962 Government St, Mobile, AL, 36604
About This Home
Circa 1905 mansion envisioned by famed Mobile architect George B Rogers, the architect of Bellingrath Gardens and many local Mansions. This home will require much renovation to bring it back to its original splendor. This home originally featured pocket doors, in-laid parquet floors, coffered ceilings, a grand staircase with a backlit domed stained-glass ceiling and ornate plaster cornice. Some of the construction methods used, display a much earlier build date possibly a pre/post antebellum build date with post and beam / mortise and tenon framing. The home is essentially a shell at this point and will need much vision and dedication to bring it back. Property is zoned B1 which opens up many possibilities for new ideas & development. Building sits on a deep lot backing up to Conti Street. Seller has done much work to stabilize the structure. Come be part of the downtown revival. Listing agent must accompany all showings. Buyers to verify all information deemed important to the purchase of this property. Buyer responsible for verifying all measurements and relevant details.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1905
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Other
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: European,Mediterranean,Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Other
- Laundry features: None
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
Features
- High Ceilings 10 ft Main,High Ceilings 10 ft Upper,Tray Ceiling(s)
- Window features: None
- Flooring: Hardwood,Other
- Fireplace features: Decorative
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: None
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,620
- Total interior livable area: 4,620 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 2906400009387
- Special condition: Historical,Sold As/Is
Features
- Levels: Two
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: None
- Exterior features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Back Yard
- Lot size dimensions: 61 x 246 x 61 x 246
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: On Street,Parking Lot
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hurricane
- Lightning
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Alabama Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,006 | $12,072 |
| Home Insurance * | $275 | $3,300 |
| Property Taxes | $71 | $852 |
| Electricity | $516 | $6,203 |
| Total | $1,868 | $22,416 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Alabama FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-06 | Price change | $199,000 |
| 2025-09-30 | Listed for sale | $249,000 |
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