Mobile County property record for 253 Chidester Ave, Mobile, AL 36607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,225 sqft · built 1989 |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,271 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R022907230004052 |
| Primary APN | R022907230004052 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,225 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,503 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,443 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Pool Area | 480 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Deck Area | 324 sqft |
| Patio Area | 324 sqft |
| Utility Building | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | 772872 |
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| Old Parcel Number | R022907230004052 |
| Street Address | 253 CHIDESTER AVE |
| City | MOBILE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36607-2116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THAT PART LOTS 9-10 BLK 2 PARK PLACE DBK 102 N S P 571 DESC AS FOLL COM AT NE COR OF ST LOT 9 SD PT ALSO BEING TH SW COR OF |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK PLACE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-10 10 |
| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | MOBILE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 2502 |
253 Chidester Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2007.
Source: Mobile County records, as of December 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 CHIDESTER AVE, MOBILE, AL 36607-2116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| 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 | Aug 10, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2007 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 3, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007062212 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4953 / 0668 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Chidester Ave was $1,271 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Mobile County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| 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 | $1,271.00 (+3.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $20,910 (+3%) Land $3,600 Building $17,310 | $209,100 (+3%) Land $36,000 Building $173,100 |
| 2024 | $1,233.00 (+13.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $20,300 (+12.9%) Land $3,600 Building $16,700 | $203,000 (+12.9%) Land $36,000 Building $167,000 |
| 2023 | $1,084.00 Homeowner's exemption | $17,980 Land $3,000 Building $14,980 | $179,800 Land $30,000 Building $149,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Chidester 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 37 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 37 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 101 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 47 of 101 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · 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 Chidester Ave is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 49% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 425 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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