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Plateau

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Alabama
$29K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
9
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$49K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Oct 2025 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
201720192022202320242025
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
201720192022202320242025
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20172021202220232025

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.288
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$49K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,128 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1981
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.97%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.85%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.4.2%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.44%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.0%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.25.5 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.157
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.45%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.320
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.397 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$34K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$42K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.66 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Plateau compares

By median home value, Plateau is the 141st most expensive of 146 neighborhoods in Mobile County, and its typical home is worth more than 9% of all homes in Mobile County.

Home values in Plateau

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$19K$99K
neighborhoods in Mobile County ranked by median home value
#Mobile CountyMedian valueHomes
1Country Club$723K705
2Rochon$659K398
3Spring Valley$444K270
4College Park$408K1,471
5Riviere De Chien$407K326
6Llanfair$389K396
7Di Grado$385K715
8Overton$382K929
9Goldmine$356K252
10Second Creek$347K918
11Alderbrook$331K603
12Blackstone$330K904
13Washington Square$325K440
14Central Business District$314K461
15Pierce Creek$314K396
16Big Creek$309K155
17Millers Creek$308K920
18Red Creek$300K168
19Fire Tower$299K462
20Churchill$296K331
21Dawes$290K570
22Westlake$289K511
23Thornhill$287K532
24Travis$281K898
141Plateau$49K288

146 neighborhoods in Mobile County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Plateau market

What is the median home price in Plateau, AL?

The median sale price in Plateau, AL is $28,700 (data through October 2025), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Plateau, AL each year?

9 homes sold in Plateau, AL over the last 12 months (data through October 2025). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Plateau, AL?

Plateau, AL contains 288 residential properties, with a median of 1,128 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1981. The median TopHap Estimate is $49K.

How does Plateau, AL compare to the rest of Mobile County?

By median home value, Plateau, AL is the 141st most expensive of 146 neighborhoods in Mobile County. Its typical home is worth more than 9% of all homes in Mobile County. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Plateau, AL?

44% of homes in Plateau, AL are owner-occupied. 8% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Plateau, AL hold?

85% of mortgaged homes in Plateau, AL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 4.2% owe more than the home is worth.

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