Why Live in Creola
Creola, located 15 miles north of Mobile, is a small Alabama community experiencing modest growth. The addition of new homes and businesses, including Superior Air Parts' headquarters, is bringing nearly 200 jobs to the area. Despite this growth, Creola maintains its quiet, picturesque atmosphere surrounded by waterways, bayous, and oak and pine forests. Housing options include minimal traditional and mobile homes on wide lots with dirt or gravel driveways, and ranch homes closer to the town center with spacious backyards. New traditional-style homes built since 2010 are also scattered throughout the area. Parts of Creola fall within federal flood zones, requiring some homeowners to purchase flood insurance. The neighborhood has a lower crime rate compared to the national average. Creola Municipal Park offers recreational features such as fields for baseball, disc golf, and soccer, and hosts annual events like the Fourth of July celebration and Christmas Tree Lighting. Gunnison Creek provides opportunities for kayaking and canoeing, while the upcoming Veterans Memorial Park will add to the green spaces. Dining and shopping options are concentrated along Route 43, with restaurants like Toli’s Bistro and Jack’s, and stores including Dollar General and Creola Ace Hardware & Lumber. Highways Route 43 and Interstate 65 connect Creola to Mobile and other Gulf region cities, though there is no public transportation available.
Home Trends in Creola, AL
On average, homes in Creola, AL sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Creola, AL over the last 12 months is $136,000, down 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$136,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$212,450
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$128
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$239,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-30%