Mobile County property record for 1557 West Ave, Mobile, AL 36604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,130 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $13,400 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $609 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R022910281001088 |
| Primary APN | R022910281001088 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,130 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,130 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 340 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Account Number | 918868 |
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| Street Address | 1557 WEST AVE |
| City | MOBILE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36604-1633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 27 BLK 1 BATTERY HGTS DBK 156 P 562 #SEC 28 T4S R1W #MP29 10 28 1 001 |
| Legal Range | 04S |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | BATTERY HGTS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | MOBILE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 903 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Maysville Historic District listed 2013 · 586 contributing resources · NRIS 13000959 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1557 West Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2013.
Source: Mobile County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2206 DIVISION ST, MOBILE, AL 36617-2806 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201329478 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7026 / 1822 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1557 West Ave was $609, up 6.7% from the year before.
Source: Mobile County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Mobile County |
| Municipality | Mobile City |
| Unified School District | Mobile County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $609.00 (+6.65%) | $9,840 (+11.31%) Land $4,200 Building $5,640 | $49,200 (+11.31%) Land $21,000 Building $28,200 |
| 2024 | $571.00 (+5.94%) | $8,840 (+6%) Land $1,680 Building $7,160 | $44,200 (+6%) Land $8,400 Building $35,800 |
| 2023 | $539.00 | $8,340 Land $1,680 Building $6,660 | $41,700 Land $8,400 Building $33,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1557 West Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 17 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 1, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1979–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2005 · Hurricane Katrina |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1557 West Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MOBILE, BD. OF W&S COMM. OF THE serves 279,000 people · EPA ID AL0001005 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2023 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 609 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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