Mobile County property record for 253 Chicago Ave, Mobile, AL 36610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,226 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $247 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R022208440016400 |
| Primary APN | R022208440016400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,226 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,226 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 220709 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 CHICAGO AVE |
| City | MOBILE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36610-3802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 16 BLK 3 FRANKLIN PLACE MBK 4 P 228 #SEC 44 T3S R1W #MP22 08 44 0 016 |
| Legal Range | 03S |
| Legal Township | 03S |
| Legal Section | 44 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANKLIN PLACE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | MOBILE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 7700 |
253 Chicago Ave, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Mobile County records, as of September 15, 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 Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2521 COTA AVE, LONG BEACH, CA 90810-3232 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Chicago Ave was $247, up 11.3% from the year before.
Source: Mobile County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Mobile County |
| Municipality | Prichard City |
| Unified School District | Mobile County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $247.00 (+11.26%) | $3,880 (+7.18%) Land $800 Building $3,080 | $19,400 (+7.18%) Land $4,000 Building $15,400 |
| 2024 | $222.00 | $3,620 (-) Land $380 Building $3,240 | $18,100 (-) Land $1,900 Building $16,200 |
| 2023 | $222.00 | $3,620 Land $380 Building $3,240 | $18,100 Land $1,900 Building $16,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Chicago Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 40 (1979–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 28 of 40 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2008 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 253 Chicago Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | PRICHARD WATER WORKS BOARD serves 29,190 people · EPA ID AL0001015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF MOBILE, BD. OF W&S COMM. OF THE |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Jan 2026 |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 376 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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