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About this home
Enjoy incredible views of Mobile Bay from this beautifully updated 1930s cottage, full of character and timeless charm. Relax on the expansive front porch overlooking the bay and take in the peaceful waterfront setting. The welcoming front entrance features beautiful lead-glass sidelights flanking the front door. Inside, you'll find a spacious foyer, a cozy living room with a fireplace, with an oversized dining room great for entertaining. The updated kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, unique tile floors, and granite countertops. The main level features two generously sized bedrooms and a full bath, complemented by original pine floors and high ceilings. Upstairs, you'll find a large third bedroom, an additional bathroom, and a convenient laundry room. Cedar-lined closets throughout the home provide excellent storage. A large screened back porch offers additional living space and a wonderful place to enjoy the outdoors year-round. The separate guest cottage is an exceptional bonus, featuring a full kitchen, comfortable den with fireplace, bedroom, bathroom, screened porch, and raised front porch making it ideal for guests, or extended family. Parking and storage are located beneath the guest house. making it ideal for guests, or extended family. Situated on a beautiful, spacious lot, this property has been thoughtfully updated with electrical and plumbing improvements, insulated windows, a metal roof, and other modern conveniences while preserving its historic charm. Located within the city limits of Mobile, this exceptional property is just minutes from shopping, restaurants, schools, churches, and all the conveniences of city living while offering the tranquility and beauty of a bayfront retreat. The garage apartment is 684 Square Feet. NOTE: Total square footage includes the apartment. Year Built is Unknown Buyer responsible for verifying all measurements and relevant details.
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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Offer insights
3220 Bay Front Rd · $395,000
$393K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $393K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
63 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
Entrance foyer
High 9-ft ceilings on the main level
Decorative gas-log fireplace in the living room
Second kitchen
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
White cabinets
Stone counters
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Disposal
Electric water heater
Laundry & utility
Washer/dryer hookups included (appliances not specified)
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air
Window unit(s)
Exterior features
Storage
Guest house
Waterfront with bay frontage
Scenic view
Home design
Single-family residence
Residential property
Parking
Carport (1 space)
Driveway
Construction
Vinyl siding
Wood siding
Metal roof
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Insulated windows
Utilities
Electricity available
Electric service: Other
Sewer: Other
Electricity and solar
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Wowsers! What a view of Mobile Bay! Take a moment to catch your breath and relax on the expansive front porch of this engaging bay front home. The main house is a remodeled late 1930's cottage that has the feel of days gone by but with modern conveniences. It boasts high ceilings, beautiful pine floors, an incredible tile floor in the kitchen, two fireplaces - one functional and one decorative. Take note of the beautiful, leaded side lights on the front door. Upstairs you will find the charming primary bedroom, the primary bath and the laundry room. Updates in the last 10 years include all new insulated, double hung windows, new appliances, updated electrical and plumbing, primary bed and bath and laundry areas added, and a new metal roof. The guest apartment features a large living room with a fireplace, a spacious bedroom, a full bath and a fully functional kitchen. Outside there is a great screened porch and a large open deck. The views of the bay from the garage apartment do not disappoint. In addition to those updates in the main house, the garage apartment has been fully built out (684 sqft). NOTE: Room count and total square footage include the apartment. Elevation of house is above 12 feet.
BCAR #392114
May 12, 2026
Sold
$390,000
$146/sq ft
Apr 22, 2026
Pending
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Mar 31, 2026
Price Changed
$434,000
$162/sq ft
Feb 20, 2026
Listed
$459,000
$171/sq ft
+33
Wowsers! What a view of Mobile Bay! Take a moment to catch your breath and relax on the expansive front porch of this engaging bay front home. The main house is a remodeled late 1930's cottage that has the feel of days gone by but with modern conveniences. It boasts high ceilings, beautiful pine floors, an incredible tile floor in the kitchen, two fireplaces - one functional and one decorative. Take note of the beautiful, leaded side lights on the front door. Upstairs you will find the charming primary bedroom, the primary bath and the laundry room. Updates in the last 10 years include all new insulated, double hung windows, new appliances, updated electrical and plumbing, primary bed and bath and laundry areas added, and a new metal roof. The guest apartment features a large living room with a fireplace, a spacious bedroom, a full bath and a fully functional kitchen. Outside there is a great screened porch and a large open deck. The views of the bay from the garage apartment do not disappoint. In addition to those updates in the main house, the garage apartment has been fully built out (684 sqft). NOTE: Room count and total square footage include the apartment. Elevation of house is above 12 feet. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
Public Records
Oct 28, 2014
Sold
$125,000
$47/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,299 (+64.7%)
2016
$789 (−32.6%)
2014
$1,170
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
83 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
1989
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,228
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,228
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mobile County
APN
32 05 40 0 005 028.03X
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Communications tower
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
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 3220 Bay Front Rd
$387,123
$7,877 under list price of $395K
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