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Population: 6,509 Located in Mobile County
Along Alabama's gorgeous Gulf Coast, just a few miles south of Mobile, is the small community of Theodore. With a population of just over 6,000, Theodore is the typical all American hometown. Situated along the Fowl River, Theodore offers a simple pace of living filled with some of life's favorite pastimes. Situated in Mobil County, Alabama's second largest county, the Theodore area offers a wealth of museums for the history buff, a pleasing variety of parks full of disc golf and Frisbee areas, shady picnic spots, winding bike trails and plenty of green space for quiet respite. Golf lovers enjoy the Azalea City Golf Course with generous fairways and well-manicured greens. This course is designed for all skill levels and was once recognized in Golf Digest as one of the top public golf courses in the United States. Theodore is in close in proximity to some of Mobile's favorite attractions. The USS Alabama Memorial Park is full of great adventures in history. Filled with airplanes, and military equipment, one can certainly receive an eyeful of some of America's greatest moments. The Bellingrath Gardens is another popular destination in the Theodore/Mobile area. With the mild to warm climate that southern Alabama enjoys, these beautiful and historical gardens are open to the public year round. The senses are awakened with the perfumed fragrances and splash of colors that mesh together, and so beautifully arranged by the staff. Flowering Kale, pansies and camellias blossom during the winter months. The summer sensations offered at Bellingrath include gorgeous arrangements of roses, marigolds, and all kinds of tropical beauties. If you enjoy the warmer climate that southern Alabama offers, then Theodore would be an excellent choice to live. Average temperatures during the winter months are in the fifties. During the summer months, the thermometer soars up in the eighties and nineties providing wonderful opportunities to enjoy the nearby sunny and sandy Gulf Coast beaches. There is a wide range of housing options right in the community of Theodore. Many of them are quite affordable and some allow for a luxurious lifestyle complete with waterfront access. A cozy starter home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, complete with central air, with a square footage just over 1,700 feet, would cost about $97,000. If you're looking for a little elbow room, why not try a nice, 1,4000 square foot, ranch style home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms all nestled on three and a half acres of property? A gorgeous, custom-built, waterfront home with several amenities, featuring four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms all spread out on over 3,600 square feet would be about $469,000. Those looking for a higher education enjoy the Theodore area for its close proximity to several colleges and universities. The University of South Alabama is home to over 2,000 students studying for a quality education. The Bishop State Community College affords four locations and a wide range of study in both academic and job training. The community of Theodore is anxious to welcome visitors to come for a stroll, or come and sip some lemonade while relaxing on a porch swing. We aim to please with good old-fashioned southern hospitality. You will be sure to enjoy making your home in Theodore. |