Bought with Kevin Loper • Roberts Brothers West
$340,000
$375,000
9.3%For more information regarding the value of a property, please contact us for a free consultation.
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,948 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 11/13/2024
Key Details
Sold Price $340,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,948 sqft
Price per Sqft $174
Subdivision Old Dauphin Way Historic
MLS Listing ID 7476210
Sold Date 11/13/24
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1900
Annual Tax Amount $773
Tax Year 773
Lot Size 8,712 Sqft
Property Description
Experience the perfect blend of historic elegance and vintage charm in this remarkable downtown property. Located in the Old Dauphin Way Historic District, this notable home has an inviting quintessential Southern front porch. As you step inside 953 Old Shell Road, you are welcomed with impressive 11-foot ceilings, thin strip oak wood floors and classic features of enduring craftsmanship. Highlights include well thought out carpentry, a clawfoot bathtub, heart pine floors, and vintage character with hand-painted brickwork. Thoughtfully integrated updates include a new roof (2021) and new HVAC (2021) offering modern-day reliability in a home full of old world charm. The exterior is equally captivating, with a beautifully manicured courtyard that invites you to relax amidst a secret garden. The outdoor living is impressive with a covered patio array a sanctuary of trees including Fig, Japanese Magnolia and Maple. A cottage style storage building complements the properties aesthetic appeal while offering utility functions. This updated home is great for entertaining with two separate concrete driveways for parking, an outdoor kitchenette and wooden privacy fence. The close proximity to downtown Mobile’s vibrant lifestyle is convenient for shopping, dining and exploring the city. A double gate allows for convenient access for storing boats, trailers, or recreational vehicles. Call your favorite REALTOR and schedule a tour of this metropolitan retreat that delivers a seamless blend of historic allure and modern comfort. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
Location
State AL
County Mobile - Al
Direction From Midtown, drive east on Old Shell Road toward Broad Street. Your destination will be on the right, just before you reach LeBaron Avenue.
Rooms
Basement None
Dining Room Separate Dining Room
Kitchen Cabinets White, Pantry
Interior
Interior Features Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 or Greater, His and Hers Closets
Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring Ceramic Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Type Decorative
Appliance Disposal, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, In Hall, Laundry Room, Sink
Exterior
Exterior Feature Courtyard, Garden, Lighting, Private Yard, Storage
Fence Back Yard, Fenced, Gate
Pool None
Community Features Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Utilities Available Sewer Available, Other, Water Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Waterfront false
Waterfront Description None
View Y/N true
View Other
Roof Type Composition
Total Parking Spaces 4
Building
Lot Description Back Yard, Landscaped, Private
Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional
Level or Stories One
Schools
Elementary Schools Florence Howard
Middle Schools Calloway Smith
High Schools Murphy
Others
Special Listing Condition Standard
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