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Plantation

Plantation

Suburban Neighborhood in Theodore, Alabama

Mobile County 36582

$202,358 Average Value
$125 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

Welcome to Bobcat Nation

"Bobcat Nation" is emblazoned across the water tower that overlooks Theodore, a community of 6,330 about 13 miles south of downtown Mobile. The message sets the vibe for the area, which supports Theodore High School’s Bobcat football team on Friday nights in fall. “The high school has a very popular football team that has won awards over the years,' says Devin Schaff, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Mobile and a 17-year Mobile resident. Homes in this rural area are a mix of older farms and small subdivisions, says Schaff, and properties that tend to be more affordable. Industrial sites are scattered across the region. Hugging I-10, Plantation is a good fit for those seeking a rural backdrop but easy access to the interstate. And now, thanks to the new Creekside Estates subdivision, homebuyers can move into an up-to-the minute Smart Home.

Plantation residents are loyal fans of their school football teams called the Bobcats.
Plantation residents are loyal fans of their school football teams called the Bobcats.
Creekside Estates is a Plantation subdivision featuring newer Craftsman style homes.
Creekside Estates is a Plantation subdivision featuring newer Craftsman style homes.
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Time marches on at Time to Eat Cafe

The walls are covered with kitschy clocks at Time to Eat Cafe. Some were placed by the owners and others by patrons, who can exchange their own clocks for a free slice of pie. This family-owned restaurant specializes in homestyle country cooking. "We have customers that have been coming in since the day we opened in 2001," says Saige Brockman, a longtime employee. "There are some people who will come here every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's a great community." Seafood is on the menu at the Pelican Reef, which overlooks the Fowl River about twelve miles southeast of Plantation. Cloverleaf Plaza Shopping Center, just north of the neighborhood, is home to an Ollie's Bargain Outlet, a Walmart Supercenter and a Winn-Dixie.

Time to Eat Cafe is one of Plantation residents favorite spots for a quick bite.
Time to Eat Cafe is one of Plantation residents favorite spots for a quick bite.
Plantation is just south of Tilman's Corner where there is lots of dining and shopping.
Plantation is just south of Tilman's Corner where there is lots of dining and shopping.
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New Smart Homes are available in Creekside Estates

The center of the action for real estate in Plantation is Creekside Estates, a subdivision of newly constructed Craftsman-style Smart Homes. Two-car garages and covered back porches are top features, and every house is fitted with Smart Home technology. Tech highlights include a Kwikset smart code front door lock, a Skybell video doorbell, a smart thermostat that connects homeowners with their phones and an Amazon Echo Dot that communicates with various home features via voice-command. Outside of the Creekside Estates subdivision, Plantation has ranch homes and older Craftsman-style homes. Prices range from $143,900 for a three-bedroom rancher built in 2002 to $289,900 for a four-bedroom home in Creekside Estates built in 2023.

There are beautiful Craftsman style homes in the Creekside Estates subdivision in Plantation.
There are beautiful Craftsman style homes in the Creekside Estates subdivision in Plantation.
Live life to the fullest in Plantation, where southern hospitality meets contemporary living.
Live life to the fullest in Plantation, where southern hospitality meets contemporary living.
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More than 250,000 azaleas bloom in spring at Bellingrath Gardens

Flowers bloom year-round at Bellingrath Gardens, a popular regional attraction. “It's a beautiful area. Hundreds of acres and all kinds of plants, and a historic home,” says Schaff. The grounds are especially beautiful in March when azaleas bloom en masse beside Mirror Lake, which reflects a joyous explosion of bright colors. Bellingrath is eleven miles south of Plantation. The Muddy Creek Wetlands Management Area, just five miles south, is home to 200 acres of restored wetlands and uplands. The 2.3-mile interpretive trail here runs through several habitats, and birding is a popular pastime.

Enjoy a stroll and snap some photos at Bellingrath Gardens  near Plantation neighborhood.
Enjoy a stroll and snap some photos at Bellingrath Gardens near Plantation neighborhood.
Bellingrath Gardens and Home features a floral treat for Plantation residents.
Bellingrath Gardens and Home features a floral treat for Plantation residents.
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Engineering is the signature academy at Theodore High

Published weekly, the online Bobcat Bulletin keeps parents informed of upcoming events at Davis Elementary. Davis earns a score of C+ from Niche. Pursuant to the dress code, students at Hankins Middle must wear royal blue golf-style shirts and dark khaki pants. No Crocs allowed. Niche rates Hankins a C. Students at high schools in Mobile County must enroll in a themed academy that will prepare them for life after high school. The signature academy at Theodore High School is Engineering. Theodore earns a grade of C+ from Niche.

Theodore High School empowers minds of Plantation students to shape tomorrow.
Theodore High School empowers minds of Plantation students to shape tomorrow.
Haskins Middle School inspires brilliance through education.
Haskins Middle School inspires brilliance through education.
Exploring the wonders of science at Nan Gray Davis Elementary.
Exploring the wonders of science at Nan Gray Davis Elementary.
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The Theodore Bobcats play football on Friday nights in fall

The Theodore High School Bobcats play home football games on Friday nights at Douglas Field from late August through early November. The team has won numerous regional championships over the years. Camellias, which are a Mobile specialty, bloom in January and February at Bellingrath Gardens. Roses there “bloom out” in April. Bellingrath hosts its “Magic Christmas in Lights” event, with more than 3 million lights illuminating the gardens, from late November through early January.

Students work hard at Mims Park with field-warm ups.
Students work hard at Mims Park with field-warm ups.
Bellingrath Gardens, just to the south of Plantation, is a 65-acre gardens and historic home.
Bellingrath Gardens, just to the south of Plantation, is a 65-acre gardens and historic home.
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Plantation has quick access to I-10

Plantation borders I-10 about thirteen miles south of downtown Mobile. Greater Theodore has an Amazon distribution warehouse and an industrial park. Numerous cars drive past Plantation as they travel north to Battleship Parkway, the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park and the Maritime Museum. Beyond the sidewalks of Creekside Estates, the neighborhood is not pedestrian friendly, and homeowners will need a car for day-to-day life.

Tillman's Corner is where most of the shopping and dining are for Plantation neighborhood.
Tillman's Corner is where most of the shopping and dining are for Plantation neighborhood.
Battleship Memorial Park buzzes with activity nearby Plantation in Mobile.
Battleship Memorial Park buzzes with activity nearby Plantation in Mobile.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Mobile Regional

30 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Plantation US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$205,050
Median Single Family Price
$249,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$125
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Months of Supply
12.00
Median List Price
$269,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-24%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
191
Median Year Built
1990
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,704
Below the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,117

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
876
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$18,552
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$30,297

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
55.7%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
0%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
60.4%
On par with the national average
65.1%

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®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

7 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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