1008 Government Street

Mobile, AL 36604

$600,000
Last Sold Price
7
Beds
5,837 Sq. Ft.
$103 / Sq. Ft.
5,837
Sq. Ft.
$103
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 5/9/25
Closed 5/9/25

Description

Fabulous Opportunity to own a stunning historic home in the Oakleigh Garden District! Wonderful architectural details: Stately front porch that opens into a central hall with grand staircase w/ coffered beamed ceilings & original wood pegged plank flooring. Home is nearly 6000 Sqft. w/ an additional 1000 sqft of attic space. Property was originally part of the Joshua Kennedy estate & contains many details on the interior of a previous greek revival home. The home was redesigned by famed Mobile architect...Fabulous Opportunity to own a stunning historic home in the Oakleigh Garden District! Wonderful architectural details: Stately front porch that opens into a central hall with grand staircase w/ coffered beamed ceilings & original wood pegged plank flooring. Home is nearly 6000 Sqft. w/ an additional 1000 sqft of attic space. Property was originally part of the Joshua Kennedy estate & contains many details on the interior of a previous greek revival home. The home was redesigned by famed Mobile architect Rudolph Benz in 1888 for the family of Charles F. Hopkins. Hopkins owned the property from 1875 to 1926. The home in the past was used as a bed and breakfast & recently as a single family. Enter the grand front hall with a 18'x18' parlor to the left, and the 18'x 20' formal dining to the right. The home contains 7 (perhaps 8) bedrooms, with one ensuite located on the first floor, 7 baths, a commercial kitchen and first floor paneled music/billiard room, with wet bar, 6 decorative fireplaces, a wonderful front porch and even a balcony off the turreted front bedroom. All of this gives the home an exceptional historic feel. The home sits on a lot surrounded by Satsuma trees and Live Oaks. The lot is long and backs up to Conti street with parking for up to 30 cars; which has been very useful during Mardi Gras and city events. The home has an architectural shingle roof done in 2021, 2 newer HVACs, commercial tankless water heater. Much updated plumbing and electrical. Much of the siding was replaced and the exterior has been freshly painted. The home has had much work completed in recent years and is just looking for your finishing touches. All updates are per the seller. Listing agent makes no representation to accuracy of sqft. Any/all updates are per the seller(s). Buyer to verify. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
  1. Listed by Bryan Olson • Roberts Brothers Corporate
    P: (251)-222-3191 C: (251)-222-3191 bryanolson@robertsbrothers.com

Property Details for 1008 Government Street

Architectural Style
Historical
Zoning Types
Single Family
Furnished
Unfurnished
View
None/Not Applicable
LISTING CLOSED: 05/09/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 1008 Government Street

StatusClosed
MLS #363506
Days on Market260
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Residential Detached
Year Built1888
Lot Size-
CountyMobile County
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Listing Courtesy of Roberts Brothers Corporate

Sold By HomeSmart Coastal Partners LLC

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Building Information for 1008 Government Street

Stories-Year Built1888Building Size-Lot Size-

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Property Information for 1008 Government Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • County Area: Mobile County
  • Coordinates: -88.05768854, 30.685403
  • Directions: North side of Government between Hallett and Common Streets.
  • Latitude: 30.685403
  • Longitude: -88.05768854
  • Governing Municipality: Mobile County
  • Subdivision Or Community Or Condo Complex: Oakleigh Garden District
  • Flood Zone: X
  • Water Property Type: No Waterfront
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Legal Description: COMG NW COR GOVT & COMMON S TS TH WLY 121 FT(S) TO BEG TH CONT WLY 77.67 FT TH NLY 242 FT TH ELY 79.
  • Parcel Number: 2906400009379XXX
  • Property Tax: 8568.69
School Information
  • Elementary School: Leinkauf
  • Middle Or Junior School: Calloway Smith
  • High School: Murphy
Parking
  • Parking Features: Single Carport
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Comments: 85x246x83x245
  • Living Area: 5837.0
  • Living Area Source: Seller
  • Lot Features: Some Trees, Less Than 1 Acre
Property and Assessment
  • Construction Status: Resale
Property and Assessments
  • Sponsor Unit: false
  • Documents Available: Lead Paint, Sellers Disclosure
  • Year Built: 1888
Building Features
  • Construction Foundation: Piers
Financial Information
  • Current Financing: Conventional, Cash
Green Features
  • Energy Saving Features: Ceiling Fans, Tankless Water Heater
  • Green Verification: No
Utilities
  • Power Production: false
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Mobile Gas, Water City, Sewage City, Alabama Power, Water Heater Gas
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Finish: Wood
  • Property Amenities: Cable, Fenced, Wet Bar, Ceiling Fans, High Ceilings, Termite Contract
  • Roof: Composition Shingle
Interior Features
  • Other Rooms: Sun Room, Recreation Room, Utility Room Inside
  • Heat Cooling: Central Gas Cool, Central Electric Cool
  • Primary Bed Bath: First Floor Primary
  • Appliances: Gas Range
  • Dining Area: Eat In Kitchen, Separate Dining Room
  • Property Interior Stories: Two
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 7.50
  • Total Bathrooms: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Fireplace Features: Inoperable
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood, Vinyl
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 6

Property History for 1008 Government Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 9, 2025

Sold

Baldwin REALTORS #363506

$600,000—
Feb 21, 2025

Contract Signed

Baldwin REALTORS #363506

—
Jun 7, 2024

Listed (Active)

Baldwin REALTORS #363506

$749,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/09/2025

Sold

Baldwin REALTORS #363506

$600,000
02/21/2025

Contract Signed

Baldwin REALTORS #363506

—
06/07/2024

Listed (Active)

Baldwin REALTORS #363506

$749,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 1008 Government Street

This home is within Mobile County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Leinkauf Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Calloway Smith Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Murphy High School
Public - 9 to 12
Alabama School of Mathematics and Science
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Leinkauf Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Calloway Smith Middle School
Public6 to 8

Murphy High School
Public9 to 12

Alabama School of Mathematics and Science
Public10 to 12

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