Location
Central Baldwin County town directly west of Robertsdale, agricultural in character with peanut, pecan, and other farms surrounding the town center. A short drive to Fairhope
Neighborhoods
9 confirmed subdivisions: Elizabeth Gardens, Camellia Woods, Parkview, Silver Lake, Adeline Estates, Sonoma Ridge, Augusta Place, Hoiles Heights, and Monterey Place
Home Prices
Median home value around $264,500-$265,600 (2024 data). Historic town-center ranch homes typically $160K-$260K; traditional subdivisions and new construction generally $300K-$500K
Home Sizes
New-construction floor plans typically run 1,335 – 1,776 sq ft, though custom builds on acreage can range considerably higher, up to roughly 4,500 sq ft
Schools
Baldwin County Public Schools: Silverhill Elementary locally, with middle and high school students attending school in Robertsdale, including access to the South Baldwin Center for Technology and Baldwin Preparatory Academy
Lifestyle & Access
Founded by Swedish immigrants and still celebrating that heritage with an annual Heritage Day festival. Oscar Johnson Park, Silverhill Kids Park, agricultural surroundings, and proximity to Weeks Bay Reserve
Buyer Appeal
Buyers wanting genuine small-town, agricultural character with quick coastal and Fairhope access, retirees seeking a slower pace, and families wanting new construction at a more accessible price point than pricier Eastern Shore cities
Drive Times
~10 min to Robertsdale · ~15-20 min to Fairhope · ~20 min to Foley · ~25 min to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach beaches · ~30 min to downtown Mobile · ~35-40 min to Pensacola, FL (approximate, based on typical highway routing, not live traffic)