Investment opportunity at 201 Union Avenue in Mobile. This property is in need of renovation and provides an excellent opportunity for investors, contractors, or buyers looking for a value-add project. The existing layout provides a solid starting point for updates, repairs, and customization. Conveniently located near local shopping, dining, schools, and major roadways. Property is being sold as-is, and buyers should independently verify all property information, condition, measurements, and renovation requirements. Schedule a visit to explore the potential this property has to provide.
South Crichton, located between Old Shell Rd and Airport Blvd, is a residential and commercial Mobile neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a corridor-style retail strip. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Old Shell Rd near I-65, where auto shops, local eateries, and everyday storefronts line the traffic hum. Housing trends toward brick ranches and tidy bungalows on leafy blocks, with pockets of small apartment communities near the arterials. Side streets feel quieter, while the main roads carry the day-to-day rhythm of errands and commuting. Langan Park and the Mobile Museum of Art sit nearby, adding green space and culture to the area.
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Market insights
201 Union Ave · $36,500
DAYS ON MARKET
47 days
The average home goes pending in 41 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.4%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$36,500
Median list price in this area is $221,961. (508% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Interior features
9 ft. + ceilings
Hardwood floors
No attic
No special interior features listed
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on level 1
Second bedroom on level 1
Third bedroom on level 3
Bathrooms
One full bathroom with tub/shower combo
Kitchen
Laminate countertops
Built-in dishwasher
Disposal
Laundry & utility
Electric water heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Central heating (forced air)
Central electric cooling
Exterior features
Porch
Pillars/support foundation
No pool
No patio
No deck
Not waterfront
No garden/patio listed
Flood plain: not in flood plain
Home design
Siding (wood) exterior
Wood construction
Existing (previously built) property
Located in the Oakleigh Estates subdivision
Parking
Assigned front garage entry
1 total garage space (1 on main level)
Construction
Wood siding construction
Pillars/support foundation
Utilities
Public water
Sewer connected
Internet service available
Financial info
Has down payment assistance
Other
Lot size approximately 0.27 acres
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
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
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 14% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 201 Union Ave
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $32,500 and $227,500.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $33K to $228K.