DON’T MISS THE VIEW—OPPORTUNITIES LIKE THIS ON MOBILE BAY DON’T COME ALONG OFTEN! LOCATION. BAY VIEWS. ENDLESS POTENTIAL. This charming cottage sits in an incredible setting, surrounded by beautiful larger homes and directly across from Mobile Bay, where breathtaking waterfront views take center stage. Here’s the opportunity: renovate the existing cottage, expand it, or start fresh and build the coastal home you’ve been dreaming about on this fabulous lot! With a location like this, the possibilities are exciting. Imagine morning coffee overlooking the bay, gorgeous sunsets in the evening, and that relaxed coastal lifestyle right outside your front door. Whether you’re searching for a full-time residence, weekend getaway, investment opportunity, or the perfect homesite for something new, this is a property you’ll want to see before someone else sees the potential first. The view is already here. The location is already here. Now bring your vision and make it yours!
Bayview, located between Downtown Mobile and the shores of Mobile Bay, is a residential and waterfront Mobile neighborhood with oak-lined streets and bay-breeze views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Bayview Avenue corridor near the water, where marinas, casual seafood counters, and porch-front bars set a salt-air rhythm. The Bayview Park shoreline and walking paths frame daily routines with open sky and pelican sightings. Housing leans toward mid-century ranches and Gulf Coast cottages, with deep lots and mature trees. The nearby USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park and the Mobile Carnival Museum add a distinctly Mobile cultural backdrop. Dauphin Island Parkway ties the area to working waterfront scenes and weekend drives toward the coast.
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Market insights
3210 Bay Front Rd
SALE-TO-LIST
97.6%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Other
Separate dining room
Cabinets are white
No fireplace
No basement
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Electric range
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Carpet
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Storage
Outbuilding
RV/Boat storage
Front yard fencing
Wood fencing
Bay front view / waterfront
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Built in 2008
Parking
Carport (1 space)
Driveway
2 total parking spaces
Construction
Vinyl siding
Shingle roof
Pillar/post/pier and slab foundation
Windows with shutters and wood frames
Utilities
Cable available
Electricity available (110 volts)
Natural gas available
Public sewer
Water available
Electricity and solar
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Adorable cottage with fabulous waterfront views - 3 bedroom 2 bath cottage - newer roof - great front yard - house is ready to make your home or a weekend getaway - call your favorite Realtor today for a showing. ***Listing Agent makes no representation to accuracy of sq. ft. Buyer to verify. Any and all updates are per Seller(s).***
Public Records
Nov 6, 2017
Sold
$140,000
$111/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,096
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
2008
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,260
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,260
Year built
2008
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mobile County
APN
32 05 40 0 005 028.001
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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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 17, 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
May 20, 2024 • Final
Residential mechanical system equipment change-out
HVAC
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
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ 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
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
10/10 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
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3210 Bay Front Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $95,900 and $146,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $96K to $146K.