Why Live in Camelia
Camelia, a neighborhood in Semmes, Alabama, is known for its warm weather and abundance of camellias, the state flower. The area features brick, ranch-style homes and Craftsman-style bungalows, often with colonial-influenced columns and well-manicured lawns. Subdivisions like Semmes West and Deer Trail are part of this lightly developed neighborhood. Camelia is 20 miles northwest of downtown Mobile and the Mobile International Airport, with I-10 located 16 miles south. Residents typically rely on cars for transportation. Local highlights include Viking Park, which has new dog parks and upcoming pickleball courts, and Municipal Park, featuring a splash pad, playground, and an 18-hole disc golf course known as The Admiral. Camellia Park offers pavilions and grills for outdoor gatherings. Dining options include Hickory Pit Too, famous for its BossHawg burger, and Semmes House of Pizza, known for its 28-inch pizzas. Fast food and Mexican restaurants are also available along U.S. 98/Moffett Road. The Semmes Camellia Festival, held every January, celebrates the neighborhood's namesake flower with blooms, art exhibitions, and a car show. Food Truck Fridays in downtown Semmes is a popular event during late spring and summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Camelia a good place to live?
Camelia is a good place to live. Camelia is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Camelia is a rural neighborhood. Camelia has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.4 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $117,925 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 29% of residents. A majority of residents in Camelia are home owners, with 11.3% of residents renting and 88.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Camelia can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Camelia neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Camelia?
The median home price in Camelia is $280,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $56,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,420 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $61K a year to afford the median home price in Camelia. The average household income in Camelia is $118K.
What are the best public schools in Camelia?
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Home Trends in Camelia, AL
On average, homes in Camelia, Semmes sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Camelia, Semmes over the last 12 months is $289,500, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$289,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$280,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$141
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median List Price
$280,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
21%