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A convenient suburb between to of Mobile's busiest retail centers
Pleasant Valley is just south of Midtown Mobile, between two of the city’s busiest retail centers. Its ranch-style homes less than 2 miles south of the department stores at The Shoppes at Bel Air. Fast food joints and new entertainment venues are right across U.S. Highway 90 at McGowin Park. “The location cliché is certainly a reality here,” says Beth Abbott, a longtime local Realtor with Power Real Estate. “People either work around Pleasant Valley or take Government Road and are in Mobile in less than 10 minutes.”
Costco and fast food joints at McGowin Park
Pleasant Valley sits between two of Mobile’s busiest retail centers. Across Highway 90, McGowin Park is an open-air town center with Costco, Dick’s Sporting Goods and a handful of fast-food chains. It also has a walkable shopping strip with national retailers like HomeGoods and Hobby Lobby. Over 120 different shops and eateries are just north of the neighborhood at The Shoppes at Bel Air. From here, folks can head down Airport Boulevard to find all kinds of locally owned hot spots.
Residents of Pleasant Valley can get groceries and more at the local Costco.
Residents of Pleasant Valley can drive over to McGowin Park Shopping Center and shop.
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Houses rarely hit the market in Pleasant Valley
Dead-end streets lined with houses branch off Pleasant Valley Road. Most homes feature minimal traditional and ranch-style architecture with brick foundations and vinyl accents. When describing the lot sizes here, Abbott says, “You’re definitely not right on top of your neighbors, but things aren’t as spread out as some of the surrounding areas.”
Though there are over 275 homes, Pleasant Valley listings are few and far between. As of November 2024, only one property sold and it went for about $56,000. Current listings include a 15-acre investment lot going for about $2 million and a ranch-style house for $135,000.
Home buyers in Pleasant Valley are greeted with many ranch-style homes with yards.
Picturesque properties populate the residential streets of Pleasant Valley.
Homes in Pleasant Valley feature big lots next to parks and greenspace.
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WP Davidson High has an Engineering Academy
Pleasant Valley students attend Mobile County Public Schools. They can start preschool at Chastang-Fournier K-8, which earns an overall C-minus on Niche. WP Davidson High stands at the far west end of Pleasant Valley Road. Earning a B-plus rating, it ranks as one of the district’s top three public high schools. Students here can apply for the International Baccalaureate program or enroll in the school’s signature Engineering Academy.
Students in Pleasant Valley, Mobile, can attend Kate Shepard Elementary School.
Chastang-Fournier K-8 School is perfect for children in Pleasant Valley.
Lillie B. Williamson High School is located near Pleasant Valley, Mobile, AL.
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Dave & Buster's is opening in Pleasant Valley in 2025
Mobile’s first Dave & Buster’s location will open in Pleasant Valley at the beginning of 2025. Along with classic bar food and beer, the 68,000-square-foot entertainment center will have all kinds of arcade games, from air hockey to Mario Kart. In 2023, Topgolf built a $22 million entertainment complex right across the street. Another first for the area, it features 60 hitting bays, mini-golf and a full-service restaurant. Joe Bailey Park is the nearest green space just north of Pleasant Valley Road.
Feel like a kid again at Maitre Park in Pleasant Valley, Mobile, AL.
Your kids will love the playground at Maitre Park in Pleasant Valley, Mobile, AL.
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Easy access to Interstate 65 and Highway 90
Two of Mobile’s main highways meet at the southwest corner of Pleasant Valley. Interstate 65 borders its west side and links to the Springhill Medical Center in about 3 miles. Folks can follow this route south to Interstate 10 and arrive at the Mobile International Airport in about 5 miles. U.S. Highway 90, locally known as Government Boulevard, forms the community’s southeast end. It leads straight into the downtown district, where folks can find all kinds of locally owned shops and restaurants.
While cars are the quickest way to get around, Mobile’s fixed route bus system has several stops along Pleasant Valley Road.
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Parks in this Area
Maitre Park
Public Safety Memorial Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Skateboard
Joe Bailey Park
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Matthews Park
Baseball/Softball
Events
Concessions
Sky Ranch Park
Transit
Airport
Mobile Regional
23 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pleasant Valley
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pleasant Valley, Mobile sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Pleasant Valley, Mobile over the last 12 months is $107,666, down 13% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,057
Median Age
33
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,187
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,330
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.6%
% Population in Labor Force
73.1%
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®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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