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1008 Government Street

Mobile, AL 36604

7 beds
8 baths
5,837 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$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 entrance hall with grand staircase w/ coffered beamed ceilings and original wood pegged plank flooring. Home comes in at nearly 6000 Sqft. with an additional 1000 sqft of attic space. Property was originally part of the Joshua Kennedy estate and 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. The Hopkins family 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/billard 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 HVAC systems, 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.

Listing courtesy of GCMLS / Roberts Brothers TREC

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Feb 24, 2025 •

MLS# 7400156 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1888
Construction Materials:

Frame
Building Area Total:

5837
Building Area Source:

Owner
Architectural Style:

Victorian
Roof:

Composition
Foundation Details:

Pillar/Post/Pier
Levels:

Two
Basement:

None
Exterior Features:

Balcony
Window Features:

None
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Accessibility Features:

None

Interior

Interior Features:

Bookcases
Kitchen Features:

Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, View to Family Room, Other
Dining Room Features:

Butlers Pantry, Separate Dining Room
Laundry Features:

Laundry Room
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

Decorative
Flooring:

Ceramic Tile

Location

Latitude:

30.685554
Longitude:

-88.05776

The Property

Parcel Number:

2906400009379
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Lot Size Area:

20621.304
Lot Features:

Front Yard
Lot Size Acres:

0.4734
Lot Size Dimensions:

85x246x83x245
Lot Size Square Feet:

20621.304
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
View:

City
View:

true
Fencing:

Privacy
Other Structures:

Kennel/Dog Run
Waterfront Features:

None
Road Surface Type:

Asphalt
Road Frontage Type:

City Street
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount:

8569

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

7
Bedroom Features:

In-Law Floorplan, Oversized Master
Master Bedroom Level:

Main

Baths

Total Baths:

7.5
Total Baths:

8
Full Baths:

7
Half Baths:

1
Master Bathroom Features:

Tub/Shower Combo, Other

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable Available
Electric:

220 Volts
Sewer:

Other
Water Source:

Public
Green Energy Efficient:

HVAC

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Range

Schools

Elementary School:

Leinkauf
Middle Or Junior School:

Calloway Smith
High School:

Murphy

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Oakleigh Historical District
Community Features:

Street Lights
Spa:

false
Spa Features:

None
Pool Features:

None
Waterfront:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

1
Carport:

true
Carport Spaces:

6
Parking Total:

9
Parking Features:

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
2/24/25 Feb 24, 2025	Pending	GCMLS	$625,000
11/14/24 Nov 14, 2024	Price Changed	GCMLS	$625,000	-3.5%
10/23/24 Oct 23, 2024	Listed / Active	GCMLS	$648,000	24.6% (11.8% / YR)

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This house located in Georgia Avenue, Mobile, AL 36604 is currently pending 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 180 days. 1008 Government Street is in the Georgia Avenue neighborhood of Mobile and has a WalkScore® of 80, making it very walkable.

Listing Courtesy of: GCMLS and Roberts Brothers TREC.

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