$227,266Average Value$116Average Price per Sq Ft10Homes For Sale
A residential suburb on the border of Semmes and Mobile
Many may hear “Bienville” and immediately think of one of Mobile’s founding fathers, but the word’s origins say a lot more about this intercity suburb. Bienville in Old French translates to “two towns,” making it a toponym, as the neighborhood is bisected by Semmes and Mobile’s city limits. Its unique outlying yet central position is one of the reasons Ashleigh Watson says, “so many people really like living out that way.” A lifelong local and experienced Realtor with Keller Williams, Watson says, in Bienville, “You get a little further from the hustle and bustle of Mobile, but you’ve still got all the conveniences right up the road in Semmes.”
Enjoy a beautiful weather day in beautiful and lush Bienville.
The city of Semmes hosts a fabulous Food Truck Fridays event during the summer near Bienville.
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Ranch-style homes "with more of that country feel"
Most homes in Bienville “have more of that country feel to them,” Watson says. There are ranch-style houses and Craftsman Cottages from the 1970s and ‘80s. Many sit on half- to one-acre lots, with spacious front yards stretching out to the street. Curbside storm drains help mitigate flooding from Pretty Branch, which runs straight through the neighborhood. Pine and hickory trees tower over rooftops and create some much-needed shade for backyard barbecues on the patio. New Traditional homes with quarter-acre lawns and neatly landscaped flowerbeds are on the south side of Bienville in the Magnolia Grove subdivision. These properties sit in small cul-de-sacs lined with sidewalks that lead straight to the golf course across the street. Listing prices here typically range from about $300,000 to $450,000, while the older ranch-style homes can go for as low as $115,000. Empty lots make up most of the available listings as Semmes continues to grow. Their prices typically range from about $25,000 to $100,000.
Ranch style houses make up a large portion of Bienville.
Capture the beauty of sunsets in the serene streets of Bienville.
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Bienville students attend one of Alabama's largest high schools
Bienville students are zoned for Mobile County Public Schools. Many begin preschool at Orchard Elementary and move to CL Scarborough Middle in sixth grade. Niche gives Orchard a C rating, and Scarborough gets a C-minus. Students living along Schillinger Road are zoned for Semmes Elementary and Middle Schools. While the elementary school scores a B, Semmes Middle earns a solid C. All these schools feed into Mary G. Montgomery High, which is one of the largest high schools in Alabama. It earns a C-plus and has five academy programs specializing in biomedical science, agri-business and engineering leadership.
Orchard Elementary School-Carpool Entrance
Scarborough Middle School-Main Building Entrance
Empowering students
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Pedro's Tacos & Tequila Bar hosts karaoke on Saturdays
A small commercial corridor is at the neighborhood’s north end, where Moffet and Schillinger Roads intersect. It has a Walmart Supercenter, Dollar Tree and a handful of restaurants. Pedro’s Tacos & Tequila Bar hosts karaoke on the patio every Saturday night. Inside, colorful lights dangle from the ceiling, and big screen TVs line the walls, making it a great spot to watch football games in the fall. While there are plenty of fast-food spots to choose from, Watson says Foosacklys is most people’s go-to spot. The regional franchise serves “just chicken and fries, but people really love it,” she says. “We’ve had other chicken places open up, but they don’t last because you can’t beat the food or the prices at Foosacklys.” Most of the shopping and other local restaurants are about 10 miles away in Midtown Mobile.
Bienville locals are crazy for the amazing flavors of Pedros Tacos & Tequila.
The local Walmart for the Bienville locals is on Schilinger and Moffet Roads.
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Semmes Municipal Park is right across the street
Semmes Municipal Park is right across Schillinger Road. It features a canopy-covered fitness station right next to the playground and a small pond for catch-and-release fishing. Sprawling across 27 acres, the park also has an 18-hole disc golf course and a splash pad that opened in 2022. Magnolia Grove Golf Course is part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, which includes 11 premier courses scattered across Alabama. It sits immediately south of Bienville and ranks as one of the “Top 50 Public Courses” in Golf World Magazine.
Semmes Municipal Park1
Bienville families can have loads of fun at the parks in Semmes.
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Bienville is split between Mobile and Semmes
Bienville is split between city limits. Anything east of Charmingdale Drive is part of Mobile, while the City of Semmes comprises its western half. U.S. Route 98 borders the neighborhood’s north side and links to Mississippi in just 15 miles. The Springhill Medical Center sits about 10 miles east. From here, it’s just over 5 miles to Downtown Mobile and the new international airport.
The City of Semmes comprises the western half of Bienville neighborhood’s north side.
Mobile has a reliable transit system near Bienville.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bienville
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bienville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bienville, Semmes sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Bienville, Semmes over the last 12 months is $202,450, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Building lot in the Robert Trent Jones golfing community awaits your house plans of your dream home. Several other lots to choose from with underground utilities, sidewalks, ad street lights. Each lot is uniquely different from the others. All existing homes are custom built. Copy of a plat and covenants/restrictions are available for your asking. Seller is offering owner financing terms, call
Building lot in the Robert Trent Jones golfing community awaits your house plans of your dream home. Several other lots to choose from with underground utilities, sidewalks, ad street lights. Each lot is uniquely different from the others. All existing homes are custom built. Copy of a plat and covenants/restrictions are available for your asking. Seller is offering owner financing terms, call
Welcome to 6941 Colonial Terrace Drive. This property is ready for a new owner. Good-sized backyard, which is fenced, close to schools, shopping, and interstate for easy travel throughout the city. May be subject to the Alabama One-Year Right of Redemption. Please call your favorite realtor today for a personal tour.
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