3705 Old Shell Road

Closed 4/18/22
Closed 4/18/22
exterior front
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Dining Room
View towards Living Room
two closets on either side of built in drawer.
It is connected to the hall bathroom
Primary bedroom
At back of the house.
2nd bedroom
One main bathroom.
Great "flex" space, use as 3rd bedroom or office.
25 foot by 10.5 foot
Gallery Image 18
Gallery Image 19
Gallery Image 20
Gallery Image 21
Gallery Image 22
Sold
Last Sold Price
$226,000
3 beds1,726 sqft
3705 Old Shell Road,Ā Mobile, ALĀ 36608
Single FamilyProperty Type
1940Year Built
$131/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Write your own story in this adorable storybook historic circa 1940 cottage within walking distance to MaGhee's Grill on The Hill and fun Spring Hill shopping. Just 1 mile to Spring Hill College. New roof added in 2018 and gas water heater in 2017 per sellers. This can be a great home for renovating if you are down sizing or rent as is to local college students: it's in updated condition with newer bath vanity and nicer formica countertops in kitchen. Original hardwood floors throughout with large...Write your own story in this adorable storybook historic circa 1940 cottage within walking distance to MaGhee's Grill on The Hill and fun Spring Hill shopping. Just 1 mile to Spring Hill College. New roof added in 2018 and gas water heater in 2017 per sellers. This can be a great home for renovating if you are down sizing or rent as is to local college students: it's in updated condition with newer bath vanity and nicer formica countertops in kitchen. Original hardwood floors throughout with large rooms. There is a 25 x 10.5 veranda front patio and lots of historic touches along with plantation shutters on most windows. Inside, there is an 18 x 14 living room with historic French doors, original delicate hardware, and twin built in bookcases on either side of a wood burning fireplace. A 13 x 12 dining room leads to the well-preserved 16 x 10 kitchen with original built ins like spice racks. In the kitchen there are historic style black and white linoleum floors and updated black formica countertops ,along with white original cabinetry. All appliances will remain (gas stove, fridge, and dishwasher). The primary bedroom is 16 x 13 and has two large closets on either side of a built in dresser and it is attached to the hall bathroom which is 9 x 8. The other bedroom is 14 x 13 with a closet. There is another room that is 15 x 8, which could be a 3rd bedroom, office, or flex space. In the hallway, there is a 5 x 5 laundry room. At the back of the hallway and off the kitchen, there is a covered 19 x 6 back porch which leads to the garage area. The 65 (road frontage) x 276 yard is a large and deep lot with 0.40 acres with plenty of parking either in the front or back and also great turn around space, along with a covered 18 x 13 covered garage/carport area that needs some work. The house itself is vinyl clad for low maintenance. Most of the sides of the yard have recently been fenced with new wood fencing with some remainder being the older chain link st
Listing closed: 04/18/2022 12:00 AM ā€¢ Source: Baldwin REALTORS, MLS#: 328822

