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A spirited community near employers and the outdoors alike
Rothfield offers residents the community spirit of a small-town and the recreational opportunities of the countryside. Downtown Semmes is packed with events like the Camellia Festival, while just to the west, residents will find serene Big Creek Lake, ideal for refreshing fishing trips. Location is another huge part of Rothfield’s appeal, major thoroughfares linking residents to various employers. “If you work at a factory in north Mobile County or at schools like the University of South Alabama, this is a great location,” says Bill Hinton, Associate Broker with Roberts Brothers who has been selling homes in Mobile County for 36 years. “It’s close to Mississippi, too, which is only about 10 miles down the road.” Homes tend to sell around $170,000.
Big Creek Lake is a large lake near Rothfield that offers fishing.
The main road through Semmes, where all the shopping and dining is located, is Moffet Rd.
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Rothfield is comprised of a few smaller subdivisions
Rothfield can be broken down into a few subdivisions with varying home prices, Ponderosa being one of the bigger ones. “In Ponderosa, your top-end price is around $220,000,” Hinton says. “But an average home in good shape is about $170,000.” In the Petaluma subdivision off Snow Road North, the average price runs closer to $150,000. Rothfield’s various three-bedroom homes tend to follow American Craftsman and ranch-style designs, with the occasional Cape Cod home. Streets aren’t quite wide enough for parking, but paved and gravel driveways are spacious enough to accommodate multiple cars. Lots are spacious, usually spanning above a third of an acre, but it’s not uncommon to see parcels one acre in size or larger.
Every corner of Rothfield tells a story of warmth and community pride.
Rothfield is where small-town charm meets big-hearted neighbors.
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A splash pad and golf courses
Kids beat the heat at the Semmes Municipal Park and Splash Pad. The park also offers a playground, an outdoor gym, a fishing pond for anglers and “The Admiral,” a championship disc golf course designed by John Houck, whose course design skills are frequently ranked the best in the world by disc golfers. Golf World Magazine readers recently voted Magnolia Grove one of best 50 public golf courses, but Rothfield residents will have to play a round to see for themselves. Golf courses offered at Magnolia Grove include the par-3 Short Course and the par-71 Falls.
Children's laughter fills the air as they frolic on the splash pad at Semmes Municipal Park.
The Admiral disk golf course is a championship disc golf at the Semmes Municipal Park.
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Well-rated schools that provide career preparation
Students are divided between two school feeder patterns. Students on the south end of the neighborhood can attend Elsie Collier Elementary, Bernice J. Causey Middle and Baker High School. Collier Elementary and Causey Middle earn B ratings from Niche, while Baker High receives a B-plus. At Baker, students can participate in 10 “Baker Academies of Advanced Careers,” with focuses such as early childhood education, engineering and fine arts and media entertainment. Students participating in academies can also gain hands-on experience through job shadows and internships. The University of South Alabama is 15 minutes away, straight down Lanner Williams Road.
Elsie Collier Elementary ignites a passion for learning.
Exploring the wonders of science at Causey Middle School.
Rothfield students thrive at Baker High School.
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Semmes is chock-full of events
“We have several events that are well-loved by the community,” says Elizabeth Lovelady, Events Coordinator and Deputy City Clerk for the City of Semmes. “Food truck Fridays are popular, and our Independence Day fireworks celebration always draws a crowd. During the holidays, the whole place is lit up like a Hallmark movie. We love it.” Semmes also hosts a Camellia Festival and an Azalea Festival.
Semmes organizes many events for their neighborhoods like Rothfield, like Food Truck Fridays.
The Semmes Heritage Day Festival takes place every year in Heritage Park.
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Rothfield is just next to the airport
Though the Mobile Regional Airport is just south of the neighborhood, most residents don’t mind the noise and, if anything, enjoy the convenience. No major interstates or highways pass through Rothfield, with Tanner Williams Road, Snow Road North and Howells Ferry Road being the primary thoroughfares. Taking Tanner Williams Road, it’s a 15-minute drive to the University of South Alabama and a 30-minute drive to downtown Mobile.
Conveniently, Mobile Regional Airport is near the Rothfield neighborhood.
The University of South Alabama is a short commute from Rothfield, a Semmes neighborhood.
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Rothfield locals never go hungry
A few casual restaurants can be found in downtown Semmes, but as Hinton says, “You gotta go into Mobile if you want to eat fancy.” When residents are feeling extra hungry, they can order a 28-inch New York-style pizza pie from the Semmes House of Pizza. And if they still somehow have room in their stomach, they can try the Boss Hawg challenge at Hickory Pit Too, a 20-ounce hamburger topped with 6 ounces of pulled pork and additional toppings. Customers who somehow complete this massive meal earn a free T-shirt. And this barbecue restaurant has plenty more on the menu too, from popcorn shrimp po-boys to Mexican baked potatoes. A Winn-Dixie can be found in downtown Semmes and right off Zeigler Boulevard, near other stores like Dollar General and Tractor Supply Co.
Rothfield residents can meet up with friends and family for a slice at Semmes House of Pizza.
Hickory Pit Too is a Semmes landmark frequented by Rothfield residents.
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Parks in this Area
Semmes Municipal Park
Disc Golf
Picnic Area
Playground
Hillside Heights Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Pool
McCants-Chavers Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Pool
Camelia Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Millers Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Concessions
Semmes Heritage Park
Transit
Airport
Mobile Regional
13 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rothfield
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Rothfield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rothfield, Semmes sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Rothfield, Semmes over the last 12 months is $202,000, down 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
1,910
Median Age
37
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,056
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,150
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.7%
College Graduates
13.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
56.4%
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®
23/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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