***SELLER TO PAY 1% OF SALES PRICE TOWARDS BUYER'S CLOSING COSTS AND PREPAIDS***Discover the true Midtown Mobile lifestyle in this exceptional historic cottage on McPhillips Avenue, where evening strolls turn into front-porch conversations. Featuring 2 large bedrooms, 2 baths, and over 1,500 square feet, this home combines classic charm with modern updates like a new Bronze Fortified roof, hot water heater and countertops in kitchen and baths. A long driveway shaded by a majestic oak leads to a spacious front porch with swing, perfect for relaxing and connecting with neighbors. Inside, original hardwood floors complement an open floor plan with lots of natural light and a cozy gas fireplace. The dining area flows seamlessly into a kitchen showcasing timeless black-and-white checkered tile, a large prep island, and elegant glass-front cabinetry, perfect for display and storage. The primary bath offers a luxurious clawfoot soaking tub, blending vintage style with modern comfort. The oversized 2nd bedroom/office features wall-to-wall windows and a murphy bed. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard with a storage building, deck and large patio, ideal for entertaining. With walkable streets, friendly porch conversations, and a community that feels like family, this home offers quick access to downtown Mobile while showing Midtown's unique architecture, rich history and vibrant culture. All measurements are approximate and not guaranteed, buyer to verify.
Pending
$310,000
31 McPhillips Ave, Mobile, AL 36604
2beds
1,536sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in ----
7,187.4 Square Feet Lot
$307,000 Zestimate®
$202/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large prep islandHistoric cottageFully fenced backyardNew bronze fortified roofCozy gas fireplaceDeck and large patioLuxurious clawfoot soaking tub
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 31, 2025 at 01:39pm
Listed by:
Joseph Moody 251-209-9794,
Berkshire Hathaway Cooper & Co
Source: GCMLS,MLS#: 7619730

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- High Ceilings 9 ft Main
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: None
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,536
- Total interior livable area: 1,536 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,187.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 51 x 145
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 2907250006080
- Special conditions: Corporate Owner
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: None
- Roof: Shingle
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: None
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Mcphillips Place
Location
- Region: Mobile
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $202/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $197,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,188
- Date on market: 7/21/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: None
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