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5801 Fairfax Rd S, Mobile, AL, 36608

4beds
5baths
5,300sqft
$749,000
$141price/sqft
$5,437/moest. monthly cost
$217,480/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to the Marceaux Home, a rare opportunity to create a true estate property in the highly desirable Fairfax neighborhood. Situated on a large estate-sized lot, this impressive 5,300 square foot residence offers the perfect canvas to design and build the luxury home of your dreams. With 4 spacious bedrooms and 4 bathrooms already framed within its expansive footprint, the home has been taken down to the studs and is ready for a complete transformation. This blank slate allows the next owner, builder, or visionary to craft a custom estate tailored to their exact taste and style without the limitations of existing finishes. The stately structure, generous square footage, and beautiful setting provide the foundation for what can become a truly remarkable residence. Whether you envision a grand modern renovation, a timeless traditional estate, or a showpiece home designed for entertaining, the possibilities here are endless. Opportunities like this are rare—bring your vision and turn the Marceaux Home into your permanent estate in one of the area’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Some photos have been edited/altered using AI. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.

Getting Around

40
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
43
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
7/10
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Murphy High SchoolGrades 10-125.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1976

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Traditional
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Other
  • Laundry features: Laundry Room

Basement

  • Basement: None

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Living Space Available
  • Flooring: None
  • Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: None
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 5,300
  • Total interior livable area: 5,300 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 2805214002027

Features

  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Patio
  • Spa features: None
  • Fencing: None
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Other
  • Waterfront features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 1.72 Acres
  • Features: Back Yard,Corner Lot,Front Yard
  • Lot size dimensions: 344 x 296 x 70 x 171

Parking

  • Parking features: None

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
    HurricaneRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hurricane
Heat Wave
Lightning
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Alabama Counties

Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
Tropical Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,787$45,444
Home Insurance *$789$9,468
Property Taxes $268$3,216
Electricity $593$7,116
Total$5,437$65,244
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$186,411/yr
40% on housing$163,110/yr
45% on housing$144,986/yr

Alabama FAIR Plan Programs

Alabama FAIR Plan

Covered
None
Add-on available
WildfireWildfire
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How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 6.0%
6.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.5%
1.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$141This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 36608$147
Mobile County$123

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 36608$160
Mobile County$135

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-03-16Listed for sale$799,000
2024-10-01Listing removed$999,995
2023-12-11Listed for sale$999,995

For Sale by Agent

AgentKatie Sondag
BrokerageSweet Willow Realty

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