Pleasant Valley
Costco and fast food joints at McGowin Park
Pleasant Valley sits between two of Mobile’s busiest retail centers. Across Highway 90, McGowin Park is an open-air town center with Costco, Dick’s Sporting Goods and a handful of fast-food chains. It also has a walkable shopping strip with national retailers like HomeGoods and Hobby Lobby. Over 120 different shops and eateries are just north of the neighborhood at The Shoppes at Bel Air. From here, folks can head down Airport Boulevard to find all kinds of locally owned hot spots.
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Houses rarely hit the market in Pleasant Valley
Dead-end streets lined with houses branch off Pleasant Valley Road. Most homes feature minimal traditional and ranch-style architecture with brick foundations and vinyl accents. When describing the lot sizes here, Abbott says, “You’re definitely not right on top of your neighbors, but things aren’t as spread out as some of the surrounding areas.”Though there are over 275 homes, Pleasant Valley listings are few and far between. As of November 2024, only one property sold and it went for about $56,000. Current listings include a 15-acre investment lot going for about $2 million and a ranch-style house for $135,000.
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WP Davidson High has an Engineering Academy
Pleasant Valley students attend Mobile County Public Schools. They can start preschool at Chastang-Fournier K-8, which earns an overall C-minus on Niche. WP Davidson High stands at the far west end of Pleasant Valley Road. Earning a B-plus rating, it ranks as one of the district’s top three public high schools. Students here can apply for the International Baccalaureate program or enroll in the school’s signature Engineering Academy.
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Dave & Buster's is opening in Pleasant Valley in 2025
Mobile’s first Dave & Buster’s location will open in Pleasant Valley at the beginning of 2025. Along with classic bar food and beer, the 68,000-square-foot entertainment center will have all kinds of arcade games, from air hockey to Mario Kart. In 2023, Topgolf built a $22 million entertainment complex right across the street. Another first for the area, it features 60 hitting bays, mini-golf and a full-service restaurant. Joe Bailey Park is the nearest green space just north of Pleasant Valley Road.
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Easy access to Interstate 65 and Highway 90
Two of Mobile’s main highways meet at the southwest corner of Pleasant Valley. Interstate 65 borders its west side and links to the Springhill Medical Center in about 3 miles. Folks can follow this route south to Interstate 10 and arrive at the Mobile International Airport in about 5 miles. U.S. Highway 90, locally known as Government Boulevard, forms the community’s southeast end. It leads straight into the downtown district, where folks can find all kinds of locally owned shops and restaurants.While cars are the quickest way to get around, Mobile’s fixed route bus system has several stops along Pleasant Valley Road.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Devin Schaff
Devin Schaff
Keller Williams Mobile
(251) 441-4240
99 Total Sales
1 in Pleasant Valley
$15,000 Price
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Sherita Walker
SW
Sherita Walker
Responds QuicklyPadly Realty LLC
(470) 239-6462
209 Total Sales
1 in Pleasant Valley
$56,000 Price
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Jade Smitherman
Jade Smitherman
Responds QuicklySmitherman Partners RE
(251) 318-8216
25 Total Sales
1 in Pleasant Valley
$146,500 Price
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Aisha Eager
Aisha Eager
Wellhouse Real Estate West LLC
(251) 319-2289
94 Total Sales
4 in Pleasant Valley
$86K - $149K Price Range
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Malcolm Seals
Malcolm Seals
TerrDomus LLC
(251) 319-5301
279 Total Sales
3 in Pleasant Valley
$15K - $100K Price Range
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Tomika Woods
Tomika Woods
IXL Real Estate LLC
(251) 319-2374
47 Total Sales
2 in Pleasant Valley
$28,000 Price Range
Schools
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- 6th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Maitre Park
Public Safety Memorial Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Skateboard
Joe Bailey Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Matthews Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Events
- Concessions
Sky Ranch Park
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Pleasant Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pleasant Valley, Mobile sell after 1 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pleasant Valley, Mobile over the last 12 months is $1,635,000.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,595,000
Median Sale Price
$1,635,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,635,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$795,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$492
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
280
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1986
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,352
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,543
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
1,057
Median Age
33
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,187
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,330
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.6%
% Population in Labor Force
73.1%
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®
35
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22
/ 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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