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Small homes with convenient shopping
Seven miles west of downtown Mobile, the city grid meets the quiet tree-lined streets of Woodlawn. “This area is far enough from downtown to have a quiet suburban atmosphere with less expensive homes, but the location is still super convenient,” says Mitchell Hudson, Realtor for 3 years with iXL Real Estate. Dense foliage shades the neighborhood streets, giving a secluded feel to small ranch-style homes and cottages with a median price of about $75,000. Folks can walk to small stores and local hangouts along Halls Mill Road, which runs through the heart of the neighborhood. The community’s creative spirit is expressed here through vibrant murals and music at the local blues club. Along with grocery stores in the neighborhood, there’s plenty of shopping a short drive away at McGowin Plaza, like Costco and Hobby Lobby. People also drive here for a fun night at Topgolf. Folks also get active at multiple parks around the neighborhood. Having ample green space and convenient amenities just 5 miles from the bustle of downtown is why people look in Woodlawn.
Shady streets of ranch-style homes
Woodlawn has rows of small ranch-style homes and cottages along shady streets. Despite their small stature, homes are accompanied by sizeable lawns that give them a secluded suburban feel. Most traditional three-bedroom ranch-styles can be found for the neighborhood’s median price of $75,000; However, prices range from $70,000 for a three-bedroom cottage with minimal greenspace to $180,000 for a four-bedroom ranch-style with an updated interior and large lawn.
Most homes in Woodlawn are ranch-style homes built between 1960 and 1980.
National-style homes can be found in Woodlawn.
Ranch-style homes are the dominant housing style in Woodlawn.
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Blues bars and shopping centers
“People don’t have to go far for anything,” says Hudson, “there are shopping centers around the neighborhood, and all the downtown activity is a few miles away.” On any given day, neighbors walk to the heart of the neighborhood along Halls Mill Road to get small items at convenience stores and to visit their favorite local hangouts. Folks spend their nights listening to soulful live toons at Blues Tavern or celebrating a special occasion while dining on German fare in Osman’s cozy dining room. On weekend mornings, folks walk over to Big Charlie’s produce for fresh fruits and veggies. Most folks get their general groceries at Piggly Wiggly, on the neighborhood’s south end. For more shopping, people drive just over a mile to McGowin Park off Interstate 65. There’s a variety of stores here, like Costco, Best Buy, Hobby Lobby and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Folks also come here for a fun night at Topgolf. On top of having all of these spots nearby, an afternoon of drinking and dining in downtown Mobile is just 5 miles away.
Blue's Tavern, features live blues and southern rock music.
Residents of Woodlawn can get groceries and more at the local Costco.
McGowin Park Shopping Center features Top Golf along with several other entertainment options.
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Waterfront parks and sports fields
Folks are a short walk or drive from various outdoor spaces around the neighborhood. Kids play rec league games on the baseball and football fields at Maitre Park, on the neighborhood’s north end. Kids also go to Fry Park to climb on the playground, and people come here to shoot hoops or play fetch with their pups. On a sweltering summer day, folks cool off in the shady wooded spaces at San Souci Park, or drive a few miles south to Dog River Park to hike along the river or launch their boat for a fun day on the water.
Dog River Park is a great place to cool off on a hot summer day.
Your kids will love the playground at Maitre Park.
Dog River Park is the perfect place for an afternoon hike.
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Mobile County Schools
Neighborhood students may attend Mobile County Schools, which receive a respectable B-minus overall grade from Niche. For kindergarten through fifth grade, kids may begin at Maryvale Elementary, rated a C-minus. They complete sixth through twelfth grade at Lillie B. Williamson High School, graded a C-minus. Williamson offers a Maritime Academy, where students can pursue careers in Mobile’s major maritime industry.
Maryvale Elementary School has an overall C- rating from Niche.
Lillie B. Williamson High School has an overall C- rating on Niche.
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Ten-mile drive to Alabama Shipyard
Woodlawn has an easy 5-mile commute to major employers downtown and a 7-mile drive to the Alabama Shipyard. Folks can catch the bus to get around the area if they don’t want to drive. Plane travel is also convenient, with Mobile International Airport 4 miles away.
Residents of Woodlawn have easy access to public transportation.
Mobile, Alabama has a population of just over 184,000.
The USS Alabama is a retired battleship from the 1940s.
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Mobile’s Mardi Gras festivities
Despite the holiday being synonymous with New Orleans, American Mardi Gras celebrations originated in Mobile. Prepare for two weeks of parades and parties leading up to Fat Tuesday. During Mardi Gras, the city sparkles with festive purple, gold and green beads.
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On average, homes in Woodlawn, Mobile sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Woodlawn, Mobile over the last 12 months is $112,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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