Don't miss this updated cottage located centrally in Mobile, near malls, shopping, restaurants and the interstate. 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, this charming home is waiting for you! Roof, windows, AC and electrical replaced in 2023. Home has vinyl flooring throughout, granite in the kitchen, tiled tub/shower-surround in bathroom, fenced front and back yard, and termite contract.
Single-familyProperty Type
7,305 sq ftLot Size
$146Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Melissa Parker• Waters Edge Rlty Cntrl Baldwin
Dauphin Acres, located between Old Shell Rd and Dauphin St, is a residential and historic Mobile neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and leafy, sidewalk-lined blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Dauphin Street corridor near Florida Street, where small storefronts and local eateries set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Architectural lines lean toward brick one-stories and modest cottages, with mature trees softening the streetscape. Langan Park and the Mobile Museum of Art add a cultural, green backdrop close by. Nearby, the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion and the Oakleigh House Museum ground the area in Mobile’s older layers.
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Offer insights
2871 Ralston Rd · $140,000
$140K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $140K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
52 days
The average home goes pending in 47 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Other
Cabinets other
Solid surface counters
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric cooktop
Flooring
Vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air
Ceiling fan(s)
Exterior features
No notable exterior features listed
Front and back yard fencing
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Parking
Driveway
Construction
Wood siding
Composition roof
Slab foundation (see remarks)
Utilities
Cable available
Electricity available
Public sewer
Water available
Other
Property has a view
Not a land lease property
Electricity and solar
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Difficult to find a move in ready home in midtown? You wont beat this one. This Home has been redone from top to bottom. Outside you will find a new roof, new paint, new windows and doors, front porch and fenced backyard. But wait until you see inside! This home features new LVP flooring, new paint, new doors, completely redone kitchen with granite and new appliances, all new central heat and air and updated electrical. This seller has thought of everything...including a Bluetooth speaker smart fan and lighting in the bathroom! This home is a must see!
GCMLS AL #7172097
Feb 3, 2023
Listed
$40,000
$42/sq ft
+8
High Potential Cottage! This cottage has potential for investors and primary home owners! Spacious 2 bedroom and 1 bath with large living room and non - operative fireplace. The living room flows into the separate dining room and spacious kitchen. The interior is a fresh slate for new paint and flooring and updates. Large yard is fenced in the front and the back for privacy. Home also has a back deck for enjoyment. Seller is a licensed Real Estate Agent in the state of MS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$422 (+7.8%)
2024
$391 (−17.4%)
2023
$474 (+9.7%)
2022
$432
2021
$432
2020
$432 (−14.4%)
2019
$504
2018
$504 (−7.5%)
2017
$545 (−12.5%)
2016
$623 (−4.3%)
2014
$651
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
7,305 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2014
Finished Sq. Ft.
962
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
962
Year built
2014
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mobile County
APN
29 08 19 4 003 033.XXX
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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
Jul 14, 2025 • Final
Row - emergency water and sewer
Gas
Plumbing
Sep 27, 2023 • Final
Residential electrical permit for a residential building—addition, alteration or repairs
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
9/10 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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Mobile, AL • 36606
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2871 Ralston Rd
$139,337
$663 under list price of $140K
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