Silverhill's charming town center may seem like an area drivers pass through on their way to the beach, but a closer look shows much more. "It's a very rural but very cute town," says Realtor Cindy Zebryk with Coldwell Banker Reehl Prop Fairhope. Zebryk's been selling homes for 12 years. "It's surrounded by peanut farms, pecan orchards and even an alpaca farm. And most houses have substantial acreages, so it's desirable for those who want to live in the country." The modest town's population is just over 700 residents, many of whom descended from the town's initial Swedish and Czech settlers. Zebryk notes the town's annual Heritage Day, which celebrates its history with food, drink and music. Silverhill is also close to Mobile Bay. "It's nice because you can get to the pier in Fairhope and live close to those amenities without the price tag," Zebryk says.
Silverhill is a charming town with historic roots.
Silverhill is a quiet community offering residents peace and comfort.
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Working in Silverhill
Baldwin County Public Schools is one of the county's largest employers, so it makes sense that education is one of the town's largest employment sectors. According to Datausa.io, retail and manufacturing are two of the other major industry sectors here. Collins Aerospace and UTC Aerospace Systems are two big manufacturing companies in the county.
Cafe Acadiana is one of the town's only sit-down restaurants, beloved for its seafood.
Silverhill is close to many employers such as the oil and aerospace industries.
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A mix of midcentury homes and new construction
Silverhill's median home value is $264,500, 6% lower than the nation's median home value of $281,900. Homes built between the 1930s and 1990s, with prices between $160,000 and $260,000, are concentrated around the town center. Surrounding the town center are traditional subdivisions and some new builds, costing between $300,000 and $500,000. Land is also available for custom home construction, with lot sizes between five and 10 acres and prices ranging from $150,000 to $365,000.
Silverhill's median home value is $264,500, 6% lower than the nation's median home value.
Surrounding SIlverhills town center are traditional subdivisions and some new build homes.
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BCPS is one of the fastest growing districts in Alabama
Baldwin County Public Schools serves over 31,000 students county-wide, including those in Silverhill. The award-winning district earns an A-minus on Niche and doesn't have any schools rated below B-minus. The school system is one of Alabama's fastest growing and offers a state-of-the-art technical academy, Baldwin Preparatory Academy. The application-based school offers industry-approved technical programs, including aviation, culinary arts, welding and engineering options.
Baldwin County Public Schools serves over 31,000 students county-wide including Silverhill.
Central Christian Schools in Silverhill also serves has a house of worship.
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Morning coffee at Saltwater Brew
Silverhill has a collection of locally owned businesses that have served the community for years. The Silverhill Food Mart has daily conveniences, and Willow Lane Boutique is a popular place to shop. Silverhill is also a short drive from Foley, which has Tanger Outlets and big box stores like Walmart. Residents or visitors can stop by Saltwater Brew for coffee or Brodie's Cream and Bean for a sweet scoop of ice cream. Cafe Acadiana is one of the town's only sit-down restaurants, but it's beloved for its seafood platters. Residents can rent the Little Bohemian Hall for personal events, and the Silverhill Town Hall hosts community events throughout the year, including an annual small-town Christmas parade and a Heritage Day celebrating the town's Czech and Swedish ancestors.
Silverhill residents can head to Saltwater Brew for a fresh cup of coffee in the morning.
Cafe Acadiana has been a staple in town for many years.
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Investments in Silverhill Kids Park keep kids active
The Silverhill Kids Park is one of the town's main gathering places, constructed in 2004 with funds raised by the community. The park was recently renovated in 2014 and features fenced-in swings, a play area, a picnic area, bathrooms and a pavilion available to rent for gatherings. The park is next to the Silver Hill Community Center, which hosts town events and has a covered back patio. Other outdoor spaces include Oscar Johnson Park, off Highway 104, and surrounding nature preserves like Bohemian Park. Silverhill is a short drive from Alligator Alley, where visitors walk along the elevated boardwalk, surrounded by over 600 gators and other wildlife.
Silverhill residents can enjoy the Kids Park, one of the towns main gathering place.
Silverhill residents can also enjoy Oscar Johnson Park.
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Transportation and weather in Silverhill
Silverhill is minutes from Robertsdale, a slightly larger town home to the annual Baldwin County Fair. Silverhill is about 14 miles from Foley and Baldwin Regional Medical Center. The community is 27 miles from Mobile via Interstate 10 and 25 miles from Alabama beaches like Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. "One of this area's biggest perks is that it's so close to major cities," Zebryk says. "You're just over half an hour from Mobile and Pensacola and only two hours from both Destin and New Orleans." Residents can use the Baldwin Regional Area Transit System's mobile app to schedule shuttle service, as there are routes throughout the county. The Gulf Shores International Airport is 20 miles from Silverhill, and the Mobile International Airport is 30 miles away.
Silverhill shares Alabama's subtropical climate, with mild, short winters and hot, long summers. During the warmer months, the area is vulnerable to storms, including hurricanes that threaten it annually.
Students can rely on schools buses to pick them up in Silverhill.
Silverhill is easily accessible to Pensacola Intl. Airport or Gulf Shores Intl. Airport.
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Crime in Silverhill
According to Crime.Alabama.Gov, a collaborative data collection website by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the University of Alabama, the crime rates in Silverhill are low. There were three recorded counts of violent crime and 16 counts of property crime in 2023, a slight increase from 2022, where there was one case of violent crime and 10 cases of property crime. These rates are lower than Silverhill's neighbor Robertsdale, where there were 15 cases of violent crime and 156 cases of property crime in 2023.
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