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VRM: SELLERS WILL ENTERTAIN OFFERS BETWEEN $499,000 and $550,000. IN-LAW SUITE/APARTMENT || Welcome to a rare, one-owner custom home where every room holds decades of love, memories, and timeless character. Built in 1978 with no expense spared, this ranch-style home sits proudly on 2.6 acres and offers a warm mid-century feel from the moment you arrive. The expansive front yard immediately captures your imagination—picture a sweeping circular drive, private entry gate, and the inviting presence this home could showcase. Step inside the foyer, and to your left you’ll find the formal living room and separate dining room. This is a space full of stories—where a towering Christmas tree once stood in the large bay window and where family celebrations, bridal showers, and holiday dinners took place. A charming 1970s light fixture still hangs in the very spot where a baby grand piano once sat. From here, the flow leads into the kitchen, open to a cozy family room with wood flooring, a gas-log fireplace, and French doors leading out to the covered patio. The kitchen features abundant cabinetry, an island, and a serving window into the breakfast area—perfect for morning coffee with a view of the acreage and pool. Just off this space is a flexible bedroom with closet, ideal for an office, playroom, or guest room. A laundry room and storage area connect seamlessly to the attached two-car side-entry garage. On the opposite side of the home, a split-level design leads upward to the primary suite and three additional spacious bedrooms. The cast-iron stair railings—rescued from a historic Mobile home in 1978—adds a unique touch of heritage. Each bedroom includes built-in drawers in the closets, and a full bathroom serves this wing. The master bedroom is truly impressive—oversized and crafted with a sense of luxury, featuring historic solid brass chandeliers and sconces, intricate details, and a private balcony overlooking the backyard. The fixtures throughout this suite offer a timeless “old money” elegance rarely found today. Take the split level down, and you’ll discover an incredible bonus: a separate living area that can serve as an in-law suite, rental apartment, or private guest quarters. Complete with its own living room, dining area, two bedrooms, full kitchen, full bathroom, and handicap-accessible roll-in shower, this level features French doors for a private entrance and exit. Out back, the property extends to the second fence and overlooks the in-ground liner pool. Landscaping frames the views beautifully, and recent updates include a replaced septic tank and lines, a newer roof, and a new HVAC system for the upstairs level. This home was built with craftsmanship, pride, and vision—and now awaits someone ready to update, personalize, and bring its incredible character back to life. Come see the potential and the memories waiting to be made.
Prospect, located between Airport Boulevard and I-10, is a residential and commercial Tillmans Corner neighborhood with a low-slung streetscape and a roadside-retail rhythm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Airport Blvd–Schillinger Rd intersection, where auto shops, local eateries, and service storefronts set a practical, on-the-go tone. Nearby pillars include The Grounds (Mobile County Soccer Complex), Mobile Greyhound Park, and the Mobile Museum of Art for bigger outings beyond the immediate blocks. Housing reads as mostly mid-to-late 20th-century, with ranch-style homes and newer infill mixed in. Daily life centers on errands, recreation fields, and short drives to Mobile’s larger cultural venues. Flat terrain and wide arterials shape a car-forward geography with pockets of quiet side streets.
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Offer insights
7820 Fordham Rd · $499,550
$494K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $494K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
269 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
Built-in bookcases
Disappearing attic stairs
Double vanity
Entrance foyer
Walk-in closets
Other
Bedrooms
7 bedrooms
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Electric range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Breakfast bar and breakfast room
Stained cabinets
Open view to family room
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Hardwood
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Outdoor lighting
Rain gutters
Exterior storage
In-ground pool
Property has a view
Home design
Single-family residence
Residential property
Brick on all sides exterior
Parking
Attached garage that faces the side
Construction
Built in 1978
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Bay windows
Window treatments
Utilities
Electricity available (110 volts)
Natural gas available
Public water available
Septic tank sewer
Other
No land lease
Located in the Prospect Hills subdivision
Electricity and solar
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