Just a short drive from the stunning Mobile Bay, a bustling aviation industrial complex and the vibrant Downtown Mobile scene, Riviera treats residents to a peaceful, laid-back country lifestyle while still close to all the action.
Riviera offers modest and charming single-family, ranch-style homes, Creole cottages and bungalows. Most homes were built in the 1980s, ranging from $30,000 to $150,000. Lot sizes are fairly spacious, with the median ranging approximately 9,500 square feet and spanning up to 1 acre. Most yards are fenced in, well-kept and provide spacious driveways for boats, RVs or other toys. Many homes have inviting, screened-in porches and quaint patios and are surrounded by towering trees – adding to the neighborhood's rural, southern charm.
Riviera’s proximity to Interstate 10 gets residents to Downtown Mobile in 5 miles, all the outdoor recreation Mobile Bay has to offer in 2 miles and Mobile International Airport. One of the area’s biggest employers, the airport is part of the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley, the area’s only aviation multi-use industrial complex, which houses fellow aircraft manufacturer Airbus, another top employer, along with the Academy of Craft Training for high school students and historical markers that tell the tale of Alabama’s aviation history. And with Dauphin Island Parkway along the neighborhood’s eastern boundary, shopping, dining and necessities are all a short drive away.
Served by the Mobile County Schools System, local students attend Maryvale Elementary School, Pillans Middle School and Williamson High School. Both the elementary and middle schools received a C-minus from Niche. Maryvale provides an Engaging Youth in Engineering club, cheerleading and student council. Also earning a C-minus from Niche, Williamson High offers robotics and photography clubs, cross-country and football teams and an Engineering Academy. For continuing higher education, Bishop State Community College’s Southwest Campus is just 5 miles away and offers programs that range from Aviation Manufacturing Technology to Cosmetology.
At the quaint Fry Park, let the kids play, picnic in the vast green space, shoot hoops or stroll along the natural deeply wooded paths while admiring Eslava Creek. Or hop over to Walsh Park in neighboring Maryvale to barbecue at one of its pavilions or take the dog for a stroll around the paved paths. Sports enthusiasts can take a quick drive west to Woodlawn to play baseball or football at Maitre Park. And with the majestic Mobile Bay just a short drive away, residents can take the 2-mile trip to go fishing, admire wildlife, gaze at the gorgeous sunsets or step aboard and tour the USS ALABAMA, a World War II battleship that was retired in 1947.
Residents can grab essentials at Fulton Grocery or Family Dollar, and Piggly Wiggly Navco is less than a mile away for groceries. For a more extensive shopping trip, head to McGowin Park, an outdoor mall off Interstate 65, which offers Costco, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Topgolf, Ross Dress for Less, Hobby Lobby and more. Grab fresh crawfish, shrimp or a take-and-bake seafood boil at Riviera’s P&T Seafood. Wing fans will love Hollywood Wing Station, especially the popular Jamaican Jerk and house-made hot sauces. The no-frills eatery also offers chili cheese dogs, burgers and nachos. For more eclectic mom and pop shopping and diverse cuisine, take a trip to Downtown Mobile to enjoy everything from contemporary southern eateries, authentic BBQ joints, lively pubs and upscale brunch spots.
Most events are held in Downtown Mobile, just a short drive for Riviera residents. From sightseeing tours to riverboat dinner cruises and the annual iconic Mardi Gras celebration, there’s no shortage of things to do. Or head to Flight Works Alabama at Brookley Aeroplex, an interactive aerospace exhibition and education center with over 40 exhibits. Play in the aerospray paint station, fly an Airbus A320 in the cockpit simulator challenge or put popular aviation designs to the test in the aerodynamics arcade.
Zach Gaines
eXp Realty Southern Branch
(256) 342-9804
79 Total Sales
1 in Riviera
$45,000 Price
Brooks Beck
Beck Properties Real Estate
(251) 220-9643
86 Total Sales
1 in Riviera
$77,900 Price
KD Edenfield
Wellhouse Real Estate LLC
(256) 242-6089
46 Total Sales
1 in Riviera
$50,000 Price
Rose P. Melton
BHGRE Platinum Properties
(251) 319-3963
127 Total Sales
1 in Riviera
$45,000 Price
Ivey Welch
eXp Realty Port City Downtown
(251) 607-1228
105 Total Sales
1 in Riviera
$26,000 Price
Rebecca Hendrich
Elite Real Estate Solutions, LLC
(251) 277-3909
121 Total Sales
2 in Riviera
$58,400 Price Range
On average, homes in Riviera, Mobile sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Riviera, Mobile over the last 12 months is $72,500, up 76% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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A small urban neighborhood across from Mobile Aeroplex and 5 miles from downtown
Low-priced homes 5 miles from downtown Mobile
A small residential community across from the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley on I-10
Low-priced homes with a short walk to schools 3 miles from downtown
A residential neighborhood in city limits with ranch-style homes and a strip mall
Residential neighborhood close to the highways and Downtown Mobile
