1852 Old Shell Road

Closed 8/12/25

Bungalow featuring a shingled roof and covered porch

View of front of property featuring a shingled roof

Entryway with light wood-style floors, ceiling fan, and a fireplace

Spare room with light wood-style floors and a ceiling fan

Unfurnished living room featuring arched walkways, ceiling fan, a fireplace, and light wood-style flooring

Unfurnished living room featuring arched walkways, wood finished floors, a fireplace, and ceiling fan

Unfurnished room featuring arched walkways and light wood finished floors

Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, light tile patterned floors, and light countertops

Kitchen with appliances with stainless steel finishes, white cabinetry, light countertops, light tile patterned floors, and decorative backsplash

Kitchen featuring appliances with stainless steel finishes, white cabinets, light countertops, and tasteful backsplash

Kitchen with freestanding refrigerator, light tile patterned flooring, light countertops, a fireplace, and white cabinetry

Spare room with light wood-style floors, ceiling fan, and crown molding

Empty room featuring light wood-type flooring and a ceiling fan

Bathroom with tile walls, washtub / shower combination, and vanity

Bathroom with tile walls, vanity, shower / bath combination, and a wainscoted wall

Unfurnished room featuring light wood finished floors, crown molding, and ceiling fan

Spare room with ornamental molding, light wood-style floors, and ceiling fan

Unfurnished room featuring light wood-style floors, ornamental molding, and ceiling fan

Detailed view of baseboards and wood finished floors

Utilities featuring water heater and electric panel

View of yard with view of scattered trees

Bungalow-style home featuring a shingled roof

View of front of home with a shingled roof

Sold

Last Sold Price

$245,000

2 beds1 bath2,037 sqft

1852 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36607

Multi FamilyProperty Type

2005Year Built

$120/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This charming income-producing duplex is ideally located in a highly sought after area of Midtown Mobile—just minutes from Publix, local coffee shops, gyms, and popular restaurants. Its proximity to hospitals and universities ensures a steady stream of quality tenants. One unit is currently leased below market at $965/month, with a lease in place through early 2026. The other unit is vacant and move-in ready, making this an excellent opportunity for house hackers—live in one side and rent the other...This charming income-producing duplex is ideally located in a highly sought after area of Midtown Mobile—just minutes from Publix, local coffee shops, gyms, and popular restaurants. Its proximity to hospitals and universities ensures a steady stream of quality tenants. One unit is currently leased below market at $965/month, with a lease in place through early 2026. The other unit is vacant and move-in ready, making this an excellent opportunity for house hackers—live in one side and rent the other to offset your mortgage! Both units are nearly identical in layout and feature beautiful hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, updated fixtures, and modern kitchen appliances that remain with the property. Whether you're looking for a stable long-term investment or want to maximize income with a short-term rental, this duplex offers flexibility and strong potential. Don’t miss your chance to own a versatile property in one of Mobile’s most sought-after neighborhoods—schedule your showing today! All measurements are approximate and not guaranteed, buyer to verify. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.

Listing closed: 08/12/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Baldwin REALTORS, MLS#: 381392

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

96.9%

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Sold 08/13/25

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Bathrooms: 2,136
Square Feet: Unavailable
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Property Information for 1852 Old Shell Road

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential Income / Duplex
County: Mobile County
Architectural Style: Single Story
View: Other/See Remarks
Waterfront Features: No Waterfront
Has View: Yes

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 2005

Summary

Location and General Information

Coordinates: -88.084877, 30.687939
Directions: Head East on Dauphin Street towards Downtown. Make a left onto N Carlen. Property is one home off the corner of Carlen to your left, where Old Shell and N Carlen intersect.

Latitude: 30.687939
Longitude: -88.084877
MLS Area Major: Mobile County
Governing Municipality: Mobile County
Flood Zone: X, AE
Water Property Type: No Waterfront

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Tax Block: 24

Tax Legal Description: FROM THE NW COR OF OLD SHELL RD & CARLEN ST RUN TH W ALG THE N/L OF OLD SHELL RD 53.42 FT TO THE SE COR OF LOT 24 BLK 1 CHAPIN PLACE BK 127 P 382 FOR POB THEN CONT WLY ALG SD N/L 53.42 FT TO A PT THEN NLY & ALG THE W/L OF LOT 24 A DIS OF 173.41 FT TO A PT THEN E-LY 53.00 FT TO A PT THEN S-LY ALG THE
Parcel Number: 2907240004118XXX
Property Tax: 2684.7

School Information

Elementary School: Florence Howard Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Booker T. Washington Middle

