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Navco

Navco

Suburban Neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama

Mobile County 36605

$102,377 Average Value
$79 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Short drive to local shopping

Set between the Dog River and a busy retail area on Satchel Paige Drive, Navco’s location is the draw. The community is close to Interstate 10, offering access to downtown Mobile and surrounding areas. “The biggest thing is that it’s close to some major shopping areas,” says Realtor Aleta Boudreaux with Azalea Real Estate Agency, who has sold homes for over 40 years. “Access to that area and being right between the highways makes it a really convenient location.” With that desirable position in the city, residents of Navco don’t have to choose between being close to local amenities or close to the water.

Ranch-style homes and investment opportunities

Throughout Navco homebuyers can expect to see snug yards lined with tall pine trees, with some backyards extending into local forests and wetlands. Ranch-style homes are the primary offering here in Navco, though styles and building materials vary quite a bit. There are classic brick-sided homes and shingle-style houses that offer more of a coastal vibe. Prices for homes in the neighborhood range from $80,000 to $140,000, with some previously sold homes selling for as low as $30,000. Many homes offer opportunities to renovate homes for personal use, resale or rentals, notes Realtor Jennifer Ballard with Bellator Real Estate, who’s sold homes for 10 years. “It is a more transitional area, but there are more and more people interested in investing with its location,” Ballard says. Heavy storms and hurricanes are common in Mobile, so homes in Navco are susceptible to flooding.

Ranch-style homes, built between the 1960s and 1980s, are the dominant housing style in Navco.
Ranch-style homes, built between the 1960s and 1980s, are the dominant housing style in Navco.
Home buyers in Navco are greeted with many ranch-style homes with yards.
Home buyers in Navco are greeted with many ranch-style homes with yards.
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Shopping and dining are minutes from Navco

While Navco is primarily residential, there are shopping centers just outside the community. On Satchel Paige Drive, there are big box stores like Costco, Hobby Lobby and HomeGoods. In addition to Costco, local grocery options include a Piggly Wiggly on Dauphin Island Parkway and a Walmart Neighborhood Market on Highway 90. The community can easily connect to Interstate 65, which connects residents to the larger retail area surrounding Airport Boulevard. This shopping hub offers classic clothing stores in the Shoppes at Bel Air and more big box stores like Target and Sam’s Club. Navco is also close to several restaurants. The highly rated Royal Knight Restaurant offers classic American-style dishes, while those looking for something a little more upscale can try the classic European cuisine at Osman’s. And when locals want a bit of entertainment with dinner there’s always Blues Tavern, which regularly features live music and comedy.

Royal Knight Restaurant, located within Navco, serves lunch and dinner.
Royal Knight Restaurant, located within Navco, serves lunch and dinner.
Residents of Navco can get groceries at the local Piggly Wiggly.
Residents of Navco can get groceries at the local Piggly Wiggly.
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Navco is served by the Mobile County Public Schools

Schools in the area include Morningside Elementary, which serves kindergarten through fifth grade and has a C grade on Niche. Williamson High School and Junior High, serves grades six through 12 and has a C-minus grade on the site. Williamson High offers several career-ready training programs, including a welding program run by the school’s Maritime Academy.

Morningside Elementary School has an overall C rating from Niche.
Morningside Elementary School has an overall C rating from Niche.
Ben C. Rain High School has an overall C- rating from Niche.
Ben C. Rain High School has an overall C- rating from Niche.
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Residents can hike, go boating and golf

There are a number of parks in and around Navco. Standard rec areas like PFC Howard Johnson II Park offer a playground, athletic area and a walking loop. San Souci Park is a leafy field for having picnics, and Dog River Park has a playground, large field, picnic shelters and a boat launch on the Dog River. Golfers will enjoy their proximity to the local TopGolf, just over a mile from Navco.

Dog River Park is a great place to cool off on a hot summer day.
Dog River Park is a great place to cool off on a hot summer day.
Kids flock to the playground at PFC Howard Johnson II Park after school.
Kids flock to the playground at PFC Howard Johnson II Park after school.
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Easy access to main thoroughfares

When commuting from Navco, there’s easy access to the main roads and highways. Most residents get around via car, but there are Wave Transit bus routes that pass near the neighborhood. The neighborhood is bordered by I-10 and I-65, the two largest highways in Mobile. Downtown Mobile is less than 8 miles away, as are Prichard and Chickasaw. Taking I-10, Pensacola is 45 miles east and New Orleans is 145 miles west. The closest hospital is USA Health University Hospital, 7 miles from Navco. The neighborhood is less than a mile from Mobile International Airport, which will soon be Mobile’s primary airport.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Mobile Regional

26 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Navco US
Homicide 7 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 7 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)
$85,000
Median Single Family Price
$85,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$79
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Months of Supply
1.50
Median List Price
$105,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
10%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,087
Median Year Built
1990
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,303
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

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
2,784
Median Age
34
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$37,749
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$42,384

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
74.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
9.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.9%
% Population in Labor Force
61.4%

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®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

13 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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