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Over to Westhill and far away
The residential neighborhood of Westhill is just south of the University of South Alabama in West Mobile, but the community’s appeal goes far beyond proximity to campus. “It’s a great location near everything West Mobile has to offer. You’re 5 minutes from restaurants, shopping and the hospital,” says Carolyn Hasser, a Realtor with Roberts Brothers who has lived in Mobile for 40 years and has sold homes there for 15. In addition to modest ranch-style homes and cottages, homebuyers will also find larger Colonial Revival builds, condos, townhouses and apartment units. Prices vary widely from $150,000 to a small cottage to $630,000 for a custom-built Tudor Revival.
Westhill is also close to Ascension Providence Hospital.
One might find cozy patio homes in Westhill, neatly built on elevated lots.
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Modest homes, grand homes, condos and more
Housing options differ from subdivision to subdivision, different homes attracting different crowds. “Ridgefield has older, bigger homes and a lot of doctors and businesspeople,” Hasser says. “Along East and West Drive, you’ll find a lot of students and littler traditional homes and condos.” All of Ridgefield’s streets also offer sidewalks, whereas they can be more sporadic in other subdivisions. Smaller ranch-style homes and cottages sell for between $150,000 and $250,000. Ridgefield’s Cape Cod, Colonial Revival and ranch-style homes span from around 2,500 to 4,000 square feet and sell for between $350,000 and $600,000. Detached condos and townhouses can also be found on the north side of the neighborhood, usually going between $200,000 and $250,000.
The University of South Alabama is next door to the Westhill Neighborhood.
There are also a handful of different apartments complexes in Westhill.
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Schools with robust educational programs
Students can attend E. R. Dickson Elementary, C. L. Scarborough Middle and Murphy High School. Dickson Elementary and Murphy High earn C-plus ratings from Niche, and Scarborough Middle earns a C-minus. Murphy High boasts the second oldest International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the state of Alabama. Students can also participate in the school’s Military Leadership Academy, which takes students on field trips to air bases, military museums and more. The University of South Alabama is right across Old Shell Road and under a 15-minute walk for most residents. “The school has been growing, and it’s got about 16,000 students, so it’s kind of a big deal now,” Hasser says. “They have a new football stadium, Hancock Whitney, which seats about 25,000. They have all the major sports, like football, baseball, tennis and golf.”
Westhill teens might attend Murphy High School.
front entrance and sign
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Shopping and dining internationally in Westhill
Several restaurant chains can be found just along Airport Boulevard like Texas Roadhouse and Chick-fil-A, and a Publix is further down the road to the east. At Jerusalem Café, diners can enjoy tasty hummus, lentil soup, shawarma and other Middle Eastern favorites, topped off with baklava for dessert. Or residents can sail across the Mediterranean and enjoy Northern Italian staples like Bolognese lasagna at Via Emilia. Taking Airport Boulevard further east, residents can be at shopping centers like Springdale and the Bel Air Mall in about 15 minutes.
The Fresh Market is a wonderful grocery stop for Westhill residents with local produce.
Westhill has many different restaurants to choose from.
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Parks and rec
Westhill residents have access to an assortment of green spaces a quick distance. 720-acre Langan Park doesn’t just offer playgrounds, picnic areas and tennis courts, the park is also home to the Azalea City Golf Course, the Mobile Botanical Gardens and the Mobile Museum of Art. A mile to the east, residents will find the Country Club of Mobile, and two miles south is Medal of Honor Park, which boasts sports fields, a disc golf course and a dog park. Hiking and biking trails can be found by the university, but the verdant campus is fun to stroll around in general.
The USA Campus hosts a basketball court close to Westhill.
Some Westhill residents enjoy spending time outdoors in the various parks.
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Events at the park and downtown
Children don’t just go Langan Park in the summers to watch plays, they go to perform, like through participating in the Playhouse in the Park youth theatre group. “It’s for kids, but it’s the most advanced theater program in the area, as opposed to the other local ones that are just for fun,” Hasser says. “Some of the kids will go on to act in college.”
Westhill residents enjoy foo trucks from time to time at events.
Westhill residents enjoy their proximity to events in Downtown Mobile.
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A Mobile neighborhood with a lot of mobility
The Wave bus lines 1, 4 and 16 pass by Westhill, taking residents downtown, to the airport and to shopping centers, but locals should be aware that the bus only runs once an hour. Many residents prefer to get around by car, Airport Boulevard and Old Shell Road being major thoroughfares. USA Health Providence Hospital is around a 10-minute drive for most residents, and Mobile Regional Airport is just a few minutes west. Downtown Mobile is about a 25-minute drive away.
The University of South Alabama Marching Band performs at a few spots near Westhill.
Semmes House of Pizza is one food truck that pops up in the Westhill Neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Medal of Honor Park
Laveretta Park
Playground
Municipal (Langan) Park
Baseball/Softball
Disc Golf
Football
Glenn Sebastian Nature Trail
Trails
Hiking
Walking Paths
Hillside Heights Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Pool
McCants-Chavers Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Pool
Transit
Airport
Mobile Regional
15 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Westhill
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westhill, Mobile sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Westhill, Mobile over the last 12 months is $327,047, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,392
Median Age
30
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,282
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,131
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.2%
College Graduates
46.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.2%
% Population in Labor Force
58.8%
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®
34/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
31/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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