Why Live in Second Creek
Second Creek in Mobile offers a serene, rural lifestyle with modern suburban amenities. This neighborhood features a variety of home styles, including single-family Colonial Revivals, contemporary homes, brick ranch-style houses, and Federalist-style properties, primarily built in the early 1990s. Homes in the Stone Hedge subdivision are higher-end, with features like four bedrooms, backyard entertainment areas, and pools, while Cottage Hill Estates offers more affordable options. The neighborhood is characterized by spacious lots, often around 1 acre, with lush landscaping including rose gardens, azaleas, and towering oaks. Local students attend schools in the Mobile County Schools District, with W.P. Davidson High School being highly rated and offering specialized academies and extracurricular activities.
Residents have access to shopping and dining along Cottage Hill and Schillinger roads, with options like Schillinger Square and the Shops on Schillinger providing essentials and eateries such as Mob Boss Pizzeria and Sonny’s BBQ. Recreational opportunities abound with fishing in the creek, disc golf, and sports leagues at West Mobile County Park, and hiking on the Glenn Sebastian Nature Trail. The neighborhood is also close to Hancock Whitney Stadium for University of South Alabama football games. Conveniently located, Second Creek is just 3 miles from Mobile Regional Airport and USA Health Providence Hospital, and 17 miles from downtown Mobile via Interstate 65. The area has a low crime risk, making it safer than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Second Creek a good place to live?
Second Creek is a good place to live. Second Creek is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Second Creek is a suburban neighborhood. Second Creek has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.0 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $89,658 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 28.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Second Creek are home owners, with 45.1% of residents renting and 54.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Second Creek can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Second Creek neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Second Creek?
The median home price in Second Creek is $539,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $108,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,800 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $120K a year to afford the median home price in Second Creek. The average household income in Second Creek is $90K.
What are the best public schools in Second Creek?
The best public schools that serve Second Creek are:
- Baker High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
- WP Davidson High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- O'rourke Elementary School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
What are the best private schools in Second Creek?
The best private schools that serve Second Creek are:
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Home Trends in Second Creek, AL
On average, homes in Second Creek, Mobile sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Second Creek, Mobile over the last 12 months is $452,450, up 62% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$452,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$551,950
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$261
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median List Price
$539,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
62%