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Property Description
Welcome to this remarkable Dog River estate - a 4-bedroom, 4-bath, 2-half-bath, 4,500 sq ft home on nearly 3 private acres with deep-water access & stunning western views. Combining privacy, elegance, & waterfront living, the property begins with a gated entrance & wooded drive leading to a circular driveway & the stately facade of Old Mobile Brick with a sweeping columned front porch.Inside, tall ceilings, hardwood floors, crown moldings, & wood accents showcase fine craftsmanship. From the foyer, river views unfold, & every rear room opens to the covered porch spanning the length of the home for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The main level offers a welcoming living room with gas-log fireplace, formal dining, & a handsome study with fireplace. The primary suite provides comfort with separate baths & closets. A well-planned kitchen with Sub-Zero refrigerator, island, & breakfast area overlooks the water. A large laundry with sink & storage completes this level. Upstairs are two bedrooms with a Jack-&-Jill bath, a fourth with ensuite, a spacious bonus room, & generous attic spaces for expansion.Outdoor living features a sparkling saltwater pool with gas & heat pump systems for year-round enjoyment, plus a pool house with storage, shower, & golf cart space. Professionally landscaped grounds include full irrigation. On the water, the private wharf offers 6' depth, 50A power, bar, storage, water, three covered lifts (including a new 10,000lb lift with Gem Remote), & a slip for a 60' boat with room to expand.Additional structures include a detached studio apartment with kitchen & bath, two-car carport, two-bay enclosed storage with workshop, & another building with workshop & single-car carport. For peace of mind, a 40kW whole-house generator is included.This offering covers Lot 24 & the north half of Lot 25 in River Forest subdivision. A rare opportunity to own one of Dog River's finest estates - private, elegant, & ideal for entertaining on & off the water. Buyer to
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Full Property Details for 2427 River Forest Rd
General
- Sold For: $1,575,000
- Taxes: $7,836
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 934
- MLS ID: 384948
- Added to Site: 128 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Breakfast Bar, Bonus Room, Family Room, Entrance Foyer, Living Room, Detached Sep Living Suite, Ceiling Fan(s), En-Suite, High Ceilings, Internet, Split Bedroom Plan, Storage
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Den, Gas Log, Living Room, Gas
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Refrigerator w/Ice Maker, Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Carpet, Natural Stone, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Primary Bathroom: Separate Shower, Single Vanity
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: 1st Floor Primary, Multiple Walk in Closets, 20 x 14, Main, 280 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 2: 16 x 14, Second, 224 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 3: 19 x 14, Second, 266 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 4: 19 x 17, Second, 323 Sq. Ft.
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 20 x 15, Main, 300 Sq. Ft.
- Kitchen: 15 x 14, Main, 210 Sq. Ft.
- Dining Room: Breakfast Area-Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Separate Dining Room, 15 x 13, Main, 195 Sq. Ft.
- Laundry: Inside, Outside
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s), Security System
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Irrigation Sprinkler, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Storage, Termite Contract, Gas Grill
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch-Open, Rear Porch, Front Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Carports: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 3
- Covered Spaces: 5
- Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Double Carport, Double Garage, Golf Cart Garage, Single Carport, Automatic Garage Door
Location
- Area: Mobile County
- County: Mobile
- Subdivision: Dog River
- Cross Streets: Alba Club Road
- Driving Directions: South on DIP to right on Staples RD, to left on Alba Club RD, left on River Forest RD. House will be on the right.
School Information
- Elementary School: Dr. Robert W Gilliard
- Middle School: Pillans
- High School: Ben C Rain
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Electric (Cool), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating Type: Electric, Natural Gas, Central
Utilities
- Gas: Mobile Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Cable Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Wood Frame
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Building Size: 4500
- Square Feet: 4,500
- Sq. Ft. Source: Seller
- Year Built: 1990
- Property Condition: Resale
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Pool House, Guest Cottage, Storage
Lot Features
- Property View: Direct River Front
- Lot Size (Acres): 3
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 130,680
- Lot Dimensions: 140 x 1036 x 113 x 1040
- Lot Features: 1-3 acres, Wooded, Level, Few Trees, Waterfront, Bulkhead, Pier, Boat Lift, Subdivision
- Zoning: Single Family Residence
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Name: Dog River
- Water Front View: River Front
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $7,836
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Whole/Full
- Legal Description: LOT 24 & THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 25 RIVER FOREST SUBDIVISION MBK 3 PAGE 261
- Property ID: 3211400005008XXX
- Block: 4
- Lot Number: 4
Listed by L L B & B, Inc.
Sold by Rhodes Real Estate, Inc.
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Price & Sales History for 2427 River Forest Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/15/2025
Sold
$1,575,000
-16%
MLS
10/17/2025
Price Reduced
$1,875,000
-13.79%
MLS
9/09/2025
Listed
$2,175,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
2427 River Forest Road, Mobile, AL 36605 (MLS# 384948) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,575,000 on December 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 2427 River Forest Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Mobile? You can browse all Mobile real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

