Alabama cottage

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

 

If interested in a property, pleases contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended. 

454 Chatham St, Mobile, AL 36604   $75,000

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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