A cherished piece of Mobile's architectural history with the 1857 Foote-Reynolds Federal Townhouse located in historic Detonti Square Historic District! A true Southern landmark among Mobile's architectural elite. The facade is adorned with ornate cast iron galleries, old Mobile brick, marble lintels, a dentil frieze, star bolts, and sandstone front porch and steps. This rare treasure features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, double parlor, dining room, kitchen, den, double gallery, and an additional guest quarters with rental income potential. This historically significant home radiates Southern elegance and stately charm at every turn. The side hall with double parlor is ideal for entertaining with soaring 13' ceilings, 10' pocket doors, floor length windows, heart pine flooring, eared architraves that crown the doors and windows and a majestic three-story staircase with mahogany handrails. Architectural details abound with marble mantels on both floors, crystal chandeliers, 1840's tiered chandelier, plaster ceiling medallions and plaster cornices, an extremely rare cast iron ceiling medallion in the dining room, an 1820's original kitchen hearth, a double rear gallery overlooking a New Orleans style courtyard with skyline views of downtown Mobile. An urban oasis in the heart of the city shaded by mature trees and surrounded with cast iron streetlights. This is more than a home - it's a living artifact. Now available for its fifth steward as only 4 owners have ever owned this home. You must see this house in person to appreciate all that it has to offer!
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Price cut: $50K (12/4)
$745,000
255 N Conception St, Mobile, AL 36603
5beds
4,310sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1856
5,057.32 Square Feet Lot
$692,700 Zestimate®
$173/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ornate cast iron galleriesOld mobile brickStar boltsHeart pine flooringOriginal kitchen hearthDouble parlorMarble mantels
- 186 days |
- 1,103 |
- 65 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 07, 2025 at 01:10pm
Listed by:
Stephen May 251-209-4028,
Sam Winter and Company, Inc
Source: GCMLS,MLS#: 7602402
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 ft Main
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Windows: Shutters, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Gas Log, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,310
- Total interior livable area: 4,310 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony, Courtyard, Private Yard, Rear Stairs
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Brick,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,057.32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 39 x 135 x 39 x 136
- Features: Back Yard, Zero Lot Line
Details
- Additional structures: Second Residence
- Parcel number: 2906400002050
- Special conditions: Historical
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Brick Front
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1856
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Beltline, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Subdivision: Detonti Square Historic
Location
- Region: Mobile
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $173/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $297,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,776
- Date on market: 6/24/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$692,700
$658,000 - $727,000
$3,492/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Price change | $745,000-6.3%$173/sqft |
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| 10/23/2025 | Price change | $795,000-6.5%$184/sqft |
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| 8/7/2025 | Price change | $850,000-5%$197/sqft |
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| 6/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $895,000+145.2%$208/sqft |
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| 10/29/2010 | Sold | $365,000$85/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,776 +5.3% | $59,460 +5.3% |
| 2023 | $3,586 +4.7% | $56,480 +4.7% |
| 2022 | $3,424 | $53,920 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,111/mo
Principal & interest
$3583
Property taxes
$267
Home insurance
$261
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Central Business District
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Florence Howard Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Calloway Smith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Ben C Rain High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.3 mi
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