Mobile County property record for 159 Houston St, Mobile, AL 36606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,268 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,031 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,302 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R022907250008174 |
| Primary APN | R022907250008174 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,268 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,268 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,031 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 287 sqft |
| Utility Building | 144 sqft |
| Account Number | 818609 |
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| Street Address | 159 HOUSTON ST |
| City | MOBILE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36606-1481 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THAT PARCEL OF LAND BEING BDED BY A LINE DESC AS FOLL BEG AT A PT ON E/L HOUSTON ST 244.83 FT NLY FROM NE COR OF HOUSTON ST & |
| Legal Range | 04S |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST END |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | MOBILE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 902 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Midtown Historic District listed 2001 · 1,271 contributing resources · NRIS 01001293 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
159 Houston St is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Mobile County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1906 OLD GOVERNMENT ST, MOBILE, AL 36606-1369 |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202213155 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 159 HOUSTON ST, MOBILE, AL 36606-1481 |
| Document Number | 0000013155 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022013155 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 131 LEE ROAD 380, VALLEY, AL 36854-6676 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1655 DAUPHIN ST, MOBILE, AL 36604-1352 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Houston St was $1,302, up 4.2% 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 | $1,302.00 (+4.16%) | $20,360 (+4.2%) Land $7,000 Building $13,360 | $101,800 (+4.2%) Land $35,000 Building $66,800 |
| 2024 | $1,250.00 (-8.42%) | $19,540 (-8.43%) Land $7,200 Building $12,340 | $97,700 (-8.43%) Land $36,000 Building $61,700 |
| 2023 | $1,365.00 | $21,340 Land $7,000 Building $14,340 | $106,700 Land $35,000 Building $71,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 159 Houston St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 15 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1980–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1998 · rainfall accumulation |
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 159 Houston St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 99% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 538 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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