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Rural tranquility along Alabama's shoreline
Hugging the shoreline of Mobile Bay, Heron Bay is steeped in rural tranquility. "If you love shrimping, fishing and oyster farming," says Keith Deerman, Owner/Broker of Flamingo Realty and a 15-year resident, "this is the place. It’s very low elevation, and much of it is wild and undeveloped. People live here for generations, and many move here to get away from snow and live in an RV where it’s really laid-back.” Heron Bay reaches into a deep pocket of waterways and stretches from the Portersville Bay Wetlands near Bayou La Batre east to the Heron Bay Wetlands. “It’s a good jumping-off place to reach Dauphin Island or the Gulf of Mexico.”
The open waters of the coast is your backyard in Heron Bay.
Raised beach houses line the bay front in Heron Bay, AL.
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Nature preserves and Dauphin Island
Nearly 500 acres of marsh, forest and piney flatwoods in Portersville Bay and Heron Bay Wetlands Tracts are protected nature preserves, where birders and kayakers escape. Sitting beside the coast at Heron Bay Wetlands, Jemison’s Bait and Tackle “is the last stop to buy bait before heading to Dauphin Island,” says Deerman. “That’s where you can get your harvest inspected by the Alabama Marine Resources Division. It’s all very well regulated. There’s actually an ongoing study on Dauphin Island to promote oyster farming.” On Dauphin Island, seed produced by the Auburn University Shellfish Laboratory is given to farmers with access to waters that support oysters. Sunsets and white sand beaches on Dauphin Island also draw visitors and lots of acclaim.
Locals enjoy their time out on the water in and around Heron Bay.
Portersville Bay and Heron Bay are merged nature preserves to protect Alabama’s tidal marshes.
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Abundance of housing options
Single-family homes tend to hug Heron Bay’s many waterways. Prices and styles range from $165,000 for a renovated three-bedroom cottage built in 1983 to $750,000 for a three-bedroom raised cottage on the waterfront built in 2022. Some older properties offer two homes on one lot for $400,000, and buildable lots range from $20,000 to $50,000. Manufactured homes range from $68,000 to $145,000. Bay Palms RV Resort is an amenity-rich destination and a good launchpad for exploring Heron Bay. “There’s a new RV park with a pool opening up called Paradise Found, and it has 246 slips," says Deerman. “They’re already preselling at $69,000 or if you’re on the water, for around $150,000.”
Weather rental, vacation or permanent home, Heron Bay is a top tier destination.
Properties for sale in Heron bay with large yards and Boat ready.
Enjoy maximum sun and ocean in Heron Bay, Coden, AL.
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Bright lights at Bellingrath Gardens at Christmas
With 65 acres of beautiful, cultivated gardens and year-round blooms and events, Bellingrath Gardens & House is a well-known regional attraction. Sitting just across the Fowl River from Heron Bay, the gardens are especially popular during the Magic Christmas in Lights celebration. “During Christmas time, everything there is decorated,” says Jennifer Tillman, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeService and a Mobile area resident since 1982. “You can walk through the Christmas lights and see flowers and the decorated old home.” Dauphin Island draws 75,000 visitors and anglers every July for the Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo.
The Christmas spirit has hit Heron Bar as the town decorates and celebrates in Heron Bay.
The fountain at the center of the classic rose garden in Bellingrath Garden iconic.
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Seafood and international flavors in Bayou La Batre
Restaurants are rare within Heron Bay, but good options are plentiful nearby. Route 193 heads up the coast to dining and shopping just across the Fowl River north of Mon Louis. Route 188 connects with Bayou La Batre to the west. “The Lighthouse is a great restaurant in Bayou La Batre,” says Deerman. “Another great restaurant is Pelican Reef at Fowl River. My favorite, The Grand Mariner, is a bit further north at Dog River. Their seafood is excellent. Bayou La Batre is where most of our local shrimpers, many who are Vietnamese and Cambodian, do their shrimping and crabbing.” Several multicultural markets sell specialized grocery staples, and residents can buy fresh-caught seafood at processors such as H&M Seafood and Zirlotts Gulf Products. For a larger supermarket, there’s a Greer’s Market on Dolphin Island Parkway.
People drive from Heron Bay and beyond to The Lighthouse for their famous Southern seafood.
Visitors and locals alike enjoy Southern seafood delicacies at The Lighthouse.
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Coastal Studies is the signature academy at Bryant High
Children from Heron Bay, which is part of the Mobile County School District, start at Booth Elementary, which earns a B grade from Niche. Students then move on to Alba Middle School and Bryant High, which both earn a Niche grade of C+. Bryant High channels students into career-focused academy programs, including their signature Coastal Studies Academy, which offers hands-on opportunities, field visits and internships.
Theodore High School setting students up for excellence in Heron Bay Coden, AL.
Alba Middle School is a step in the right direction of the future of Heron Bay.
Alma Elementary setting the tone for excellence of the youth of Heron Bay.
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The Dauphin Island Parkway is a key regional corridor
Route 193, also known as the Dauphin Island Parkway, runs through Heron Bay along the coast of Mobile Bay between Interstate 10, Tillman and Theodore to the north and Dauphin Island to the south. Interstate 10 is 14 miles north of Mon Louis and 28 miles north of Dauphin Island. Mon Louis is 23 miles from downtown Mobile. The area is not pedestrian friendly, and most homeowners will need a car – or a boat – to travel.
Hwy 193 runs along the bay and leads to the bridge to Dauphin Island with amazing natural views.
Take Hwy 193 across to Dauphin Island to enjoy the sugar white beach on the Gulf of Mexico.
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Parks in this Area
Rolston Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Bellingrath Gardens & Home
Trails
Events
Museum
Transit
Airport
Mobile Regional
58 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Heron Bay
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Heron Bay, Bayou La Batre sell after 107 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Heron Bay, Bayou La Batre over the last 12 months is $308,445, down 16% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Looking for the perfect RV, Mobile home or Fish Camp location? Look no further. This lot offers the perfect location with serene natural surroundings. This peaceful area is surrounded with fishing and boating opportunities while still be within close proximity to shopping, restaurants, and beautiful Dauphin Island. Enjoy canoe fishing on Bayou Jonas, boating on Fowl River, or simply relaxing with
Everyone's talking about RVminiums these days, so here's one that's a turn key property ready for it's next owners. A fifth wheel Keystone RV and a Jayco travel trailer are in place and are being sold with the "stick built" structures by the owners who are re-locating out of state. This unique set-up really has to be seen to be fully appreciated, and it's waterfront to boot, as it sits on a
Gorgeous Bayfront Cottage with Unmatched ViewsWelcome to your private coastal retreat! Nestled on an elevated bluff with an impressive 263 feet of waterfront on Mobile Bay, this charming and well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath cottage captures the essence of serene Southern living.Enjoy panoramic bay views from multiple viewing decks, perfect for sunrise coffee or sunset
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,854
Median Age
50
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
18.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,223
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,981
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.7%
College Graduates
18.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.5%
% Population in Labor Force
50.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
67''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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