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$229,900

Avg days on market

64

Sale-to-list ratio

94.1%

Mobile, AL

9 comparable properties found

$220,000 | 2903 Brierwood Drive, Mobile, AL 36606
1/20
1

$220,000

Sold 02/13/26

3
Bedrooms
1,540
Square Feet
0.24
Acres

2903 Brierwood Drive, Mobile, AL 36606

$218,000 | 2757 South Sherwood Drive, Mobile, AL 36606
1/27
2

$218,000

Sold 06/08/26

3
Bedrooms
1,510
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

2757 South Sherwood Drive, Mobile, AL 36606

$260,000 | 26 Westwood Street, Mobile, AL 36606
1/39
3

$260,000

Sold 03/31/25

3
Bedrooms
1,409
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

26 Westwood Street, Mobile, AL 36606

$199,500 | 3512 Spring Hill Avenue, Mobile, AL 36608
1/21
4

$199,500

Sold 01/08/26

3
Bedrooms
1,586
Square Feet
0.25
Acres

3512 Spring Hill Avenue, Mobile, AL 36608

$257,000 | 3503 Spring Hill Avenue, Mobile, AL 36608
1/31
5

$257,000

Sold 07/24/26

3
Bedrooms
1,889
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

3503 Spring Hill Avenue, Mobile, AL 36608

$229,900 | 2760 North Barksdale Drive, Mobile, AL 36606
1/25
6

$229,900

Sold 10/24/24

3
Bedrooms
1,682
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

2760 North Barksdale Drive, Mobile, AL 36606

$290,000 | 123 Williams Court, Mobile, AL 36606
1/56
7

$290,000

Sold 01/16/26

3
Bedrooms
1,507
Square Feet
0.18
Acres

123 Williams Court, Mobile, AL 36606

$267,500 | 51 Bishop Lane South, Mobile, AL 36608
1/20
8

$267,500

Sold 10/03/25

3
Bedrooms
1,479
Square Feet
0.18
Acres

51 Bishop Lane South, Mobile, AL 36608

$195,000 | 5412 Lusann Drive, Mobile, AL 36608
1/26
9

$195,000

Sold 12/23/24

3
Bedrooms
1,365
Square Feet
0.22
Acres

5412 Lusann Drive, Mobile, AL 36608

Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1

Location

Listing Courtesy of Bellator Real Estate LLC Mobile
Add your commute

Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1

$1,393 per month

30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,168

Property Taxes

$225

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 3705 Old Shell Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Residential Detached
  • County: Mobile County
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Zoning Types: Single Family
  • View: None/Not Applicable
  • Waterfront Features: No Waterfront
  • Has View: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1940
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -88.127988, 30.698311
  • Directions: From Mc Gregor Avenue, take a left towards the east on Old Shell Road. House will be on the right just after Batre Lane.
  • Latitude: 30.698311
  • Longitude: -88.127988
  • MLS Area Major: Mobile County
  • Intersecting Street: Wacker Lane
  • Flood Zone: X
  • Water Property Type: No Waterfront
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: No
  • Tax Block: 10
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 10 BLK 83 OLD SPRINGHILL S/D DESC AS FOLL COM AT NE COR OF SAID BLK 83 PT BEING AT INT OF W/L WA
  • Parcel Number: 2806371002126XXX
  • Property Tax: 2070.10
School Information
  • Elementary School: Not Baldwin County
  • High School: Not Baldwin County High
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Double Carport
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Comments: 65x276x60x274
  • Living Area: 1726.0
  • Living Area Source: Tax Records
  • Lot Features: Less Than 1 Acre
  • Number Of Lots: 1
Property and Assessment
  • Construction Status: Resale
Property and Assessments
  • Sponsor Unit: false
  • Documents Available: Lead Paint, Sellers Disclosure
  • Year Built: 1940
Building Features
  • Construction Foundation: Piers
Financial Information
  • Current Financing: Conventional, Cash
Green Features
  • Energy Saving Features: Ceiling Fans
  • Green Verification: No
Utilities
  • Power Production: false
  • Utilities: Mobile Gas, Water City, Sewage City, Alabama Power
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl
  • Property Amenities: Fenced, Storage In, Storage Out, Ceiling Fans
  • Community Amenities: More Than Two Pets Allowed
  • Community Features: More Than Two Pets Allowed
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Roof: Composition Shingle
Interior Features
  • Other Rooms: Utility Room Inside
  • Heat Cooling: Central Gas, Central Electric
  • Primary Bed Bath: First Floor Primary
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Disposal, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Dining Area: Separate Dining Room, Breakfast Area Kitchen
  • Living Room Group: Living Room
  • Property Interior Stories: One
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Storage, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Stories: 1

Property History for 3705 Old Shell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 18, 2022

Sold

Baldwin REALTORS #328822

$226,000ā€”
Apr 14, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1488198164

$226,000ā€”
Apr 8, 2022

Contract Signed

Baldwin REALTORS #328822

ā€”
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/18/2022

Sold

Baldwin REALTORS #328822

$226,000
04/14/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1488198164

$226,000
04/08/2022

Contract Signed

Baldwin REALTORS #328822

ā€”

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

Public Records for 3705 Old Shell Road

Taxable ValueLand$21,000Additions$21,400Total$42,400
Tax Record2025$2,702 ($225 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,726 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,726 SqFtStories1Lot Size16,758 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1995CountyMOBILEAPN28 06 37 1 002 126.XXX

Schools near 3705 Old Shell Road

This home is within Mobile County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mary B Austin Elementary School
Public - K to 5
CL Scarborough Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Murphy High School
Public - 9 to 12
Phillips Preparatory Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Mary B Austin Elementary School
PublicK to 5

CL Scarborough Middle School
Public6 to 8

Murphy High School
Public9 to 12

Phillips Preparatory Middle School
Public6 to 8

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.

Similar Homes

New listings in 36608

$25,000 | 7230 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36608
1/2
New

$25,000

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.22
Acres

7230 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36608

$200,000 | 9711 Royal Woods Drive North, Mobile, AL 36608
1/22
New

$200,000

3
Bedrooms
1,150
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

9711 Royal Woods Drive North, Mobile, AL 36608

$1,275,000 | 262 Rochester Road, Mobile, AL 36608
1/43
New

$1,275,000

5
Bedrooms
6,146
Square Feet
0.68
Acres

262 Rochester Road, Mobile, AL 36608

$520,000 | 111 Place Le Vert, Mobile, AL 36608
1/27

$520,000

3
Bedrooms
2,383
Square Feet

111 Place Le Vert, Mobile, AL 36608

$570,000 | 4251 Horloesther Court, Mobile, AL 36608
1/83

$570,000

3
Bedrooms
2,225
Square Feet
0.3
Acres

4251 Horloesther Court, Mobile, AL 36608

$274,000 | 4009 Old Shell Road, Unit B2, Mobile, AL 36608
1/25

$274,000

2
Bedrooms
1,145
Square Feet

4009 Old Shell Road, Unit B2, Mobile, AL 36608

$180,000 | 6533 Cedar Bend Court, Unit A, Mobile, AL 36608
1/16

$180,000

2
Bedrooms
1,525
Square Feet

6533 Cedar Bend Court, Unit A, Mobile, AL 36608

$419,900 | 620 Tuthill Lane, Mobile, AL 36608
1/30
Active Under Contract

$419,900

3
Bedrooms
2,219
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

620 Tuthill Lane, Mobile, AL 36608

$424,900 | 511 Wacker Lane North, Mobile, AL 36608
1/45

$424,900

4
Bedrooms
2,618
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

511 Wacker Lane North, Mobile, AL 36608

Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 3705 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36608
$226,000
3
1,726
ā€“
3709 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36608
$302,023
3
2
1,722
34,848
3703 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36608
$135,500
2
1,560
ā€“
213 South Wacker Lane, Mobile, AL 36608
$139,853
3
2
1,399
ā€“
209 Wacker Lane South, Mobile, AL 36608
$120,000
3
1,204
ā€“
3713 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36608
$1,189,000
5
4,308
ā€“

Explore Nearby Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Subject to change at any time. Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties make no guarantee, warranty or representation regarding the accuracy of any waterfront feature, water view or waterfront view.

Listing Courtesy of Bellator Real Estate LLC Mobile

IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.