#368841, Brent Baker, Listing office: Roberts Brothers, Inc Malbis
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About 255 Conception St N
Own a cherished piece of Mobile's architectural history with the 1857 Foote-Reynolds Federal Townhouse located in historic Detonti Square Historic District! A true Southern landmark among Mobile's architectural elite. The facade is adorned with ornate cast iron galleries, old Mobile brick, marble lintels, a dentil frieze, star bolts, and sandstone front porch and steps. This rare treasure features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, double parlor, dining room, kitchen, den, double gallery, and an additional guest quarters with rental income potential. This historically significant home radiates Southern elegance and stately charm at every turn. The side hall with double parlor is ideal for entertaining with soaring 13' ceilings, 10' pocket doors, floor length windows, heart pine flooring, eared architraves that crown the doors and windows and a majestic three-story staircase with mahogany handrails. Architectural details abound with marble mantels on both floors, crystal chandeliers, 1840's tiered chandelier, plaster ceiling medallions and plaster cornices, an extremely rare cast iron ceiling medallion in the dining room, an 1820's original kitchen hearth, a double rear gallery overlooking a New Orleans style courtyard with skyline views of downtown Mobile. An urban oasis in the heart of the city shaded by mature trees and surrounded with cast iron streetlights. This is more than a home - it's a living artifact. Now available for its fifth steward as only 4 owners have ever owned this home. You must see this house in person to appreciate all that it has to offer!
Highlights
Home typeOther
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
BasementYes
Lot size0.1161 Acres
Year built1856
ParkingDriveway
MLS #7602402
FireplaceDecorative, Gas Log, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other Room
ViewCity
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Interior: Bookcases, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 ft Main
- Fireplace: Decorative, Gas Log, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Parking: Driveway
- Waterfront: None
- View: City
- Exterior: Balcony, Courtyard, Private Yard, Rear Stairs
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $895,000
- Lot: Back Yard, Level, Zero Lot Line
- Year Built: 1856
- Lot Size: 0.1161 Acres
- MLS Number: 7602402
- MLS Name: GCMLS2
- Office Name: Sam Winter and Company, Inc
- Listing Agent: Stephen May
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Nearby schools
4
Howard Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.8 mi
•957 Dr Martin L King Jr Ave
10
W H Council Traditional School
Public Magnet PK-5
1.7 mi
•751 Wilkinson St
6
Leinkauf Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.9 mi
•1410 Monroe St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $34,444. Residents of Mobile, AL typically earn less than $<35k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
50%
<35k
34%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
9%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
81%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
12%
Married, No Kids
3%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
4%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
53%
35-64 yrs old
21%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Figure Skating
Pro Boxing
Continuing Education Courses
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Chico's
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
Bob Evans
Popeyes
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Oldsmobile
Dodge
What do the neighbors listen to?
Jazz
News
Urban Contemporary
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About 255 Conception St N
The listing price of 255 Conception St N property is $895,000.
The property 255 Conception St N is a house located in Mobile, Alabama, 36603.
Active Listing: 255 Conception St N is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 255 Conception St N are: Howard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), W H Council Traditional School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Leinkauf Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Calloway - Smith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Dunbar Creative Performing Arts (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Washington Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Williamson High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Murphy High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Leflore High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
The property at 255 Conception St N has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The year of construction for 255 Conception St N is 1856.
This home is located at 255 Conception St N in Mobile, AL and zip code 36603 in the Central Business District neighborhood. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $895,000.
Over 15 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Mobile, AL. In the same period over 42 listings were sold below the listed price and 16 listings were sold for the listed price. In June 2025 in Mobile, AL there were 23.5% more homes for sale than in May. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $245,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 10 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.