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Azaleas and camellias are a neighborhood specialty
Flowering shrubs and rural living define Outer Semmes, which borders beautiful Big Creek Lake. This low-key neighborhood in western Mobile County is a good fit for those looking to live amid the great outdoors — while simultaneously enjoying a short drive to city attractions. Farmland and ornamental shrub nurseries are so commonplace that Semmes has been referred to as the "nursery capital of the world." The neighboring communities of Azalea and Camelia are named after the most common area shrubs, and Semmes holds annual festivals to celebrate them. Festivals like these reaffirm the close-knit ties of the community. "Anytime we do anything, hold any kind of event, the entire community shows up and comes together,” says Elizabeth Lovelady, Events Coordinator and Deputy City Clerk for the City of Semmes.
The splash pad is a favorite of the toddler set
Big Creek Lake is a 3600-acre reservoir that serves as the main source of drinking water for greater Mobile. Due to recent restrictions on recreational use, it's no longer a big destination for fishing. But the Semmes area has plenty of green spaces for outdoor fun. "Our biggest is Municipal Park," says Jason Franklin, Public Works Director for the City of Semmes. "It has a splash pad, playgrounds and pavilions and an outdoor fitness hub." The 18-hole disc golf course at the park is also popular. "It's on the professional tour, and there are lots of tournaments there. The PDGA sponsors them," Franklin says. Dog owners can let Fido romp off-leash at the new dog parks — one for large dogs one for small — at Viking Park near Montgomery High School. New pickleball courts are under construction at the park.
Craftsman homes are popular in new subdivisions in Outer Semmes
Craftsman and ranch-style homes make up the majority of the neighborhood. There aren't that many properties on the lake, where much of the land is owned by the Water Authority. Some ranch-style homes with country-cabin features sit on 40 acres near the lake, offering residents seclusion, quiet and privacy in a lovely setting. Craftsman-style homes in the Magnolia Springs subdivision typically have attached garages that accommodate up to two cars. These newer-construction homes are fitted with Smart Home technology, providing extra convenience. Magnolia Springs residents enjoy access to a clubhouse with a fitness center, a community swimming pool and a playground for the kids. Other communities include the Hickory Creek and Wilmer subdivisions. Home prices in Outer Semmes range from $122,000 for a one-bedroom cottage on a one-acre parcel to $780,000 for a five-bedroom Colonial home with craftsman features. Manufactured homes run from $49,100 to $85,000.
Students at Montgomery High School have a wide choice of clubs
The online Wilmer Wildcats Newsletter keeps parents of students at Wilmer Elementary up to date on future events, from Read Across America Day to Field Day. Wilmer earns a score of C+ from Niche. More than 1300 students are enrolled at Semmes Middle, which earns a grade of C from Niche. Students at Montgomery High School have their pick of a variety of clubs, including Future Business Leaders of America, French Club and Robotics & Drone Flying. Niche grades the high school a C+.
A car is needed to travel around Semmes and to downtown Mobile
Outer Semmes is 20 miles northwest of downtown Mobile via US 98. Mobile International Airport is also 20 miles away. Wave Transit buses do not serve the neighborhood. The area is not typically walkable, and homeowners will need a car to get around. There's not a lot of employment in Semmes, Franklin says, and many locals commute into Mobile for work.
Top annual events are the Azalea Festival and the Camellia Show
The most noteworthy local events celebrate the neighborhood’s top export: flowering shrubs. The Semmes Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Azalea Festival in late April. This event includes a car show, entertainment, food vendors and inflatables. "We have the annual Camellia Show every January at Semmes Heritage Park," says Lovelady. The chamber also sponsors a local farmers market on Thursdays in June at the Semmes Community Center.
The Hickory Pit is famous for its downhome fare
Semmes may be on the outskirts of Mobile and its varied dining scone, but Semmes has some really good rib-sticking eats. "One of the most famous ones is the Hickory Pit," says Franklin. "It's old-time food. Downhome cooking type food." Burgers, pulled pork barbecue and country-fried steak are on the menu. Another popular spot is Semmes House of Pizza, which has won awards for its New York-style pizzas. The buzzy restaurants, museums and shops of downtown Mobile are a 15-mile drive away. Greer’s CashSaver, a Mobile-area grocery chain, has an outpost in Semmes. Fast food chains and big box stores line Airport Boulevard, which is eight miles south of the neighborhood.
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Outer Semmes Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Outer Semmes, Semmes sell after 78 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Outer Semmes, Semmes over the last 12 months is $200,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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