Why Live in Canterbury
Canterbury, a suburb of Mobile, offers a green retreat for commuters with a 12-mile drive to downtown Mobile via Interstate 10. The neighborhood features a variety of home styles, including cozy cottages, split-levels, prairie-style, ranch-style homes from the 1970s, and newer Craftsman and Colonial Revival mansions. Residents appreciate the walkability, with wide streets and sidewalks leading to local amenities like Mims Park, where athletic fields host rec league football and baseball games. The Environmental Studies Center, covering 500 acres, provides hiking trails, a lake for kayaking, and a wildlife rehabilitation center. For shopping and dining, residents drive a mile down Government Boulevard to access grocery stores like Winn-Dixie, big-box retailers such as Walmart and Lowe's, and local eateries like Dick Russell's Bar-B-Q. Canterbury is also known for its proximity to Mobile's Mardi Gras celebrations, with two weeks of parades and festivities. Commuters benefit from easy access to U.S. Route 90 and I-10, with Mobile Regional Airport 8 miles away and Mobile International Airport 10 miles away.
Home Trends in Canterbury, AL
On average, homes in Canterbury, Mobile sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Canterbury, Mobile over the last 12 months is $381,990.
Median Sale Price
$381,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$499,932
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$289,900
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$223,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$349
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median List Price
$460,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%