Sweet c.1872 Alabama Cottage For Sale By Owner $75K
OHU50K Notes $75,000
This sweet Alabama cottage for sale has a build date of 1872 per the Barton Academy Historic Preservation and Restoration Committee. In 2010, this home and #458 were saved from demolition and stabilized by the nonprofit Restore Mobile. This home was sold for $20,000 and then beautifully restored by a private owner. Today, this little gem is going for $75,000 and is located in a historic district.
Realtor Comments
Great investment. Needs TLC. A 1 bedroom 1 bath home in Historic Oakleigh Garden District waiting for you to finish and add your touch! Updated electrical, foundation and roof. Sold As Is. Buyer to confirm details.
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
- 550 sqft
- 10,000 sqft lot
- Build date 1840
454 Chatham St, Mobile, AL 36604 $75,000
- Contact Realtor: Property Owner (251) 454-3067
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Pros and Cons Oakleigh Gardens District of Mobile
Pros
Neighborhood convenience (central-ish area): Being in/near the Oakleigh area generally means it’s closer to central Mobile than far-out suburbs—often shorter drives to shopping, dining, and work.
Established residential streets: This part of Mobile tends to have a more residential feel (compared with commercial strips), which can mean fewer through-traffic issues on side streets.
Historic housing benefits: If the homes are older (common in Oakleigh), you often get larger lots/character and more “traditional neighborhood” layout.
Cons
Safety can be block-dependent: In Mobile, the difference of a few blocks can change the safety/vehicle-break-in/property-crime picture a lot. So you’ll want to check recent local reports specifically around Chatham/Elmira (not just “Oakleigh” broadly).
Parking and traffic variability: Depending on what’s near you (nearby schools, busier streets, or event routes), you may see more cars at peak times and sometimes limited street parking.
Older-home maintenance risk: If you’re looking at a historic/older rental or home, plan for higher upkeep (roofing, HVAC age, plumbing, electrical upgrades), even when the property looks well cared for.
