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Historic Event Venue with Rooftop
For Sale
$6,500,000

351 Saint Francis St, Mobile, AL 36602

Five-story historic temple building with a rooftop event area, large ballroom, and upper-level offices and meeting spaces.

Property Size58,000 SF
Price / SF$112.07
Days on Market749

Property Features for 351 Saint Francis St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 58,000 SF

Building Details

Year Built 1921
Stories 5
Construction Egyptian Revival
Listing Agency: Roberts Brothers TREC
Listed By: Bryan Olson · License #144938
Source: Exprealty
Added: Jul 15, 2024 Changed: Jul 28 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 6:27PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

A circa 1921 Egyptian Revival temple building designed for the Scottish Rite, currently operating as an event space. The property features 5 stories totaling 58,000+/- square feet, plus a vast basement with tall ceilings. The first floor includes an expansive ballroom with seating for 1,000+/- people. Upper levels are a mix of office spaces, meeting rooms, restrooms, and storage rooms, while the top floor includes a large temple room and auditorium. The rooftop was originally used as an outdoor ballroom and outdoor theater, including a stage framed by Egyptian obelisks, and it offers views of downtown and water out to the bay.

The property is located in the heart of downtown at 351 Saint Francis St in Mobile, Alabama. It is listed on the National Registry of Historic Properties, and it is currently associated with historic tax credits and is subject to available historic tax grants.

The temple is being sold as-is, where-is, with buyer responsibility for verifying all measurements and relevant details.

Key Highlights

  • Circa 1921 Egyptian Revival temple building designed for the Scottish Rite by architect George B. Rogers.
  • 5 stories totaling 58,000 +/- SF, plus a vast basement with tall ceilings.
  • First‑floor expansive ballroom with seating for 1,000 +/- people.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Churches & religious facilities

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Garden Center HVAC Service Veterinary Clinic Skin Care Clinic Pet Grooming Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,921
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 36602, AL

910
Population
802
Households
1.1
Avg Household Size
56
Median Age
45%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
3.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
233
Density / Sq Mi
$35,000
Median Household Income
$48,523
Median Earnings
$596
Median Rent
$258,300
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Church & religious facility - Five-story historic temple building with a rooftop event area, large ballroom, and upper-level offices and meeting spaces.
Where is this church & religious facility located?
The property is located at 351 Saint Francis St Mobile, AL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $6,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Circa 1921 Egyptian Revival temple building designed for the Scottish Rite by architect George B. Rogers.; 5 stories totaling 58,000 +/- SF, plus a vast basement with tall ceilings.; First‑floor expansive ballroom with seating for 1,000 +/- people.
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