Houston County property record for 253 Melrose Ln, Dothan, AL 36303
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,458 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (7,147 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $586 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Mortgage May 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-05-21-3-000-003-052 |
| Primary APN | 10-05-21-3-000-003-052 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,458 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,458 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,147 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 253 MELROSE LN |
|---|---|
| City | DOTHAN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36303-5517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 BLK B RICHMOND PARK SUB |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHMOND PARK |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | DOTHAN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2050 |
| Census Tract | 41400 |
253 Melrose Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2016.
Source: Houston County records, as of May 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 MELROSE LN, DOTHAN, AL 36303-5517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HUD |
| May 4, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RENASANT BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016767-0599 |
| Deed Book / Page | 767 / 599 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Property Address | 253 MELROSE LN, DOTHAN, AL 36303-5517 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 002816/121 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Book Page | 2816/121 |
| Instrument | 2816-0121 |
| Name | HUD |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 348 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 253 MELROSE LN, DOTHAN, AL 36303-5517 |
| Document Number | 000879/358 |
| Book / Page | 879 / 358 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 64 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 0879-0358 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 163 RIDGECREST LOOP, DOTHAN, AL 36301-6048 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 MELROSE LN, DOTHAN, AL 36303-5517 |
| Document Number | 002734/227 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2734/227 |
| Instrument | 2734-0227 |
| Name | RENASANT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Melrose Ln was $586 with exemptions applied, up 3.9% from the year before.
Source: Houston County assessment roll, as of May 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Houston County |
| Municipality | Dothan City |
| Unified School District | Dothan City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $586.00 (+3.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $17,820 (+3.6%) | $178,100 (+3.61%) Land $17,500 Building $160,600 |
| 2024 | $564.00 (+7.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $17,200 (+2.99%) | $171,900 (+3%) Land $17,500 Building $154,400 |
| 2023 | $524.00 (+21.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $16,700 (+19.29%) | $166,900 (+19.3%) Land $17,500 Building $149,400 |
| 2022 | $431.00 Homeowner's exemption | $14,000 | $139,900 Land $17,500 Building $122,400 |
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 253 Melrose Ln 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 July 14, 2020 · 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 | 5 in force |
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 Melrose Ln 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 80% of the US · lower than 91% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 DOTHAN UTILITIES serves 97,146 people · EPA ID AL0000681 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 168 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| C Spire Wireless Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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