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About this home
Charming Midtown Cottage on popular Bruister Street! From the inviting front porch to the preserved historic details inside, this home offers character, comfort, and plenty of charm. The spacious interior features a welcoming living room, formal dining room, and an eat-in kitchen complete with a convenient serving bar and dining area. The primary bedroom includes its own private bathroom, while two additional bedrooms share a hall bathroom. Historic architectural details include high ceilings, hardwood floors, four decorative fireplaces, and crown molding, creating the timeless character that makes Midtown homes so special. Just off the kitchen, a deck overlooks the fenced backyard and storage shed, providing a great space for outdoor entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying the day. Roof was installed in 2026 and is a fortified roof as per seller. Conveniently located near Midtown's shops, restaurants, and neighborhood amenities, this charming home is one you truly need to experience in person.
Hannon Park, located between Old Dauphin Way and Midtown Mobile, is a historic and residential Mobile neighborhood with a leafy park core and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Hannon Park green space along Ann Street, where porch-lined blocks and dog-walk loops set the daily rhythm. Restored Craftsman bungalows and cottage-style homes sit under mature oaks, with sidewalks that connect to nearby Midtown streets. The park’s tennis courts and open lawn shape an outdoors-forward routine without leaving the grid. A short drive links to the Mobile Museum of Art and the Oakleigh House Museum for gallery time and local history. Mardi Gras Park and the Saenger Theatre add downtown culture to the neighborhood’s calm, lived-in feel.
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Offer insights
1557 Bruister St · $269,500
$270K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $270K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
30 days
The average home goes pending in 47 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.1%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Crown molding
High 10-ft ceilings on main level
Decorative fireplace
Separate dining room
Eat-in kitchen with breakfast area, white cabinets, and laminate counters
Crawl space foundation
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Electric oven
Electric range
Range hood
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
220V outlet in laundry
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Back yard with wood fencing
Shed(s)
View
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Parking
Driveway
Level driveway
On-street parking
Construction
Wood siding
Composition/shingle roof
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Wood window frames
Utilities
Cable available
Electricity available (110V and 220V)
Natural gas available
Public sewer
Water available
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
Feb 27, 2027 • Active
Certificate of appropriateness for building alterations / repairs
Remodel
Aug 29, 2026 • Final
Re-roof (residential)
Roofing
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
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Mobile. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1557 Bruister St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $180,000 and $325,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $180K to $325K.