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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,708 sqft
Price per Sqft $104
Subdivision Washington/Oakleigh
MLS Listing ID 7758940
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1903
Annual Tax Amount $2,300
Tax Year 2300
Lot Size 0.368 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
From the moment you see the sweeping columns, temple-style pediment, and grand balcony, you'll know this isn't just another house it's a statement. Built as a private residence and later transformed into The Women's Clubhouse Association in 1929, it has hosted weddings, galas, and gatherings for nearly a century. And now, it's ready for your story.
Inside, soaring ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and refined details set the stage. The gracious entry flows into a ballroom, parlor, and formal dining room perfect for cocktail parties, concerts, or holiday dinners. The gourmet kitchen makes entertaining effortless, with a 12-foot island, Wolfe 6-burner stove with dual ovens and induction grills, walk-in pantry, butler pantry, and wine closet. Everyday life feels just as special, with a sunny breakfast nook, inviting front parlor or sunroom, and plenty of room for casual gatherings.
The main floor includes a mother-in-law-style handicap-accessible bedroom and full bath with separate entrance; while upstairs offers four more bedrooms, a sunroom, and an expansive primary suite with en-suite bath, fireplace and sweeping views of ancient palms and oaks.
Modern comforts include a roof with radiant heat barrier (2016), updated electrical and plumbing (2007), furnace (2007), and an energy-efficient split unit in the kitchen (2015).
Beyond its beauty, this home carries a legacy. As Mobile's first venue for women's organizations, it became a hub of civic life. Today, zoned R1 but with mixed-use potential, it's ready to shine again, as a private residence, boutique inn, law office, spa, or event venue.
The location makes entertaining even sweeter. Nestled under Government Street's oak canopy, the property offers a wide driveway with some front side parking, rear parking, and membership opportunities in the Oakleigh Garden District Society, which hosts festivals, parades, and neighborhood gatherings. With Mardi Gras routes just steps away, downtown Mobile minutes from your door, and Gulf beaches a short drive beyond, you're at the center of it all.
This is more than a home. It's a landmark, a stage, and an open invitation to live and entertain in timeless style.
One Listing Agent is Related to the Seller.
Location
State AL
County Mobile - Al
Direction US-98 W/Bay Way to Government St (US-90 W). Continue thru Bankhead Tunnel. Go 0.6 miles; home is on the Right, just past the Bay Haas Building. Alternately, starting from West, from ALDI on Catherine St, head East 1 mile, directly across from Rapier Ave, on the Left
Rooms
Basement Interior Entry, Unfinished
Dining Room Butlers Pantry, Separate Dining Room
Kitchen Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In
Interior
Interior Features Crown Molding, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Ceilings 10 ft Upper, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Central, Natural Gas
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Ductless, Multi Units
Flooring Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
Fireplaces Type Decorative, Family Room, Gas Log, Great Room, Master Bedroom, Other Room
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Laundry Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Private Entrance, Private Yard
Fence Back Yard
Pool None
Community Features None
Utilities Available Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Waterfront Description None
View Y/N true
View City
Roof Type Composition,Shingle
Building
Lot Description Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private
Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories Two
Schools
Elementary Schools Leinkauf
Middle Schools Calloway Smith
High Schools Murphy
Nearby Locations