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 Buyer to verify all inform
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$525,000
7221 Howells Ferry Rd, Mobile, AL 36618
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17.23Acres
Unimproved Land
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17.23 Acres Lot
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What's special
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Leslie Davis Main:251-662-5660,
Keller Williams - Mobile
Source: Baldwin Realtors,MLS#: 397603
Facts & features
Interior
Features
- Has basement: No
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 17.23 Acres
- Dimensions: 403.8 x 240 x 146 x 308 x
- Features: Land, 10-25 acres
Details
- Parcel number: 2803071000042XXX
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Water Available
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mobile
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $114,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,200
- Price range: $525K - $525K
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
- Listing terms: Corporate Owned
- Ownership: Whole/Full
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000+2816.7% |
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| 2/22/1999 | Sold | $18,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,106 | $22,800 |
| 2024 | $1,106 -24% | $22,800 -24% |
| 2023 | $1,455 | $30,000 |
| 2022 | $1,455 +25% | $30,000 +25% |
| 2021 | $1,164 | $24,000 |
| 2020 | $1,164 | $24,000 |
| 2019 | $1,164 | $24,000 |
| 2018 | $1,164 | $24,000 |
| 2017 | $1,164 | $24,000 |
| 2016 | $1,164 | $24,000 |
| 2013 | $1,164 | $24,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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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: 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
- 36618
- Ferry
- 7221 Howells Ferry Rd




