Fantastic opportunity to develop this first-class property located between three major thoroughfares in West Mobile. Spanning over 17 acres, this prime tract offers more than 650 feet of road frontage, providing excellent access and strong proximity to local amenities. Currently Zoned R1 Single Family, so it's perfect for a new residential development, or Mobile Home Development or Tiny Homes! Located in Mobile County, the property offers flexible potential for a wide range of uses, or possibly could be rezoned due to it's road frontage and potential. This versatile acreage could potentially support approximately 25 to 50+ single-family lots, depending on development plans and county approvals. Its strategic location also makes it appealing for cooperative business ventures or investment opportunities as Mobile continues to experience major economic growth. Mobile is home to one of the nation’s fastest-growing ports, while nearby South Alabama Logistics Park serves as a 1,300-acre industrial benchmark. Major employers such as Frito-Lay, Austal, and Aerostar are also expanding throughout 2024 and 2025, further strengthening the area’s growth potential. This listing includes two parcels. Parcel key numbers are 479226 and 479217. Buyer must confirm zoning, land use, and development requirements prior to purchase based on intended use. Howells Ferry Road Highlights: • Major arterial connector in northwest Mobile County • Connects between Moffett Road, Schillinger Road, and Cody Road North • Historical traffic counts of approximately 7,300 to 7,500 vehicles per day • Surrounding area includes older residential neighborhoods and scattered churches to the west, with larger lots, undeveloped tracts, and semi-rural acreage to the east near Cody Road • County-maintained road with rural arterial standards and no curb or gutter • Mobile County Public Works Headquarters is located at 7511 Howells Ferry Road, just one block east of the subject property City Zoning for this parcel as it's been annexed into the city limits.
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$525,000
7203 Howells Ferry Rd, Mobile, AL 36608
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17.23Acres
Land
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17.23 Acres Lot
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What's special
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Leslie Davis 251-232-9999,
Keller Williams Mobile
Source: GCMLS,MLS#: 7771697
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 0
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Property
Features
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 17.23 Acres
- Dimensions: 403 x 240 x 146 x 308 x 290 x 1073 x
- Residential vegetation: Mixed
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 2803071000042
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Corporate Owner
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Airport/Runway, Golf, Near Schools, Near Shopping
- Subdivision: Metes & Bounds
Location
- Region: Mobile
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $1,200
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Ferry
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Orchard Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10Cl Scarborough Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 2/10Mattie T Blount High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.7 mi
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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- Alabama
- Mobile County
- Mobile
- 36608
- Ferry
- 7203 Howells Ferry Rd




