Is a car needed in Sheldon, Mobile, AL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Sheldon, Mobile, AL?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Sheldon, Mobile, AL?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Sheldon, Mobile, AL quiet?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say it's quiet

Is Sheldon, Mobile, AL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Sheldon, Mobile, AL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do residents of Sheldon, Mobile, AL plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in Sheldon, Mobile, AL?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say streets are well-lit

Would people walk alone at night in Sheldon, Mobile, AL?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Sheldon, Mobile, AL have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Sheldon, Mobile, AL?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in Sheldon, Mobile, AL?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Sheldon, Mobile, AL walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 31% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Sheldon, Mobile, AL walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 28% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are there community events in Sheldon, Mobile, AL?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say there are community events

Is there wildlife in Sheldon, Mobile, AL?

As of early 2026, 11% of users say there's wildlife

OFF MARKET

7281 Lakeview Dr E
Mobile, AL 36695

Sheldon

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,564 sqft (on 0.62 acres)

$307,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

$307,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,564 sqft

(on 0.62 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1965

Lot Size

0.62 acres

Living Area

2,564 sqft

Price/Sqft

$120

Parking

Garage

Description

Enjoy lakefront living, fishing from your own dock, kayaking or just relaxing and enjoying quiet serenity from the deck of this renovated home in the sought after Baker school district. Located only minutes to shopping, entertainment, and restaurants, this wonderful home has something to meet just about every need. What is on the must have list? Extra living space? A huge recreation room? A man cave? A teen suite? An in-law suite? A media room? An art studio? A rental unit? This home provides space where one or more of these features can be a possibility. But let's start at the pretty front door where family and friends will be greeted and invited into the spacious open living area that is flooded with lots of natural light. This home is set up for entertaining with a dining area at one end of the large living area and an over-sized archway open to a tile floored den. With built in bookcases on one end of this room, it could be used for a play room, school room or additional dining area because it is completely open to the breakfast bar and kitchen. Filled with lots of light, pretty white cabinets, stainless appliances, two pantries, and an island, this kitchen is a chef's delight. The door from the den area leads to a covered deck that overlooks the lake and will be a fantastic place for an outdoor cook out or a place to relax and unwind after a stressful day. There is a first floor master that has fresh paint, two closets and an en suite bath where two updated vanities with marble counter tops will make getting ready for the day stress free. There is a first floor generous sized guest bedroom with an en suite bath that features a marble topped vanity and new fixtures. On the lower level is a massive wood floored bonus room where large windows provide an amazing view of Optimist Lake. A door leads to an open and a covered patio for outdoor entertaining. There are two additional bedrooms on this level both with new paint, new carpet, and nice sized closets. There is a fresh and clean full bath for the convenience of guests. The laundry area is on this level and a walk out to the two car side entry attached garage with a workshop area. There is loads of storage inside and out in this amazing home. Come visit 7281 Lakeview Drive East and be ready to make this lakeside retreat your new address.

7281 Lakeview Dr E, Mobile, AL 36695 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,564 sqft single-family home in Sheldon, built in 1965. It last sold for $185,500 on Dec 7, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $307,600, with a rent estimate of $2,116/month.

Home Details for 7281 Lakeview Dr E

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Other, Electric, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Carpet, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities Dishwasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1965Year Updated: 1989
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.62 acres

Price History for 7281 Lakeview Dr E

Date	Price	Event	Source
12/07/2018	$185,500	Sold	Baldwin Realtors #271095
Recording Date 12/07/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/15/2018	$194,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/03/2018	$199,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

