653 N Carolina St, Mobile, AL, 36603
About This Home
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN THE HEART OF MOBILE! This previously remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers strong income-producing potential with the possibility of converting to a 3-bedroom for even greater rental cash flow. Major upgrades have already been taken care of, including a NEW ROOF in 2022, NEW HVAC in 2021, and fresh interior paint making this property move-in or rent-ready from day one. Conveniently located just minutes from Downtown Mobile, major interstates, restaurants, shopping, and local attractions, this home offers easy access for commuters, tenants, or anyone wanting to be near the growing energy of the city. Positioned near the interstate for quick travel throughout Mobile and the Gulf Coast, this property is ideal for investors looking to expand their portfolio or buyers searching for an affordable home with upside potential. Whether you’re looking for your next rental property, a starter home, or an opportunity to add value, 653 N Carolina St delivers affordability, location, and opportunity all in one package.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1983
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Electric Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: Laundry Room
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- High Ceilings 9 ft Main
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Vinyl
- Fireplace features: None
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,352
- Total interior livable area: 1,352 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 2910370003050
Features
- Levels: One
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Covered,Front Porch,Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 6,337 sqft
- Features: Back Yard,Front Yard
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
- Coastal Flooding
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- 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 | $581 | $6,972 |
| Home Insurance * | $222 | $2,664 |
| Property Taxes | $41 | $492 |
| Electricity | $240 | $2,881 |
| Total | $1,084 | $13,008 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Alabama FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | Price change | $115,000 |
| 2026-05-07 | Price change | $120,000 |
| 2024-11-18 | Listed for sale | $115,000 |
| 2023-03-22 | Sold | $89,000 |
| 2022-12-31 | Listed for sale | $90,000 |
| 2021-11-18 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-11-11 | Listed for rent | $1,000 |
| 2021-09-02 | Sold | $28,000 |
| 2021-07-28 | Listed for sale | $38,000 |
| 2021-07-08 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-06-17 | Listed for sale | $38,000 |
| 2021-05-18 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-03-15 | Listed for sale | $38,000 |
| 2004-06-18 | Sold | $50,000 |
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