Step back in time and experience the charm of a historic, tree-lined street in the heart of Midtown. Built in 1912, this distinctive cottage reflects the character and craftsmanship of a bygone era while offering inviting spaces for today's lifestyle. The expansive front porch welcomes you home and provides the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the neighborhood. Inside, the home features high ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors throughout, and a fireplace in each room, and plantation shutters throughout. The original coal-burning fireplaces are currently inoperable, but their beautiful surrounds and mantels remain striking architectural features. The spacious living and dining rooms are filled with natural light from an abundance of windows. Down the hallway, three charming bedrooms offer plenty of character, including one with window looking onto the front yard, another with a delightful window seat, and an oversized primary bedroom. The primary bath is quite functional and features two vanities, while the second bath adds vintage appeal with its classic clawfoot tub. The main hallway extends through the home to the den. The galley-style kitchen is thoughtfully equipped with an oversized refrigerator and freezer, gas range, and wine refrigerator, providing excellent storage and functionality. One of the home's most special features is the wonderful screened-in back porch. Designed for entertaining and relaxing, it includes a beautiful wood-burning fireplace, a long cabinet with stone countertop, ample storage, a sink, and a beverage refrigerator. The porch opens to a charming backyard with a storage shed and an alley running behind the property. While the current owners do not use the alley for access, it runs along the rear of the property. Full of character, architectural details, and inviting indoor and outdoor spaces, this unique Midtown cottage offers a wonderful opportunity to own a piece of the area's history. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
Lyons Park, located between Dauphin Street and Old Shell Road, is a residential and walkable Mobile neighborhood with a leafy streetscape and a pocket-park feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Dauphin Street corridor near I-65, where local storefronts, casual eateries, and everyday errands set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Architectural cues lean toward mid-century ranch homes and brick cottages with deep setbacks and mature trees. Lyons Park’s green anchor is Lyons Park itself, a simple, shaded place for a lap around the paths or time on the courts. Nearby pillars such as The Cheese Cottage and Braided River Brewing Co. add a distinctly Mobile flavor without feeling staged. The setting balances a calm interior grid with quick connections to Midtown’s cultural calendar.
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Offer insights
12 N Reed Avenue Ave · $479,000
$481K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $481K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
14 days
The average home goes pending in 47 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.1%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Double vanity
One wood-burning fireplace
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Disposal
Gas range
Ice maker
Microwave
Dishwasher
Wine cooler
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Dryer
Tankless water heater
Flooring
Tile
Wood
Brick
Heating & cooling
Central natural gas heating
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Waterfront
Front porch
Rear porch
Screened porch
Storage
Home design
Single-family residence
Construction
Composition roof
Wood siding
Pillar/post/pier foundation
HOA & community
Monthly association fee
Electricity and solar
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Step back in time and experience the charm of a historic, tree-lined street in the heart of Midtown. Built in 1912, this distinctive cottage reflects the character and craftsmanship of a bygone era while offering inviting spaces for today's lifestyle. The expansive front porch welcomes you home and provides the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the neighborhood. Inside, the home features high ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors throughout, and a fireplace in each room, and plantation shutters throughout. The original coal-burning fireplaces are currently inoperable, but their beautiful surrounds and mantels remain striking architectural features. The spacious living and dining rooms are filled with natural light from an abundance of windows. Down the hallway, three charming bedrooms offer plenty of character, including one with window looking onto the front yard, another with a delightful window seat, and an oversized primary bedroom. The primary bath is quite functional and features two vanities, while the second bath adds vintage appeal with its classic clawfoot tub. The main hallway extends through the home to the den. The galley-style kitchen is thoughtfully equipped with an oversized refrigerator and freezer, gas range, and wine refrigerator, providing excellent storage and functionality. One of the home's most special features is the wonderful screened-in back porch. Designed for entertaining and relaxing, it includes a beautiful wood-burning fireplace, a long cabinet with stone countertop, ample storage, a sink, and a beverage refrigerator. The porch opens to a charming backyard with a storage shed and an alley running behind the property. While the current owners do not use the alley for access, it runs along the rear of the property. Full of character, architectural details, and inviting indoor and outdoor spaces, this unique Midtown cottage offers a wonderful opportunity to own a piece of the area's history.
Public Records
Dec 4, 2017
Sold
$295,000
$145/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 14, 2014
Sold
$289,905
$143/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 6, 2008
Sold
$257,600
$127/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,659 (+5.7%)
2024
$1,570 (+7.3%)
2023
$1,463 (−4.6%)
2022
$1,534 (+0.8%)
2021
$1,522 (−5.1%)
2020
$1,604 (−49.5%)
2019
$3,174 (+126.7%)
2018
$1,400
2017
$1,400 (−56.8%)
2016
$3,244 (+141.2%)
2014
$1,345
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,845 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,314
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,314
Year built
1902
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mobile County
APN
29 07 25 0 007 184.XXX
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residential Districts
These districts are composed of both developed and largely undeveloped areas. The developed areas contain mainly one-family dwellings and small open areas, usually subdivided, where residential development seems likely to occur; few two-family and multiple-family dwellings are found in these developed areas. It is anticipated that most of the large undeveloped areas will ultimately be developed for residential use. The district regulations are designed to protect the residential character of the developed areas by prohibiting commercial activities and encouraging a suitable neighborhood environment for family life.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Communications tower
Apr 6, 2023 • Final
Engineering - single family residential affidavit
Addition
Jan 16, 2023 • Final
Residential electrical permit for electrical repairs
Addition
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Mobile, AL • 36604
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Mobile. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 12 N Reed Avenue Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $373,000 and $569,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $373K to $569K.