7820 Fordham Road, Mobile, AL 36619

$580,000

IN-LAW SUITE/APARTMENT Welcome to a rare, one-owner custom home where every room holds decades of love, memories, and timeless character. Built in 1978 with no expense spared, this ranch-style home sits proudly on 2.6 acres and offers a warm mid-century feel from the moment you arrive. The… Read More expansive front yard immediately captures your imagination—picture a sweeping circular drive, private entry gate, and the inviting presence this home could showcase. Step inside the foyer, and to your left you’ll find the formal living room and separate dining room. This is a space full of stories—where a towering Christmas tree once stood in the large bay window and where family celebrations, bridal showers, and holiday dinners took place. A charming 1970s light fixture still hangs in the very spot where a baby grand piano once sat. From here, the flow leads into the kitchen, open to a cozy family room with wood flooring, a gas-log fireplace, and French doors leading out to the covered patio. The kitchen features abundant cabinetry, an island, and a serving window into the breakfast area—perfect for morning coffee with a view of the acreage and pool. Just off this space is a flexible bedroom with closet, ideal for an office, playroom, or guest room. A laundry room and storage area connect seamlessly to the attached two-car side-entry garage. On the opposite side of the home, a split-level design leads upward to the primary suite and three additional spacious bedrooms. The cast-iron stair railings—rescued from a historic Mobile home in 1978—adds a unique touch of heritage. Each bedroom includes built-in drawers in the closets, and a full bathroom serves this wing. The master bedroom is truly impressive—oversized and crafted with a sense of luxury, featuring historic solid brass chandeliers and sconces, intricate details, and a private balcony overlooking the backyard. The fixtures throughout this suite offer a timeless “old money” elegance rarely found today. Take the split level down, and you’ll discover an incredible bonus: a separate living area that can serve as an in-law suite, rental apartment, or private guest quarters. Complete with its own living room, dining area, two bedrooms, full kitchen, full bathroom, and handicap-accessible roll-in shower, this level features French doors for a private entrance and exit. Out back, the property extends to the second fence and overlooks the in-ground liner pool. Landscaping frames the views beautifully, and recent updates include a replaced septic tank and lines, a newer roof, and a new HVAC system for the upstairs level. This home was built with craftsmanship, pride, and vision—and now awaits someone ready to update, personalize, and bring its incredible character back to life. Come see the potential and the memories waiting to be made. Read Less

Courtesy of Carrie Diamond, Diamond Properties 251-473-1180

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Dec 12, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Lot Size

2.6 Acres

Year Built

1978

MLS Number

7688296

Additional Details

Property Access

Accessibility Features: "None", Road Frontage Type: "County Road", Road Surface Type: "Paved"

Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: "Dishwasher", "Disposal", "Electric Range", "Microwave", "Refrigerator"

Basement

Basement: "None"

Building

Building Area Total: 5009, Construction Materials: "Brick 4 Sides", Other Structures: "Storage", Year Built: 1978

Community

Community Features: "Near Schools", "Near Shopping"

Cooling

Cooling: "Ceiling Fan(s)", "Central Air", Cooling Included

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: "Lighting", "Private Entrance", "Rain Gutters", "Storage", Patio And Porch Features: "Covered", "Patio"

Fence

Fencing: "Back Yard", "Chain Link", "Fenced"

Fireplaces

Fireplace Included

Floors

Flooring: "Carpet", "Ceramic Tile", "Hardwood", "Laminate"

Foundation

Foundation Details: "Slab"

Garage

Attached Garage, Garage Included

Heating

Heating: "Central", Heating Included

Interior Features

Interior Features: "Bookcases", "Disappearing Attic Stairs", "Double Vanity", "Entrance Foyer", "Walk-In Closet(s)", "Other"

Laundry

Features: "Laundry Room", "Main Level"

Lot

Lot Features: "Back Yard", "Front Yard", "Landscaped", "Level", "Rectangular Lot", Lot Size Acres: 2.6, Lot Size Area: 2.6, Lot Size Dimensions: 180 x 632, Lot Size Square Feet: 113256, Lot Size Units: Acres, Parcel Number: 340613100004601

Energy Saving

Green Energy Efficient: "None"

Parking

Parking Features: "Attached", "Garage Faces Side"

Pool

Pool Features: "In Ground", "Private"

Property

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence, Topography: Level, View: "Pool", Waterfront Features: "None"

Roof

Roof: "Shingle"

Sewer

Sewer: "Septic Tank"

Spa

Spa Features: "None"

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: 1511

Utilities

Electric: "110 Volts", Utilities: "Electricity Available", "Natural Gas Available", "Water Available", Water Source: "Public"

Windows

Window Features: "Bay Window(s)", "Double Pane Windows", "Window Treatments"

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