06/09/2017	$199,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Mobile

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$217K

$3.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

Price per sq ft

$132

$3MoM

Available listings

1060

18MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$814
Assessment	$203,500

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 7281 Lakeview Dr E

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
571 Becky Ln, Mobile, AL	0.24	Single-Family Home	$277,000	11/19/25	4	3	2,304
7395 Lakeview Dr E, Mobile, AL	0.17	Single-Family Home	$185,600	01/23/26	3	2	1,971
515 Lakeview Dr W, Mobile, AL	0.14	Single-Family Home	$264,300	03/26/26	3	2	2,440
7200 Pine Barren Ct, Mobile, AL	0.56	Single-Family Home	$244,000	03/05/26	4	2	1,919
7183 Pine Barren Ct, Mobile, AL	0.62	Single-Family Home	$230,000	03/25/26	3	2	2,108
7370 Border Cir N, Mobile, AL	0.59	Single-Family Home	$240,000	05/28/26	3	2	1,644
6657 Hounds Run N, Mobile, AL	0.87	Single-Family Home	$187,100	04/10/26	4	2	2,157
530 Lakeview Woods Dr, Mobile, AL	0.28	Single-Family Home	$257,000	11/06/25	4	2	1,918

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $259,700
4 bd
2 ba
2,800 sqft
7291 Lakeview Dr E,
Mobile, AL 36695
OFF MARKET
Est. $240,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,889 sqft
7311 Lakeview Dr E,
Mobile, AL 36695
OFF MARKET
Est. $283,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,819 sqft
7321 Lakeview Dr E,
Mobile, AL 36695
OFF MARKET
Est. $257,300
4 bd
1 ba
2,438 sqft
399 Lakeview Dr W,
Mobile, AL 36695
OFF MARKET
Est. $233,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,894 sqft
411 Lakeview Dr W,
Mobile, AL 36695
OFF MARKET
Est. $268,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,902 sqft
417 Lakeview Dr W,
Mobile, AL 36695
OFF MARKET
Est. $292,100
4 bd
3 ba
2,488 sqft
7271 Lakeview Dr E,
Mobile, AL 36695
OFF MARKET
Est. $204,300
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,512 sqft
7261 Lakeview Dr E,
Mobile, AL 36695
OFF MARKET
Est. $226,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,766 sqft
7251 Lakeview Dr E,
Mobile, AL 36695
OFF MARKET
Est. $219,700
1 ba
1,905 sqft
7241 Lakeview Dr E,
Mobile, AL 36695
OFF MARKET
Est. $225,300
1 ba
2,179 sqft
7231 Lakeview Dr E,
Mobile, AL 36695
OFF MARKET
Est. $362,100
2 ba
2,899 sqft
7221 Lakeview Dr E,
Mobile, AL 36695

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Neighborhood Overview

Sheldon

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What Locals Say about Sheldon

At least 13 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say car is needed
89 % Say parking is easy
85 % Say yards are well-kept
74 % Say it's quiet
68 % Say it's dog friendly
67 % Say there's holiday spirit
65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
63 % Say streets are well-lit
60 % Say people would walk alone at night
54 % Say there are sidewalks
47 % Say kids play outside
44 % Say neighbors are friendly
31 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
28 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
25 % Say there are community events
11 % Say there's wildlife

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C Cooper
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1y ago
"Close proximity to schools, hospitals, restaurants, shopping, doctors, urgent car, vet, fast food, banking, etc....."
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C Cooper
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1y ago
"Pet friendly and safe for pets. Other neighbors do not allow pets to roam. Everyone is very friendly to other peoples pets when out walking the neighborhood and there is a nearby dog park with big dog/little dog open play areas and doggie drink fountains."
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Alyceholiday
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6y ago
"Very friendly! Neighbors look out for each other but don't interfere. Great neighborhood for families. "
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Alyceholiday
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6y ago
"Friendly folks in the neighborhood, but they don't intrude. Parking can be a challenge, but everyone works together to make it safe and efficient. "
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Chillburn7
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6y ago
"The neighborhood location is close to all the stores one needs as well as the airport. The neighborhood is wonderful."
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Bturrens
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6y ago
"Moderate traffic on weekdays. Some congestión around streets with schools. Numerous routes to take you where you need to go."
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Alexis M.
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6y ago
"Area is pretty safe. No issues there. Some of the people in the area are nice enough, others are not at all. People generally stay to themselves here. Neighborhood is typically all kept."
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Deseno00
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7y ago
"It’s by a lot of great businesses, hospitals, police station, and entertainment. It is also quiet, with nice homes."
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