The Whale House - Classic Island Cottage in Dauphin Island's Historic Village!
Welcome to the Whale House "” a cozy 1920 cottage with character, charm, and a whale plaque on the front to prove it. At approx. 835 sq ft, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home makes the most of every inch and sits right in the heart of Dauphin Island's old village.
From the cute front porch, step into a relaxed living room that flows into the front bedroom, with a quick left leading to the second bedroom where you'll find the full bath and a tucked-away washer/dryer. The large eat-in kitchen offers seating for 4-6, tile floors, a gas range, and a door that opens to a shady back porch with built-in bench seating "” perfect for morning coffee or laid-back evenings.
The spacious backyard includes a beautiful oak tree near the rear alley and is just two lots from the island bakery "” you can smell the bread baking. You're also just two blocks from Ship & Shore, local gift shops, and restaurants. Whether you walk, bike, or cruise in a golf cart, everything's easily within reach.
With its central location and flexible layout, the front of the home could potentially be used for a small business (with town approval), while living comfortably in the back "” a rare find on the island. Buyer is responsible for independently verifying all information.
Dauphin Island offers a unique coastal lifestyle "” sugar-white beaches, world-class fishing, incredible birdwatching, and easy access to Mobile, New Orleans, Biloxi, and Pensacola. Whether you're drawn to its history, charm, or slow island rhythm, the Whale House is a place to feel right at home.
All information provided about the property is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property Type(s):
Single Family
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Last Updated
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7/29/2025
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Tract
|
East Woods
|
|
Year Built
|
1920
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County
|
Mobile - AL
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SCHOOLS
| Elementary School |
Dauphin Island |
| Jr. High School |
Peter F Alba |
| High School |
Alma Bryant |
Price History
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Prior to Jul 29, '25
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$279,000 |
| Jul 29, '25 - Today |
$259,000 |
Additional Details
| AIR |
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Window Unit(s) |
| AIR CONDITIONING |
Yes |
| APPLIANCES |
Dishwasher , Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer |
| BASEMENT |
None |
| CONSTRUCTION |
Metal Siding, Wood Siding |
| EXTERIOR |
None |
| HEAT |
Central, Other |
| INTERIOR |
Eat-in Kitchen, Other |
| LOT |
7444 sq ft |
| LOT DESCRIPTION |
Back Yard, Cleared |
| PARKING |
None |
| POOL DESCRIPTION |
None |
| SEWER |
Public Sewer |
| STORIES |
1 |
| STYLE |
Bungalow |
| SUBDIVISION |
East Woods |
| TAXES |
1005 |
| UTILITIES |
Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available |
| VIEW |
Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION |
Trees/Woods |
| WATER |
Public |
Location
Listing provided by Grace Tyson with Grace Tyson Real Estate
All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed or warranted and should be independently verified. The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the IDX/RETS Program of the Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. IDX/RETSreal estate listings displayed which are held by other brokerage firms contain the name of the listing firm. The information being provided is for consumer’s personal, non-commercial use and will not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Copyright 2003 Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved.
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