159 S School St, Fairhope, AL 36532 Property Records

Baldwin County property record for 159 S School St, Fairhope, AL 36532

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,846 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size0.556 acres (24,215 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$600,000 (Dec 2019)
Tax Bill$2,307 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN46-03-37-0-008-060

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN46-03-37-0-008-060
Alternative APNs
  • 172430
  • 27228

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,846 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,699 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,639 sqft
FlooringHardwood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2022
Exterior MaterialFiber Cement Siding
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area24,215 sqft (0.556 acres)
Lot Dimensions145 ft deep x 167 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number172430
Street Address159 S SCHOOL ST
CityFAIRHOPE
StateAL
Zip36532-1818
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description167' X 145' LOT 6&7 BLK 2 CENTRAL PARK ADDN PB1 PG101 LYINGIN THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE GR SEC 37-T6S-R2E RP237 PG1347 & RP423 PG4
Legal SubdivisionCENTRAL PARK ADDN
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number6-7
JurisdictionBALDWIN AL
Township / Civil DivisionFAIRHOPE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3017
Census Tract11202

Owner

Source: Baldwin County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address251 S SCHOOL ST, FAIRHOPE, AL 36532
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 20, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 20, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20191801805
Prior Transfer DateDec 19, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0001801805
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBALDWIN AL
Recording DateDec 20, 2019
Property Address159 S SCHOOL ST, FAIRHOPE, AL 36532-1818
Document Number0001801805
Instrument DateDec 19, 2019
Instrument1801805
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 7, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$600.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address19720 QUAIL CREEK DR FAIRHOPE AL 365324850, FAIRHOPE, AL 36532-4850

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Baldwin County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateAlabama
CountyBaldwin County
MunicipalityFairhope City
Unified School DistrictBaldwin County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,307.00 (+1.72%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption
2025$2,268.00 (-30.02%)$57,900 (-29.85%) Land $41,040 Building $16,860$933,000 (+13.04%) Land $480,100 Building $452,900
2023$3,241.00 (-39.26%)$82,540 (-28.86%)$825,400 (+42.29%) Land $478,800 Building $346,600
2022$5,336.00 (-10.03%)$116,020$580,100 Land $410,400 Building $169,700
2021$5,931.00

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 18 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies22 units insured
incl. 4 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims9 (1979–2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 9
Most Recent ClaimAug 2016 · river or lake flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 43% of the US · above 46% of Alabama
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF FAIRHOPE
serves 59,850 people · EPA ID AL0000035
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionAug 2025
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 404 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: C Spire Wireless.

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