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1008 Government Street

Mobile, AL 36604

7 beds
8 baths
5,837 sqft
$107 per sqft
1888 build
– on site

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.

Listing courtesy of BCAR / Roberts Brothers TREC

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Nov 14, 2024 •

MLS# 363506 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1888
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Wood Siding
Structure Type:

Historic
Roof:

Composition
Foundation Details:

Pillar/Post/Pier
Levels:

Two
Exterior Features:

Termite Contract
Building Area Total:

5837
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Seller

Interior

Interior Features:

Eat-in Kitchen, Recreation Room, Sun Room, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Wet Bar
Flooring:

Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Furnished:

Unfurnished
Dining Room Features:

Separate Dining Room
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

6
Fireplace Features:

Inoperable
Laundry Features:

Inside

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

5837
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Seller

Financial & Terms

Ownership:

Whole/Full
Possession:

Close Of Escrow

Location

Directions:

North side of Government between Hallett and Common Streets.

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Historic
Property Attached:

false
Property Condition:

Resale
Zoning Description:

Single Family Residence
Parcel Number:

2906400009379XXX
Lot Features:

Less than 1 acre, Few Trees
Lot Size Dimensions:

85 x 246 x 83 x 245
Fencing:

Fenced
View:

false
View:

None/Not Applicable
Water Source:

Public
Waterfront:

false
Waterfront Features:

No Waterfront

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount:

8568.69
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.

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

7
Master Bedroom Features:

1st Floor Primary

Baths

Total Baths:

7.5
Total Baths:

8
Full Baths:

7
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

false
Cooling:

Central Electric (Cool), Central Gas (Cool), Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Gas:

Gas-Natural, Mobile Gas
Electric:

Alabama Power
Sewer:

Public Sewer

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Leinkauf
Middle Or Junior School:

Calloway Smith
High School:

Murphy

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Oakleigh Garden District
Community Features:

None
Association:

false
Subdivision:

AL

Parking

Garage:

false
Carport:

true
Carport Spaces:

1
Parking Features:

Single Carport
Covered Spaces:

1

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$625,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$3,346
Taxes	$714
Insurance	$171
Utilities	$432 See report
Total	$4,663/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
9/23/22 Sep 23, 2022		GCMLS	$520,000

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This house located in Georgia Avenue, Mobile, AL 36604 is currently for sale for $625,000. 1008 Government Street is a 5,837 square foot house with 7 beds and 8 baths that has been on Estately for 195 days. 1008 Government Street is in the Georgia Avenue neighborhood of Mobile and has a WalkScore® of 82, making it very walkable.

Listing Courtesy of: BCAR and Roberts Brothers TREC.

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