High School: Murphy High

Parking

Parking Features: Other/See Remarks

Property

Lot Information

Lot Size Comments: 53.4 X 175 (.21)
Living Area: 2037.0

Living Area Source: Tax Records

Property and Assessment

Construction Status: Resale

Property and Assessments

Sponsor Unit: false
Documents Available: Lead Paint, Sellers Disclosure

Year Built: 2005

Green Features

Green Verification: No

Utilities

Power Production: false
Utilities: Water City, Alabama Power

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior Finish: Concrete Board
Property Amenities: Ceiling Fans

Roof: Composition Shingle

Interior Features

Heat Cooling: Central Heat
Appliances: Gas Range, Dishwasher

Property Interior Stories: One
Full Bathrooms: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
Total Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedrooms: 2
Has Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Flooring: Wood
Heating: Central
Has Heating: Yes
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Number Of Fireplaces: 1
Stories: 1

Rental

Rent Information

Rentals Allowed: Yes
Rental Info Source: Home Owner

Rental Type: Long Term

Property History for 1852 Old Shell Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 12, 2025	Sold Baldwin REALTORS #381392	$245,000	—
Jul 6, 2025	Contract Signed Baldwin REALTORS #381392		—
Jun 27, 2025	Listed (Active) Baldwin REALTORS #381392	$250,000	—
Apr 12, 2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1488113257	$227,500	+16.4% / yr
Apr 12, 2022	Sold Baldwin REALTORS #326486	$227,500	—
Mar 15, 2022	Contract Signed Baldwin REALTORS #326486		—
Feb 22, 2022	Listed (Active) Baldwin REALTORS #326486	$239,900	—
Nov 29, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #635988699	$136,527	+2.4% / yr
Sep 5, 2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #368143148	$120,326	+1628.2% / yr
Jan 18, 2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #345421466	$20,000	-15.8% / yr
Mar 17, 2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #245948155	$77,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/12/2025	Sold Baldwin REALTORS #381392	$245,000
07/06/2025	Contract Signed Baldwin REALTORS #381392	—
06/27/2025	Listed (Active) Baldwin REALTORS #381392	$250,000
04/12/2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1488113257	$227,500 +16.4% / yr
04/12/2022	Sold Baldwin REALTORS #326486	$227,500
03/15/2022	Contract Signed Baldwin REALTORS #326486	—
02/22/2022	Listed (Active) Baldwin REALTORS #326486	$239,900
11/29/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #635988699	$136,527 +2.4% / yr
09/05/2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #368143148	$120,326 +1628.2% / yr
01/18/2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #345421466	$20,000 -15.8% / yr
03/17/2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #245948155	$77,000

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

Public Records for 1852 Old Shell Road

Taxable ValueLand$7,200Additions$36,700Total$43,900

Tax Record2025$2,798 ($233 / month)

Home Facts

Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,014 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,014 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,101 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1987Year Renovated1987CountyMOBILEAPN29 07 24 0 004 118.XXX

Schools near 1852 Old Shell Road

This home is within Mobile County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Florence Howard Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	1.7 mi
3/10	Booker T Washington Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.1 mi
3/10	Murphy High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.4 mi
NR	Murphy High School	Public - Nearby school	10 to 12	0.3 mi
1/10	Continuous Learning Center	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	1.0 mi
NR	C I T Y Program	Public - Nearby school	6 to 12	1.0 mi
NR	Mcgill-Toolen Catholic High School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	St. Mary Catholic School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi
NR	Little Flower Catholic School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	1.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Florence Howard Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.7 mi
3/10	Booker T Washington Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.1 mi
3/10	Murphy High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.4 mi
NR	Murphy High School Public10 to 12 Nearby school	0.3 mi
1/10	Continuous Learning Center Public6 to 12 Choice school	1.0 mi
NR	C I T Y Program Public6 to 12 Nearby school	1.0 mi
NR	Mcgill-Toolen Catholic High School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	St. Mary Catholic School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Little Flower Catholic School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	1.0 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1852 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36607	$245,000	2	1	2,037	–
1854 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36607	–	–	1	1,317	–
1856 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36607	$100,000	2	1	1,081	–
1844 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36607	–	2	1	1,336	–
109 North Carlen Street, Mobile, AL 36607	–	–	1	1,134	–
1857 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36607	$355,000	4	4	3,561	12,632
1858 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36607	$225,000	–	2	1,773	–
1842 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36607	$35,000	3	1	1,218	–
106 North Carlen Street, Mobile, AL 36607	$115,000	3	1	1,120	–
104 Margaret Street, Mobile, AL 36607	–	–	–	–	–
1851 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36607	–	4	4	3,450	–
111 North Carlen Street, Mobile, AL 36607	–	–	1	859	–
1840 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36607	–	3	1	1,400	–
106 Margaret Street, Mobile, AL 36607	$45,000	–	1	1,064	10,629
110 North Carlen Street, Mobile, AL 36607	$28,500	2	1	1,172	9,147
1861 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36607	–	–	3	3,158	–

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