The small neighborhood of Pine Grove shares many similarities to Autumndale to the north, such as the presence of lush, green forests and gentle, rolling hills. What makes Pine Grove unique is its main thoroughfare, Moffett Road, or US Route 98, which is much more heavily trafficked than Autumndale’s Wolf Ridge Road but will directly take residents to stores, restaurants and downtown Mobile. Other homebuyers, especially college students, might find the neighborhood’s comparatively inexpensive homes appealing. “The cost of living is more affordable out there,” says Caroline Makin, a Realtor with Exp who has been selling homes in Mobile for 6 years. “And the University of South Alabama is also not too far from there.” Ranch-style homes and cottages sell for between $50,000 and $150,000, which is well below Mobile’s median home price of about $270,000.
Ranch-style homes are popular in Pine Grove, Mobile, AL.
Sam's Club and other major retailers are only minutes from Pine Grove.
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Affordable homes for the Mobile area
Most homes can be found on small streets that branch off Moffett Road. Trees are plentiful, with some residents practically having forests in their back yards. Most homes follow ranch-style and cottage designs, with brick and colorful vinyl siding. There is limited room for street parking and no sidewalks, but driveways tend to be long, homes tend to feature built-in car ports, and little traffic passes through residential streets, the most of which have no other outlet than Moffett Road. There’s also an RV park on the south side. Homes usually sell between $50,000 and $150,000, with a median price of around $100,000. This is well below the median home price of Mobile, which is around $270,000. Because of this comparative affordability, homes in Pine Grove don’t stay on the market long, often selling after just over a week on the market.
A row of homes on a quiet street in Pine Grove, Mobile, AL.
Pine Grove features homes of varying styles.
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Taking the highway from Pine Grove
The Wave Transit bus line run goes west up Moffett Road every hour. Most residents prefer driving, and they are right by the junction of Interstate 65 and US Highway 98/Moffett Road. Downtown Mobile is only a 15-minute drive east. USA Health University Hospital is about 7 minutes east.
Local shops along Moffett Rd. in Pine Grove, Mobile, AL.
Residents in Pine Grove have easy access to major roads in Mobile, AL.
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Schools and career preparation
Students can attend Forest Hill Elementary, C. L. Scarborough Middle and Mattie T. Blount High School, all of which receive C-minus ratings from Niche. Blount High students can participate in career academies which encourage students to pursue academic success, professionalism and personal growth while also preparing them for the workforce through hands-on experiences, job shadowing and internships. Academies include business, health science, hospitality and tourism and leadership. The University of South Alabama is about 5-10 minutes west.
C.L. Scarborough Middle School, near Pine Grove, serves students from grades six to eight.
Mattie T. Blount High School offers students in Pine Grove different academic programs.
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Shopping and eating along Moffett Road
Most of residents’ shopping can be done up and down Moffett Road, which merges into SpringHill Avenue shortly after the interstate, at businesses like Family Dollar, Piggly Wiggly and Greer’s CashSaver. Alternatively, residents can take I-65 to larger shopping malls. “Springdale is like an outdoor mall where you walk from shop to shop. There’s a pretty big variety of shops there like a Sam’s Club,” Makin says. “Bel Air Mall is an indoor mall, and they have Dillard’s, Belk and big department stores.” These malls are situated near chain restaurants like Raising Cane’s and Logan’s Roadhouse. Eateries closer to home just off Moffett include Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant, known for their earthy yet decorated interior, and Ranch Seafood, popular for their steamed shrimp and spicy crawfish.
Pine Grove has some others smaller retailers close by as well.
Piggly Wiggly is where many Pine Grove residents shop for groceries.
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Parks and education
Residents are about 5 minutes away from Langan Park, a 720-acre municipal park, which offers a golf course, 60 tennis courts and a large playground. The park is also the location of the Mobile Museum of Art and the Mobile Botanical Gardens. Right next to Langan is the Mobile Japanese Garden. Beyond strolling around the gardens and admiring the cherry blossoms, visitors can also take Japanese art classes and learn gardening techniques at the facility’s Studies Center for Japanese Culture and Education.
The Mobile Tennis Center, near Pine Grove, is the one of largest tennis facilities in the world.
Pine Grove residents who enjoy Disc Golf will like how close they are to a couple of courses/
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Events nearby and downtown
At Langan Park, the Playhouse in the Park youth theater performs a few times each summer. More events take place in downtown Mobile such as Mardi Gras, which features multiple parades and parties.
Mobile is known for the first Mardi Gras Parade in America, about 15 minutes from Pine Grove.
The Mobile Boat Show is just one of many events downtown for Pine Grove residents to enjoy.
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1417 Pringle Drive is ready for new owners. This home is has close access to I-65 making it easy to get anywhere in the city. Call your favorite Real Estate Agent today to schedule your showing.
REDUCED to sell this great commercial potential property. This acreage is located on HWY98W/ Moffett Rd. 1/2 mile West of I-65. This land could be used for Commercial, Residential, Storage Facility, Landscaping Business, Warehouse, Multi-purpose Business, or Strip Mall.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
432
Median Age
30
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
35.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$17,738
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$26,745
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
9.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.8%
% Population in Labor Force
59.7%
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®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
26/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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