Beautiful and affordable 3 bedroom 2 bath home boasting just under 1500 square feet of living space, plus an additional 484 square feet of living space in a converted and finished outbuilding, offering a prime opportunity for an additional living space for family or rental income with the addition of a bathroom, or leave as is for a nice getaway from the main home. This home has been carefully maintained and updated as needed. Inside, you are welcomed to the living room with refinished original hardwoods. An updated kitchen features stainless appliances. This home has a split floorplan, with two bedrooms and a bathroom down the hall to the right of the living room, with the primary bedroom situated at the rear of the home separated from the rest of the living space by a mud room/laundry room adjacent to the kitchen. The primary bedroom features a generously sized walk in closet and en suite bath. Experience peace of mind with HVAC only one year old, and only a 3 year old roof. Make this move-in ready home yours today!
Pending
$179,900
5852 University Ave, Mobile, AL 36618
3beds
1,459sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1952
0.3 Acres Lot
$178,900 Zestimate®
$123/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Refinished original hardwoodsEn suite bathStainless appliancesSplit floorplanUpdated kitchen
- 43 days
- 47
- 1
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Forrest Scott 850-529-7925,
Better Homes & Gardens RE Platinum Properties,
Tiffany Stone 678-704-5844,
Better Homes & Gardens RE Platinum Properties
Source: GCMLS,MLS#: 7827253
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level, Mud Room
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: None
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,459
- Total interior livable area: 1,459 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Other
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 73 x 177 x 74 x 174
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Other
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 2308334000031
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding, Other
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Acropolis Heights
Location
- Region: Mobile
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $123/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $92,600
- Annual tax amount: $522
- Date on market: 8/26/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$178,900
$170,000 - $188,000
$1,525/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 | Pending sale | $179,900$123/sqft |
Source:  GCMLS #7827253 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,900$123/sqft |
Source:  Baldwin Realtors #409617 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $522 +3.8% | $9,280 +3.3% |
| 2024 | $503 +27.7% | $8,980 +23.7% |
| 2023 | $394 +8% | $7,260 +6.8% |
| 2022 | $365 | $6,800 |
| 2021 | $365 +4.7% | $6,800 +4% |
| 2020 | $348 +4.2% | $6,540 +3.5% |
| 2019 | $334 -2.9% | $6,320 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $344 +5.4% | $6,200 |
| 2017 | $327 | $6,200 -3.1% |
| 2016 | $327 +11.2% | $6,400 +2.9% |
| 2013 | $294 -6.1% | $6,220 +4% |
| 2010 | $313 +51.8% | $5,980 +39.1% |
| 2003 | $206 | $4,300 |
| 2002 | $206 +48.1% | $4,300 +36.1% |
| 2001 | $139 | $3,160 |
| 2000 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: Colonial Heights
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Orchard
- Middle: CL Scarborough
- High: Mattie T Blount
Source: GCMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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