Why Live in Azalea
Azalea, a neighborhood in Semmes, is known for its annual Azalea Festival held every March at Montgomery High School, celebrating the area's floral beauty with a car show, live entertainment, and various vendors. This family-friendly neighborhood features full-brick ranch-style homes, some with Tudor elements, Craftsman-style single-family homes, and larger estates, often situated on cul-de-sacs with tree-shaded streets. Subdivisions like Chesterfield Place, Churchill Downs, and Blakewood Estates offer a range of home styles and prices. The Semmes Recreation & Community Center, adjacent to Viking Park, serves as a community hub with facilities for events, a playground, dog parks, and sports fields. The neighborhood is bordered by Moffett Road, home to restaurants like Hickory Pit Too, fast food options, and grocery stores including Winn-Dixie and Piggly Wiggly, with a Publix opening soon. Downtown Mobile is 20 miles southeast, and the I-10 is 20 miles south, providing access to major employment centers. Azalea is also close to the Mississippi state line, about 15 miles away. Local schools, while not highly rated, offer various programs and extracurricular activities. The neighborhood's attractions include the Semmes Camellia Festival in January and Mardi Gras celebrations, adding to its vibrant community life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Azalea a good place to live?
Azalea is a good place to live. Azalea is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Azalea is a rural neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Azalea has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.9 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $89,335 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 24.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Azalea are home owners, with 8.3% of residents renting and 91.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Azalea can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Azalea neighborhood guide.
Is Azalea, AL a safe neighborhood?
Azalea, AL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Azalea?
The median home price in Azalea is $285,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $57,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.24%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,400 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $60K a year to afford the median home price in Azalea. The average household income in Azalea is $89K.
What are the best public schools in Azalea?
The best public schools that serve Azalea are:
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Are home prices dropping in Azalea?
Yes, home prices in Azalea are down 2% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Azalea, AL
On average, homes in Azalea, Semmes sell after 69 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Azalea, Semmes over the last 12 months is $281,800, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$281,800
Median Single Family Sale Price
$279,605
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$135
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median List Price
$285,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%