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Baltimore

Baltimore

Suburban Neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama

Mobile County 36604, 36605

$82,050 Average Value
$71 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

History and revitalization in downtown Mobile

Once the edge of a flourishing Black and creole community called Down the Bay, the neighborhood of Baltimore is, like many historic neighborhoods for people of color, still recovering from destruction in the name of urban renewal. Businesses closed and families fled, but revitalization is now in the air. Just 2 miles from Mobile’s city center, the primarily residential area features a centrally located park, plus easy access to the central business district, Mobile International Airport and Interstate-10. It’s also home to Alabama’s oldest bakery as well as a vibrant community center focused on neighborhood connection and youth empowerment. In 2021, a $6 million-dollar improvement project gave the area a giant boost.

Baltimore Neighborhood streets have sidewalks, making neighborhood strolls or bike rides easy.
Baltimore Neighborhood streets have sidewalks, making neighborhood strolls or bike rides easy.
Beautiful murals are on display at Taylor Park in the Baltimore Neighborhood.
Beautiful murals are on display at Taylor Park in the Baltimore Neighborhood.
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A community with a mission

With its open green spaces, walking paths and sports facilities, Taylor Park dominates the center of Baltimore. Bright murals enliven the property, which boasts a sizable gymnasium, a pool, a baseball diamond and basketball courts. The Taylor Park Community Center is managed by the Inner City Mission of the United Methodist Church, which hosts numerous programs for area youth. In addition to organized sports like football, softball and baseball, the Mission offers after-school tutoring and a summer day-care program.

Dauphin St. is minutes from Baltimore and offers residents fun and great food options.
Dauphin St. is minutes from Baltimore and offers residents fun and great food options.
Baltimore is close to all the action in Downtown Mobile including micro breweries.
Baltimore is close to all the action in Downtown Mobile including micro breweries.
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Blend of bungalows and ranch-style homes

A mixture of single-story ranches and bungalows, some with shaded carports, line Baltimore’s narrow streets. Lots are small and tightly spaced, with pocket-sized front yards. Many of the houses sold in Baltimore have been foreclosures. Many homes from the 1920s remain, but there are newer structures from the 1970s and ’80s in the mix, too. Homes tend to be single-story and on the smaller side, measuring around 1,300 to 1,600 square feet. Fixer-uppers can go for as low as $60,000, while updated homes are typically priced around $200,000.

Some homes are smaller in the Baltimore Neighborhood.
Some homes are smaller in the Baltimore Neighborhood.
Some Baltimore Neighborhood homes have front porches.
Some Baltimore Neighborhood homes have front porches.
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Riding the WAVE

While there are sidewalks in this part of town, they’re more like paths — convenient for keeping out of traffic, but rough and overgrown in many places. The WAVE Transit System provides bus service throughout Mobile and includes stops along South Broad Street and Baltimore Street, two of the major thoroughfares that cut through the neighborhood. The neighborhood is adjacent to Interstate-10, and Mobile International Airport is just a couple miles away.

Baltimore is located in along the beautiful Gulf Coast in Mobile, AL.
Baltimore is located in along the beautiful Gulf Coast in Mobile, AL.
Washington Square is close to Baltimore and boasts beautiful Oak Trees.
Washington Square is close to Baltimore and boasts beautiful Oak Trees.
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Studying at Erwin Craighead Elementary and beyond

Students in Baltimore start out at Erwin Craighead Elementary, followed by nearby Calloway-Smith Middle School and Lillie B. Williamson High School, each of which received a C-minus from Niche.

Baltimore Neighborhood children in the area attend Craighead Elementary School.
Baltimore Neighborhood children in the area attend Craighead Elementary School.
Lillie B Williamson High School is where many teens in Baltimore attend school.
Lillie B Williamson High School is where many teens in Baltimore attend school.
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Sweets and eats at Pollman’s Bake Shop

South Broad Street is home to many area businesses, including Pollman’s Bake Shop — which has been operating from Mobile since 1918 — and Ladas Pharmacy, as well as a Dollar General for everyday essentials. There's also a Winn-Dixie out by Route 90, about two miles away. On Michigan Avenue, additional retail options include Michigan Seafood, Mobile Chop Suey, and Shop & Save Meat Market.

Baltimore residents can satisfy their sweet tooth at Pollman’s Bake Shop.
Baltimore residents can satisfy their sweet tooth at Pollman’s Bake Shop.
Baltimore Neighborhood residents enjoy the proximity to Pollman's Bake Shop.
Baltimore Neighborhood residents enjoy the proximity to Pollman's Bake Shop.
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Industry along the interstate

Also nearby is the Riverfront Industrial Area, home to a wastewater treatment plant and an oil refinery. The industrial area is on the other side of the interstate whose construction decimated a large swath of the community in the 1970s.

Baltimore is located near many large industrial type companies along the river.
Baltimore is located near many large industrial type companies along the river.
Baltimore is a small suburb with a lot of charm.
Baltimore is a small suburb with a lot of charm.
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Moon Pies for Mardi Gras

Mobile is considered the birthplace of Mardi Gras— not New Orleans. Celebrations here last for two and a half weeks with parades of brightly colored floats threading through the streets, filling the air with strings of beads and flying Moon Pies. Most parades stick to the area around the Mobile Civic Center and Bienville Square, but some routes pass along South Broad Street just a couple blocks from Baltimore, ensuring that the voice of the revelry can be heard throughout the neighborhood.

Baltimore residents will enjoy the proximity to the annual Mardi Gras Parades.
Baltimore residents will enjoy the proximity to the annual Mardi Gras Parades.
Baltimore residents may choose to attend the Mardi Gras celebrations minutes away.
Baltimore residents may choose to attend the Mardi Gras celebrations minutes away.
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Transit

Airport

Mobile Regional

29 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Baltimore US
Homicide 9 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 8 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$59,950
Median Single Family Price
$79,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$71
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Months of Supply
3.30
Median List Price
$79,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
16%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-39%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,038
Median Year Built
1984
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,291
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,576
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,753
Median Age
39
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$26,264
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$34,362

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
77.1%
College Graduates
4.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.5%
% Population in Labor Force
40.2%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
60''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

22 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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