ONE COTTAGE. SO MANY POSSIBILITIES! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage is the kind of property that gets people talking because the possibilities are BIG! Whether you’re an investor looking for your next rental, a cash buyer searching for an opportunity, a conventional buyer ready to purchase, or a first-time homebuyer dreaming of owning a home, this one deserves a spot on your must-see list. Inside, you’ll find a well-maintained cottage with a practical layout and plenty of potential. Step outside and discover a large backyard offering even more room to enjoy, entertain, garden, create outdoor living space, or simply spread out. For the investor, this could be an opportunity to add another rental to the portfolio. For the homeowner, it could be the affordable place where your next chapter begins. Sometimes the best opportunities aren’t the biggest houses—they’re the ones with the most possibilities. This may be one of those properties! CASH • CONVENTIONAL • INVESTMENT • STARTER HOME Sold AS-IS. Seller will not make repairs. Buyer and buyer’s agent to verify all information and perform their own inspections and due diligence, including determining suitability for financing and rental use. Come see it. Bring your vision. Recognize the opportunity. Make it yours!
McVoy, located between Airport Boulevard and Cottage Hill Road, is a residential and commercial Mobile neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and pocket retail corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Airport Blvd–University Blvd crossroads, where auto-oriented storefronts, local eateries, and everyday services set a steady, on-the-go rhythm. Housing leans toward brick one-stories with deep setbacks, mixed with small apartment communities along the main roads. Green breaks come via nearby parkland and campus edges that soften the traffic hum. Daily life centers on errands, casual dining, and short drives to larger cultural anchors in Midtown and Downtown.
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Offer insights
1820 Riverside Dr · $79,900
$79.91K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $79.91K+ is a strong offer
SALE-TO-LIST
97.0%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$79,900
Median list price in this area is $235,520. (195% higher than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
9-foot high ceilings on the main level
Separate dining room
White kitchen cabinets
Window treatments
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Electric range
Range hood
Refrigerator
Flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Storage
Back yard
Chain link and wood fencing
Fenced yard
Property has a view
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Parking
Driveway
Construction
Shingle roof
Other construction materials
No listed foundation details
Utilities
Electricity available (110 volts)
Public sewer available
Water available
Electricity and solar
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Absolutely Adorable!! This 2 bedroom home features new paint inside & out, new flooring, and a new 30 year roof. Bath Fitter installed the pretty new tub and surround. This home has a large fenced back yard, with a large deck, for entertaining. Located near shopping, schools and just minutes to the new airport. Move in ready.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$361 (+4.8%)
2024
$344 (+0.7%)
2023
$342 (−30.8%)
2022
$494
2021
$494
2020
$494 (−2.8%)
2019
$508 (−2.9%)
2018
$523
2017
$523 (−2.6%)
2016
$537 (+45.9%)
2014
$368
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
2010
Finished Sq. Ft.
958
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
958
Year built
2010
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mobile County
APN
32 07 40 0 002 075.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.
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PENINSULA
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.
Zone overlays
Peninsula Overlay
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Communications tower
Apr 5, 2025 • Final
Residential repair building
Remodel
May 30, 2023 • Final
Residential electrical permit for a special system
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
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-16% chance 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, 22 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 • 36605
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 18% for direct sun exposure in Mobile. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
6.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1820 Riverside Dr
$79,216
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $54K to $146K.