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Pleasant Valley

Pleasant Valley

Suburban Neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama

Mobile County 36606
$124,830 Average Value
$92 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

A convenient suburb between to of Mobile's busiest retail centers

Pleasant Valley is just south of Midtown Mobile, between two of the city’s busiest retail centers. Its ranch-style homes less than 2 miles south of the department stores at The Shoppes at Bel Air. Fast food joints and new entertainment venues are right across U.S. Highway 90 at McGowin Park. “The location cliché is certainly a reality here,” says Beth Abbott, a longtime local Realtor with Power Real Estate. “People either work around Pleasant Valley or take Government Road and are in Mobile in less than 10 minutes.”

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.

Residents of Pleasant Valley can get groceries and more at the local Costco.
Residents of Pleasant Valley can get groceries and more at the local Costco.
Residents of Pleasant Valley can drive over to McGowin Park Shopping Center and shop.
Residents of Pleasant Valley can drive over to McGowin Park Shopping Center and shop.
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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.

Home buyers in Pleasant Valley are greeted with many ranch-style homes with yards.
Home buyers in Pleasant Valley are greeted with many ranch-style homes with yards.
Picturesque properties populate the residential streets of Pleasant Valley.
Picturesque properties populate the residential streets of Pleasant Valley.
Homes in Pleasant Valley feature big lots next to parks and greenspace.
Homes in Pleasant Valley feature big lots next to parks and greenspace.
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Strong public and private school options in Pleasant Valley

Students in Pleasant Valley are zoned for Mobile County Public Schools. W.P. Davidson High School is an International Baccalaureate World School that also offers the Engineering Pathways Integrated Curriculum, with courses in mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering. Niche rates the school at B-plus. Private options include UMS-Wright Preparatory School and St. Luke's Episcopal School, both earning an A from Niche. UMS-Wright Preparatory School enrolls students from pre-kindergarten through high school, while St. Luke's Episcopal School covers similar grade levels.

Students in Pleasant Valley, Mobile, can attend Kate Shepard Elementary School.
Students in Pleasant Valley, Mobile, can attend Kate Shepard Elementary School.
Lillie B. Williamson High School is located near Pleasant Valley, Mobile, AL.
Lillie B. Williamson High School is located near Pleasant Valley, Mobile, AL.
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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.

Feel like a kid again at Maitre Park in Pleasant Valley, Mobile, AL.
Feel like a kid again at Maitre Park in Pleasant Valley, Mobile, AL.
Your kids will love the playground at Maitre Park in Pleasant Valley, Mobile, AL.
Your kids will love the playground at Maitre Park in Pleasant Valley, Mobile, AL.
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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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Parks in this Area

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Airport

Mobile Regional

23 min drive

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Pleasant Valley Nb At Farnell St

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Pleasant Valley Nb At Myra Dr

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Pleasant Valley Nb At Platt St

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Pleasant Valley Nb At Sky Valley Apts

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Pleasant Valley Sb At Cottagehill Circle

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Pleasant Valley Wb Near Magnolia Rd

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Pleasantvalley Nb At Kenny St

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Pleasant Valley US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
279
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1987
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,354
Significantly below the national average
1,934
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
1
Median Rent
$700
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,260
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,325
Median Condo Rent
$700
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$700

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
$79,597
Average Household Income
$56,330

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
76.3%
Below the national average
89%
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

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

40 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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