Looking at Mobile, where are the townhouses? (Birmingham, Daphne: fit in, condos)

[jbstrom]

My wife and I are developing the idea of relocating from Birmingham to Mobile if she were to take a job at USA or a community college within the AL system. We are early to mid-40s with no kids and prefer the simpler life so that we may someday travel. Right now we own a fee-simple (no condo fees) townhome in a B'ham suburb that is more than adequate for us and also affordable, so we thought we'd find a comparable situation in Mobile. I'm having a hard time finding townhouse developments in Mobile, other than a bunch of condos around the USA campus and Lake Forest area in Daphne - all complexes with management/fees.

Do these kind of developments not exist down there? What alternatives are there - and if we were destined to choose a condo in one of these places, would we fit in? I'd think there would be lots of students in condos next to USA (and partying!). Thanks.

[southernnaturelover]

You could try 'The Commons at Springhill' on Du Rhu Drive.

[PortCity]

^^^ that is a good one !

[jbstrom]

Thank you... seems like they're all condos with varying association dues - some more than others. I've seen some off of Dickens Ferry road next to USA, and some at Willow Point subdivision. I wouldn't mind a reasonable fee if it included lots of things. Are those good areas or are they going to be full of students?

Alternately house-wise, what is the Greenwich Hills neighborhood like - and what about midtown around Murphy High School?

I'm learning...

[midtownruth]

Some townhouses are Cannon Gate, Place le Vert and Stone Gate, although I think those all have condo fees. The neighborhoods around Murphy are good, I lived there for several years (13 or so), and even now I'm still pretty close.

[Azalea City Man]

Originally Posted by jbstrom

Alternately house-wise, what is the Greenwich Hills neighborhood like - and what about midtown around Murphy High School?

Lived in Greenwhich Hills for awhile. Fine by me. Some will say it's majorly going downhill though. I wouldn't have any second thoughts at all, but I'd be lying if I said everyone felt the same as me. Most of the Midtown area around Murphy would be fine as well, despite what some might say. I will say that the area around Murphy is probably higher regarded though by most - but I actually like Greenwhich Hills slightly better (but I love the Azalea area). If you can go up a little $, try Jackson Heights (my favorite neighborhood in town).

[Azalea City Man]

There are some real townhouses near the intersection of Cottage Hill and Azalea (just west of it). I think they are called "Jamestown"? Could be wrong. Been awhile.

[LionT]

There is a development opp Mitchel Centre, on West Drive called Bradford Place. Neat clean place.