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Parkhill

Parkhill

Suburban Neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama

Mobile County 36608

$383,897 Average Value
$188 Average Price per Sq Ft
17 Homes For Sale

The picture of Mobile charm

Parkhill is highly desired for its stately mansions and charming, walkable streets 7 miles from downtown. “This is probably the most expensive neighborhood in Mobile because of the variety of beautiful homes and proximity to the Country Club of Mobile,” says Chris Clarke, Realtor for 25 years with Robert Brothers Inc., born and raised in Mobile. The Village of Spring Hill is the most sought-after enclave of Parkhill. “People can walk anywhere in Spring Hill on sidewalks decorated with benches and planters,” says Clarke. “The homes give a unique atmosphere, with million-dollar estates next to $300,000 bungalows.” Each of the historic and custom-built homes has their own personality, with long front drives framed by majestic live oaks and generous green space. Residents are close to downtown but have a short drive to manicured golf courses, extensive tennis facilities, and the vibrant Mobile Botanical Gardens. Coffee shops and Cocktail bars are around the corner, and a date night downtown is just a few miles away. People in Parkhill experience the best of Mobile’s Southern charm, whether in a mansion or a cozy cottage.

Park Hill is close to two major colleges and is surrounded by beautiful tree lined streets.
Park Hill is close to two major colleges and is surrounded by beautiful tree lined streets.
The Avenue of the Oaks is a popular walk for many Park Hill residents.
The Avenue of the Oaks is a popular walk for many Park Hill residents.
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Elegant mansions and breezy bungalows

Parkhill has a mixture of stately mansions and modest ranch-style, but everything in this desired location sells quickly. “We’re seeing million-dollar homes get multiple offers as soon as they go on the market because this is where everyone in Mobile wants to settle down,” says Clarke. Enchanting live oaks and tall pines give the neighborhood a pleasant shade and quintessential Mobile charm. The elegant estates in Spring Hill are meticulously crafted with ornate architectural details. They start as high as $3.4 million for a 10,000-square-foot brick Colonial Revival with a grand front drive, a ballroom for hosting seasonal galas, and a spacious patio and pool. Someone could also find a 6,000-square-foot French Chateau-inspired estate with expansive landscaping offering ample privacy. Spring Hill is known for these estates, but someone could find a three-bedroom French-inspired home for around $500,000 just a few streets over. Less expensive homes with the same charming streetscape can be found in Country Club Village, such as a three-bedroom ranch-style with a spacious front lawn for about $215,000.

The row of houses in Park Hill of Mobile, AL have large trees lined on the street.
The row of houses in Park Hill of Mobile, AL have large trees lined on the street.
Here is a grand Manor home in Park Hill of Mobile, AL with black trimmings.
Here is a grand Manor home in Park Hill of Mobile, AL with black trimmings.
There are plenty of modern estates in Park Hill of Mobile, AL.
There are plenty of modern estates in Park Hill of Mobile, AL.
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Country Club of Mobile and Mobile Botanical Gardens

Many people are motivated to settle down in Parkhill to have less than a mile drive to the County Club of Mobile, a private club with a large clubhouse, swimming pools, tennis facility and a neatly kept 18-hole golf course. Those not interested in joining a club can play nearby at Azalea City Golf Course. Tennis players join matches and tournaments at the Mobile Tennis Center, which has 60 courts, making it one of the world’s largest public tennis facilities. Residents love to stop and smell the flowers at Mobile Botanical Gardens, which has paths through over 100 acres of vibrant native gardens and forest preserves. Mobile Botanical Gardens has the largest collection of native plants and one of the largest collections of Azaleas on the Gulf Coast. Folks also have a short drive to Langan Park, which has green spaces and a playground around a tranquil lake.

The Mobile Country Club has a newly remodeled pool and splash area for Park Hill families.
The Mobile Country Club has a newly remodeled pool and splash area for Park Hill families.
Japanese Magnolias always bloom at Municipal (Langan) Park in Parkhill of Mobile, AL.
Japanese Magnolias always bloom at Municipal (Langan) Park in Parkhill of Mobile, AL.
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Top-ranked private high school in Mobile

Neighborhood students interested in a public pipeline may attend Mobile County Schools, which receive an overall B-minus from Niche. Kids begin at Mary B. Austin Elementary, graded a B, and continue at Scarborough Middle, graded a C-minus. They finish at Murphy High, graded a C-plus, which has a stunning Spanish Revival campus that’s on the National Register of Historic Places. Those interested in a private route may consider St. Paul’s Episcopal School, Niche’s No. 1 ranked private high school in Mobile.

St. Paul's Episcopal School is a large, private school offering K-12 education in Park Hill.
St. Paul's Episcopal School is a large, private school offering K-12 education in Park Hill.
UMS-Wright Preparatory School-Main Building
UMS-Wright Preparatory School-Main Building
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Mobile Museum of Art and Spring Hill shopping

Residents spend a relaxing day admiring the exhibits and installations at the Mobile Museum of Art, which is less than a mile from many homes. After taking in the beautiful works, folks make the short trip on Old Shell Road for dinner at Abba’s Mediterranean Café. They cap off the night with libations from POST of the Hill, a cocktail bar inside an early-1900s prairie-style home. Residents join their neighbors in the morning for conversation and caffeine at Carpe Diem Coffee & Tea Company. Folks find convenient shopping at the Spring Hill Village Shops, where they get fresh produce at Rouses Market and indulge their sweet tooth at Crumbl Cookies. They also add to their wardrobe at Hertha’s Second Hand, an upscale consignment shop. On the weekend, folks are just a few miles from an eventful at the downtown restaurants and bars.

Mobile Museum of Art sculpture in Parkhill is colorful and uniquely crafted.
Mobile Museum of Art sculpture in Parkhill is colorful and uniquely crafted.
Sculpture and gazebo at Langan Park in Parkhill of Mobile, AL add value to the culture.
Sculpture and gazebo at Langan Park in Parkhill of Mobile, AL add value to the culture.
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America’s first Mardi Gras

Most people would identify Mardi Gras with New Orleans, but America’s first Mardi Gras festival was held in Mobile. “Mobile has a unique culture, and we take great pride in our Mardi Gras traditions,” says Clarke. The first two weeks of February are full parades and parties leading to the big festival. The city effectively shuts down and gets covered in purple, green and gold.

Mobile is the birthplace of Mardi Gras in America, close to Parkhill.
Mobile is the birthplace of Mardi Gras in America, close to Parkhill.
Parkhill residents might enjoy attending the annual Mardi Gras parades in downtown Mobile.
Parkhill residents might enjoy attending the annual Mardi Gras parades in downtown Mobile.
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Seven miles to Mobile Regional Airport

There isn’t much convenient public transportation in the neighborhood, but folks have an easy 9-mile drive to Mobile International Airport and a 7-mile drive to Mobile Regional Airport.

Seven miles to Mobile Regional Airport makes Parkhill desirable for residents.
Seven miles to Mobile Regional Airport makes Parkhill desirable for residents.
The Mobile Regional Airport also hosts the USCG Aviation Training facility near Parkhill.
The Mobile Regional Airport also hosts the USCG Aviation Training facility near Parkhill.
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Transit

Airport

Mobile Regional

19 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Parkhill US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$252,000
Median Single Family Price
$264,500
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$375,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$188
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Last 12 months Home Sales
109
Months of Supply
1.90
Median List Price
$289,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,879
Median Year Built
1989
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,171
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,386
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,549
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890

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
4,577
Median Age
38
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$79,858
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$109,741

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.2%
College Graduates
57.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.7%

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®

17 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

17 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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