Step into the charm of Old Mobile living with this inviting 1930s cottage in the established Park Place area. Situated on two city lots, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 1,606 square feet of character, comfort, and versatile living space. The welcoming covered front porch sets the tone, while the bright front room provides the perfect setting for a home office, sitting room, craft room, or additional living area. A formal dining room is ready for holidays and family gatherings, and the comfortable den opens to the kitchen for easy everyday living and conversation. Outside, the oversized, fully fenced backyard provides plenty of room for gardening, entertaining, pets, play, or creating your own outdoor retreat. The large detached two-car garage and workshop offers valuable space for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or projects. A FORTIFIED Roof was installed in 2023, and the sellers have recently completed an extensive list of maintenance and thoughtful updates, including new A/C ductwork, plumbing improvements, electrical updates, and exterior maintenance—allowing the next owner to move in and enjoy the home with confidence. Conveniently located near Old Shell Road with easy access to Midtown, downtown Mobile, local restaurants, shopping, schools, medical facilities, and some of the city’s most recognizable historic neighborhoods. This is a wonderful opportunity to own a move-in-ready home filled with timeless Southern character in a convenient central Mobile location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1934Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$139Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michael D Dorsett• Coldwell Banker Reehl Properties Fairhope
Park Place, located between Midtown Mobile and Downtown Mobile, is a residential and historic Mobile neighborhood with tree-lined streets and porch-front architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Dauphin Street corridor near the Midtown stretch, where sidewalk cafes, local bars, and small storefronts set a steady, social pace. Nearby pillars such as Callaghan’s Irish Social Club, the Mobile Museum of Art, and the Saenger Theatre anchor local culture beyond the blocks of bungalows and cottages. Streets read walkable and shaded, with pocket greens and older brick details. Daily rhythms orbit coffee counters, live-music nights, and museum afternoons, with quick turns toward parks and the bayfront.
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Market insights
137 Hyland Avenue Ave · $222,500
DAYS ON MARKET
82 days
The average home goes pending in 47 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.6%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$222,500
Median sale price in this area is $254,324. (14% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
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Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Master bedroom on the main level
Breakfast bar
Double pane windows
Unfurnished
Bedrooms
3 main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms (both on the main level)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric range
Flooring
Tile flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Central electric heating
Central electric cooling
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Front porch
Rear porch
Porch
Fenced yard
Level lot with few trees
On waterfront
Home design
Single-family residence
Residential detached
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
2 parking spaces total
Construction
Composition roof
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Utilities
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Electricity and solar
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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
Aug 28, 2023 • Final
Re-roof (residential)
Roofing
Aug 8, 2023 • Final
Row - emergency water and sewer
Grading
Plumbing
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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
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° 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 • 36607
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 137 Hyland Avenue Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $145,000 and $305,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $145K to $305K.