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Fire Tower hosts the annual Camellia Festival
When hearing the name Fire Tower, it can be hard to know what to expect. But this comfortable suburb, about 20 miles northwest of downtown Mobile, is not a five-alarm situation. A hub of history and local beauty in the city of Semmes, Fire Tower is marked by tidy subdivisions convenient to schools and parks. But things do get showy in January during the Semmes Camellia Festival when this flowering shrub preens in full glory for the adoring masses. As for the history, Fire Tower was a railroad community established in the early 1900s to support the Semmes Land Company. The railroad carried yellow pine from the north. Semmes is also known for its large plant nurseries, which showcase ornamental shrubs and once earned the city bragging rights as the "nursery capital of the world."
The Boys and Girls Club of America has a gorgeous mural depicting the history of Semmes, AL.
Good old fashioned fun at the Semmes Heritage Festival in Fire Tower, AL.
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Homes with Craftsman-style features fill subdivisions
Large, Craftsman-style homes with paved driveways and attached garages border orderly residential streets across the neighborhood. Amenities in the Magnolia Springs subdivision include a swimming pool, clubhouse, playground and fitness center. Many of its brick, Craftsman- and ranch-style houses are new constructions fitted with Smart Home technology. The Torrington subdivision is also filled with brick, Craftsman-style, single-family homes with attached garages. The Harmony Ridge subdivision is similar, with Craftsman-style bungalows and lush, landscaped yards. Home prices across Fire Tower range from $229,900 for a three-bedroom red brick rancher to $364,900 for a four-bedroom ranch-style home in Magnolia Springs with a monthly HOA fee.
There are many newer Craftsman Style homes in Fire Tower.
Some Fire Tower homes are Craftsman Style builds with well kept lawns.
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Reenactors bring the story of Semmes to life at Heritage Park
A one-room schoolhouse dating from 1902 anchors Heritage Park in Fire Tower. The school doubles as a living history classroom and hosts school groups and tours. Historic reenactors channel the past here with craft and dance demonstrations. The park also hosts the annual Semmes Camellia Festival in late January. The Semmes Senior Center offers a weekly schedule of yoga, line-dancing and walks and hosts speakers. The nearby Semmes Boys & Girls Club offers varied educational activities for kids, from homework help to art programs to science projects. “We have STEM projects," says Inger Anderson, Branch Director of the Boys & Girls Club, like “building parachutes for an egg drop, so eggs don't break when you drop them.” The club also has a gym and numerous board games.
The old Semmes school house was relocated to Heritage Park and comes alive for Heritage Day.
Old school house reenactments are a part of Heritage Day festivities at Heritage Park.
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Semmes Elementary offers before- and after-school programming
Students at Semmes Elementary must wear a red or navy polo with khaki bottoms pursuant to the dress code. The school earns a grade of B from Niche. Semmes provides before- and after-school care for students who need it, requiring a $35 registration fee and weekly fees from $25 to $65 depending on the hours selected. Semmes Middle School has a robust line-up of sports teams, which include archery, baseball, cheerleading, football and soccer. Niche rates the school a C. Clubs at Montgomery High School include Fanime, Fishing, JROTC and Leadership. The school earned a score of C+ from Niche.
Semmes Elementary serves students from pre-K-5th grade.
Semmes Middle School is yet another option for Fire Tower students.
Mary G. Montgomery is where most Fire Tower high school students attend school.
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The Boys & Girls Club hosted the 2024 Camellia Festival
Heritage Park is a hub for community events. Its schedule kicks off with the Semmes Camellia Festival in late January, when local growers bring their camellias to the Boys & Girls Club building for an exuberant display. The city honors its past in early May at the park during the Heritage Day Festival, which has music, dancing, carriage rides and tours of historic buildings. The park wraps up its schedule in December with an old-fashioned holiday event, complete with a Christmas program in the chapel, cookies and wassailing.
The Semmes Boys & Girls Club is popular among younger Fire Tower residents.
Old school house reenactments are a part of Heritage Day festivities at Heritage Park.
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Fire Tower is centrally located for jobs in Mobile, along I-10 and north toward Chatom
From Fire Tower, it is a 20-mile drive southeast to downtown Mobile. It’s also a launch pad for work at surrounding chemical plants. “We’re not far from I-10, where people will work at Chevron and some of the big chemical plants,” says Robin Dixon, facilities director at the Semmes Recreation & Community Center. “And of course when you leave Semmes and you head north, there are some chemical plants up that way.” Some of the subdivisions have their own sidewalks, and the schools may be walkable from some neighborhoods, but most homebuyers will need a car for day-to-day travel. Mobile International Airport is about 20 miles southwest of the neighborhood.
Downtown Mobile is a short commute from Fire Tower near Semmes, AL.
Fire Tower is comprised of a few newer developments alongside plant nurseries.
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Food Truck Fridays draws crowds to Main Street in warmer months
Semmes has a robust line-up of restaurants and fast-food joints, from Mexican and pizza restaurants to McDonald’s and Captain D’s. Many of them hug US 98/Moffett Road near Fire Tower. Semmes House of Pizza in the neighborhood is a local favorite, known for its award-winning New York-style pizzas. Yellowhammer Coffee, which sets up a trailer in the high school parking lot, is within walking distance of most homes. The truck sells lattes, frappes and slammers, which are iced coffees made with Red Bull. Downtown Semmes, about one mile east, hosts Food Truck Fridays from late spring through summer. Winn-Dixie is a convenient choice for groceries.
Food Truck Fridays is definitely a thing in Semmes, AL near Fire Tower neighborhood.
Fire Tower is close enough to Moffett Rd. to have access to the convenience of fast food.
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Parks in this Area
Semmes Municipal Park
Disc Golf
Picnic Area
Playground
Camelia Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Semmes Recreation & Community Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Millers Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Concessions
Semmes Heritage Park
Transit
Airport
Mobile Regional
18 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Fire Tower
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fire Tower Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fire Tower, Semmes sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Fire Tower, Semmes over the last 12 months is $275,000, up 4% from the median 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,226
Median Age
37
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,843
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,891
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97%
College Graduates
23.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.5%
% Population in Labor Force
54.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
67''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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