Bo Nichols’s Complete Homebuying Guide for Spanish Fort

Spanish Fort is the "city with spirit.” The Mobile Bay Causeway located here gives residents and tourists alike fast access to numerous natural areas and nearby city hotspots that people love to frequent. This complete home buying guide will help you discover the best parts of Spanish Fort and get an inside look at what to expect from properties in the area.

Check the market and you'll notice that Spanish Fort offers lots of larger homes. Four bedrooms are quite common. Three and five-bedroom houses are also prevalent. These homes are ideal for accommodating several household members. Many offer well over 2,000 square feet as well, providing plenty of space for everyone who lives there. 

If this isn't what you're looking for, don't fret. You'll find some one and two-bedroom accommodations in the area as well, although they aren't as prevalent. Even if you're purchasing a home for yourself alone, a two-bedroom is enticing when you think about the extra space you'll have. An office or home gym would work well there.

You don't have to settle for a small space with little to offer. Spanish Fort homes are plentiful in amenities and offerings that are worthwhile to buyers. Many offer updated kitchens with black or stainless steel appliances for a sleek look. Those appliances may even be energy efficient. You'll often find beautiful landscaping and lush grass, no matter the yard size. If any of these factors are important to you in a home, then you'll be happy with your Spanish Fort choices.

Particularly when it comes to the four-bedroom options, the home you buy will most likely have two bathrooms at the very least. Many come with two and a half, three, and four baths, especially if there is more square footage and more rooms available. The idea of sharing one bathroom amongst a full household is a dealbreaker for many homebuyers, so knowing there are at least two is a major advantage to many. You'll be more apt to find one or one and a half baths in a one-room home.

Living in Spanish Fort means you're never far away from a park. In fact, several will be in close proximity if you're looking for an easy way to enjoy the outdoors. Meaher State Park is the primary option. This recreational area offers a boardwalk, fishing pier, and boat ramp, and even has camping on-site. It spans more than 1,300 acres.

You're also minutes away from the city of Daphne, which provides even more park choices and frequented hotspots. May Day Park, Gator Alley Boardwalk, Daphne's Bayfront Park, W.O. Lott Park, and more make up the area. You'll have an assortment of sporting fields, fishing spots, beach areas, walking trails, and more to explore to provide you with exercise and entertainment.

Although there are other places to shop and dine in town, Spanish Fort Center is one of the most popular locales in the city. Stores such as Cavender's Western Outfitter, Direct Furniture, Kohl's, and Bass Pro Shops are located here. You'll also find restaurants like Boom's Thai Kitchen, Humble Pie Pizza, Arepa Bar Latin Food, and Mandina's, to name a few. Whether you need to find home decor to decorate your new abode or want to grab dinner out while your kitchen supplies are still stored away, Spanish Fort Center will give you plenty of options in close proximity to make your life easier.

Many of the homes in the area stick with neutral color schemes that help rooms appear bigger, and make it easier to upgrade as you see fit. Lighter colors like white, tan, and beige are easy to paint over so you can add that touch of color and make the home your own. Or, you can leave the neutrality for your own serene setting at home that boasts a tranquil and clean feel.

Numerous states face harsh seasons at one point in the year. Whether they have incredibly cold winters or too-hot summers, it can be excruciating to get through. You won't have such an experience in Spanish Fort. The outdoors are enjoyable almost all year-round thanks to the average weather experienced here. You'll still find it hot and humid during the summer months, but the temperature rarely surpasses 95 degrees. In the winter, you'll hardly find the temps below 42 degrees.

There is one month out of the year that many Alabamians find less than ideal. July tends to be the hottest, yet also the most likely for extended rainy weather. Despite that fact, it's an ideal time for fishing. There's plenty to catch in the nearby lakes and rivers, and you'll often find fish on the move as the rain ripples the water.

Spanish Fort opened a Community Center that offers numerous amenities to its residents. The public library is located here, for one thing. Whether you're an avid reader or simply need to find some resources, this is the place to go in town. You can actually use your library card at any of the 14 branches throughout all of Baldwin County.

A Senior Center is also located here. Older adults hoping to engage with like-minded individuals can visit and find a plethora of activities. Numerous events get scheduled monthly, and you'll also get access to the on-site fitness center if you meet the age and health requirements.

If you're in need of a party space, be it for a birthday, reunion, or other special events, you can rent out a room at the Community Center. It helps you avoid having to host it in your home. There are various choices, including:

You can even rent linens from the facility so you do not have to bring your own, nor spend your precious time washing them after the event is over. Staff will handle that for you.

A historical setting may not be amongst your top priorities when house searching, but a town with a rich history often means access to gorgeous historical sites, museums, and more. That is definitely true for Spanish Fort and the surrounding area. Throughout Spanish Fort, Daphne, and Mobile, you have plenty of opportunities to explore the past. Visit the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion, Historic Oakleigh House, History Museum of Mobile, Richards Dar House Museum, and more.

If you desire to live in a city with plenty of businesses that are prospering and a strong economy, then Spanish Fort should meet the bill. Many area businesses thrive under the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce. Not to mention, this Chamber of Commerce hosts numerous events, such as the Jubilee Festival of Arts. You can view both a community calendar and a Chamber calendar on their website to find out when the next gatherings and fun occasions are taking place. There is always something going on in Spanish Fort or nearby to occupy your time. They also offer a travel guide so you know all the best locations to visit when you're taking a trip out of town to the nearby Alabama hotspots.

Before you make an offer on a Spanish Fort home, pen a letter to the owners detailing precisely why you want to live there. Include the many aspects you love about the city and the house itself. Tell them about yourself and why you feel so compelled to purchase their home. A personal touch like this one may help push the seller in your direction and make them more inclined to transfer ownership to someone they realize will thrive in the home and enjoy it, perhaps as much as they did.

Having a real estate agent on your side with plenty of experience is also key in finding a great home. With someone who knows the Spanish Fort area and surrounding cities, you'll get the guidance you need on finding the best location to fit all of your criteria. Whether you want to be close to a park, near a shopping center, or simply require a home with a certain number of bedrooms, a reputable realtor like you'll find at Nichols Real Estate is the best solution to ensuring you get what you desire.

With this guide to consider, and Bo Nichols by your side, you should have an easier time finding the Spanish Fort real estate of your dreams. Reach out to Bo and his team whenever you're ready to take a look at the available properties in the area. Connect with him by calling 251-604-9705.