256 Michigan Avenue, Mobile, AL 36604

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256 Michigan Avenue,Mobile, AL 36604
$454,900
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,263 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: carrie diamond
Office: diamond properties
MLS#:7842019
Source:AL_MAAR

Price summary

  • Price:$454,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$106.71

About this home

Located in Mobile’s beloved Leinkauf Historic District, this remarkable Victorian home, built in 1897, is a true piece of history waiting for its next chapter. In 1978, the home was purchased by a couple who had lived and traveled around the world. It’s easy to imagine that they felt the same sense of awe upon entering this home that you will. A true time capsule of craftsmanship, character, and architectural details that cannot be replicated today. The owners, an engineer and interior decorator, began bringing this grand home back to life, updating the electrical, plumbing, sheetrock, and insulation so its beauty could be enjoyed for generations to come. Inside, the details tell the story. Original wood floors feature an intricate Greek key design, while extensive millwork and molding, stained glass windows, soaring 12-foot ceilings, and an impressive seven fireplaces showcase the craftsmanship of another era. The 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home also offers an unfinished third-story attic,...

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Home facts

  • Subdivision & Development:Glendale Park
  • Listing ID #:7842019
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:September 24, 2026 at 12:13 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Carpet, Hardwood
  • Dining Description:Butlers Pantry, Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Gas Cooktop
  • Living area:4,263 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

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

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Shingle
  • Building area:4,263 sq. ft.
  • Lot Features:Landscaped, Level
  • Architectural Style:Victorian
  • Foundation Description:Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Levels:2 Story

Schools

  • High school:Murphy
  • Middle school:Calloway Smith
  • Elementary school:Leinkauf

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$454,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$106.71

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Gas Cooktop
  • Amenities:Bookcases, Courtyard, Crown Molding, Electricity Available, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 ft Upper, Lighting, Near Schools, Window Treatments

Parking

  • Parking description:Driveway