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2871 Ralston Rd, Mobile, AL, 36606

2beds
1baths
962sqft
$140,000
$146price/sqft
$1,203/moest. monthly cost
$48,120/yrincome needed

About This Home

Don't miss this updated cottage located centrally in Mobile, near malls, shopping, restaurants and the interstate. 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, this charming home is waiting for you! Roof, windows, AC and electrical replaced in 2023. Home has vinyl flooring throughout, granite in the kitchen, tiled tub/shower-surround in bathroom, fenced front and back yard, and termite contract.

Getting Around

56
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
44
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
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Murphy High SchoolGrades 10-121.5 mi

Construction

Materials

  • Foundation: See Remarks,Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Cooktop
  • Laundry features: In Hall

Basement

  • Basement: None

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Other
  • Window features: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Fireplace features: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 962
  • Total interior livable area: 962 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 2908194003033

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: None
  • Exterior features: None
  • Spa features: None
  • Fencing: Back Yard,Front Yard
  • Has view: Yes
  • Waterfront features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 7,305 sqft
  • Features: Back Yard
  • Lot size dimensions: 60 x 120

Parking

  • Parking features: Driveway
  • 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
    HurricaneVery High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hurricane
Lightning
Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Tornado
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Alabama Counties

Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
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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 $707$8,484
Home Insurance *$206$2,472
Property Taxes $50$600
Electricity $240$2,881
Total$1,203$14,436
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$41,245/yr
40% on housing$36,090/yr
45% on housing$32,080/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

$146This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 36606$85
Mobile County$123

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 36606$117
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)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-24Price change$140,000
2026-07-13Price change$145,000
2026-07-03Listed for sale$150,000
2023-07-31Sold$135,000
2023-06-22Listed for sale$129,900
2023-03-01Sold$31,950
2023-02-03Listed for sale$40,000
2017-07-03Sold$29,000
2016-11-28Price change$31,900
2016-08-09Listed for sale$39,900
2010-08-11Listing removed$59,900
2010-02-19Price change$59,900
2010-01-20Listed for sale$64,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentMelissa Parker
BrokerageWaters Edge Rlty Cntrl Baldwin

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