$98,000
SOLD JAN 29, 2025

957 Old Shell Rd Mobile, AL 36604

Georgia Avenue Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,172 Sq Ft
7,950 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$45 Per Sq Ft

22% Below List Price

84 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Property is near public transit
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of January 2025

Historic Victorian Cottage Fixer Upper in Old Dauphin Way Historic District close to downtown! This home has loads of potential with original hardwood floors, floor length windows on the front porch, mantels, original pocket doors, and high ceilings. Home is being sold as is where is with seller not making any repairs or replacements.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephen May

Sam Winter and Company, Inc License #122253

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephen May

Sam Winter and Company, Inc License #122253

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $438

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 7,950 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 52 x 154 x 50 x 155
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Fixer Upper
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Lap Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,172 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 10 feet on the main level
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • City Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Central Heating
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • 110 Volts

Community Details

  • Old Dauphin Way Historic Subdivision
  • Restaurant

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2906400009244

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$438

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Victorian
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Levels Stories: One
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 ft Main
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Bathroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 2172.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Wood Frames

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Lap Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof Type: Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • View: City
  • Pool Private: No
  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Central, Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Restaurant, Sidewalks
  • Subdivision Complex: OLD DAUPHIN WAY HISTORIC

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mobile - Other
  • Middle School: Mobile - Other
  • High School: Mobile - Other

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1825
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 52 x 154 x 50 x 155
  • Parcel Number: 2906400009244
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 438.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 29-06-40-0-009-244.
  • Close Date: 2025-01-29
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Mobile - Other
  • High School: Mobile - Other
  • Middle School: Mobile - Other

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/29/2025 01/29/25 Sold $98,000 -21.6% $45 / Sq Ft
01/14/2025 01/14/25 Pending -- -- --
01/03/2025 01/03/25 For Sale $125,000 0.0% $58 / Sq Ft
10/25/2024 10/25/24 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2024 10/22/24 For Sale $125,000 -- $58 / Sq Ft
Source: Gulf Coast MLS (Mobile Area Association of REALTORS®)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $540 $9,390 $3,600 $5,790
2023 $540 $7,960 $2,940 $5,020
2022 $383 $7,070 $2,000 $5,070
2021 $383 $7,070 $2,000 $5,070
2020 $365 $6,780 $1,850 $4,930
2019 $370 $6,880 $0 $0
2018 $350 $6,560 $0 $0
2017 $350 $6,560 $0 $0
2016 $393 $7,240 $0 $0
2013 $299 $5,540 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $22,500 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $98,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer $40,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Gulf Coast MLS (Mobile Area Association of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 7475243

Gulf Coast MLS (Mobile Area Association of REALTORS®)

APN: 29-06-40-0-009-244

Alabama Mobile County Mobile 36604 Georgia Avenue

957 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL

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This home is located at 957 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36604 and is currently priced at $98,000, approximately $45 per square foot. This property was built in 1880. 957 Old Shell Rd is a home located in Mobile County with nearby schools including Florence Howard Elementary School, Calloway Smith Middle School, and Murphy High School.

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