This beautifully remodeled 1940s Midtown cottage blends historic charm with modern comfort. Immaculately maintained and move-in ready, the home offers 972 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, including 2 bedrooms and 1 updated bath. Step inside to a welcoming living room with a classic fireplace, a formal dining room featuring original built-in corner cabinets, and a versatile office/den perfect for work or relaxation. The bright eat-in kitchen has been fully updated with quartz countertops, tile flooring, gas stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, and built-in microwave—a true turnkey space for cooking and gathering. The bathroom is completely updated and full of vintage charm. Outside, enjoy a private backyard with a patio area, ideal for morning coffee or evening unwinding. Located in the heart of Midtown, this home offers quick access to schools, shopping, I-65, I-10, and local hospitals—an unbeatable central location. Estimated rental value: $1,500+ per month. A perfect starter home or a ready-to-go investment opportunity. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
Active
$199,000
159 Vipon Ave, Mobile, AL 36606
2beds
972sqft
Residential
Built in 1944
0.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 3 days |
- 164 |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mary Svatek 251-300-9912,
Legendary Realty, LLC
Source: Baldwin Realtors,MLS#: 398675
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Range, Cooktop
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 972
- Total interior livable area: 972 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 111' x 62'
- Features: Less than 1 acre
Details
- Parcel number: 2907230008072
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Hardboard, Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1944
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Alabama Power
- Gas: Mobile Gas
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Taylor
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mobile
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $110,000
- Annual tax amount: $890
- Price range: $199K - $199K
- Date on market: 6/28/2026
- Ownership: Whole/Full
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,000+10.6%$205/sqft |
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| 7/19/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/1/2024 | Price change | $1,800-5.3%$2/sqft |
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| 6/20/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,900$2/sqft |
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| 4/19/2024 | Sold | $180,000-5.2%$185/sqft |
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| 3/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $189,900$195/sqft |
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| 2/23/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/9/2024 | Price change | $189,900-5%$195/sqft |
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| 11/18/2023 | Listed for sale | $199,999+90.5%$206/sqft |
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| 5/4/2022 | Sold | $105,000+7.1%$108/sqft |
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| 3/30/2022 | Listed for sale | $98,000$101/sqft |
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| 2/26/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/24/2022 | Listed for sale | $98,000$101/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,397 +45.7% | $22,000 +45.7% |
| 2024 | $959 +7.7% | $15,100 +7.7% |
| 2023 | $890 +143.2% | $14,020 +105.6% |
| 2022 | $366 | $6,820 |
| 2021 | -- | $6,820 |
| 2020 | -- | $6,820 -7.8% |
| 2019 | -- | $7,400 |
| 2018 | -- | $7,400 |
| 2017 | -- | $7,400 -4.6% |
| 2016 | -- | $7,760 -4.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $8,140 -2.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $8,340 |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | $251 +47.6% | $5,120 +38.4% |
| 2001 | $170 +35.4% | $3,700 |
| 2000 | $126 | $3,700 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Carlen
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Leinkauf Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 2/10Booker T Washington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- NAMurphy High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Leinkauf
- Middle: Booker T Washington
- High: Murphy
Source: Baldwin Realtors. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Alabama
- Mobile County
- Mobile
- 36606
- Carlen
- 159 Vipon Ave





