates
28.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.4%
% Population in Labor Force
54.4%
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®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

10 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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