A three-story antebellum home and former inn located in Mobile, AL, is parading onto the market for $559,900. The Mardi Gras House is known for its iconic color scheme and proximity to the Mardi Gras festivities.

The Victorian stunner was commissioned in 1899 by Frank Petrinovich, who lived next door to the building site with his wife and children. Petrinovich worked as a tax collector and hired architect James Hutchisson to build his boarding house.

“Hutchisson was known for his work on several fine homes and local churches in Mobile, including St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church,” says the seller, Karen Cassidy. “It would be another 20 years before electricity came to the area, so early residents lived by candlelight in the evenings.”

In the century to follow, the five-bedroom home at 504 Church St. would be used as a boarding house, a single-family home, and an inn. The 3,269-square-foot house was in foreclosure in 2012 when Cassidy purchased it.

“It had no running water, no working appliances or central air, and broken windows,” Cassidy says. She set about restoring the house from the bottom up. She hired contractors to install all new floors, doors, and even the roof.

“All new appliances and HVAC were added,” Cassidy says. “Over the next 10 years, all five of the bathrooms would be fully renovated.”

Inside, the place is a true blend of historic charm and careful restoration. Victorian architectural details remain, including the wraparound porch, attic walk-up, and 11-foot ceilings.

The main floor features a grand foyer, traditional living room, and dining room with pocket doors. Original hardwood floors and hand-painted details are abundant throughout the home.

Room at the inn

Seeing a business opportunity on this 4,138-square-foot, mixed-use lot, Cassidy, who’s an engineer by trade, decided to open the Petrinovich Inn in January 2015. When the marketing for this name proved difficult, Cassidy changed the name to The Mardi Gras House. It was the perfect fit.

“The Mardi Gras parades roll along nearby Government Street, while the Mardi Gras balls take place at the Civic Center,” she says.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she began to cater to short-term renters. This rental was her second job, and she kept up the maintenance and upgrades on the property.

“The fact that it’s still standing and thriving is due to care and contribution to countless people, including owners, contractors, and renters,” Cassidy says.

“There are multiple ways the house could be used—single family, room rentals, offices, etc.,” she says. “This house has much more to give if properly cared for.”

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