Baldwin County property record for 253 Morphy Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,700 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,933 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $595,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $10,174 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage Jul 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 46-03-37-0-006-046.504 |
| Primary APN | 46-03-37-0-006-046.504 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,700 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 900 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,933 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 60.1 ft wide |
| Utility Building | 36 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 370844 |
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| Street Address | 253 MORPHY AVE |
| City | FAIRHOPE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36532-2304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 60.1' X 132' THE E 58' OF LOT 4 AND THE W 2' OF LOT 5 BLK 29 DIV 2 FST IN THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE GR SEC 37-T6S-R2E (WBOS)LEASE |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRHOPE SINGLE TAX - 02 |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | BALDWIN AL |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRHOPE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 11202 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Fairhope Bayfront District listed 1988 · 118 contributing resources · NRIS 88001003 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
253 Morphy Ave is owned by a company that bought it in July 2013.
Source: Baldwin County records, as of April 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 91206, MOBILE, AL 36691-1206 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TRUSTMARK NAT'L BK |
| Jul 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit IBERIABANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20131412061 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BALDWIN AL |
| Property Address | 253 MORPHY AVE, FAIRHOPE, AL 36532-2304 |
| Document Number | 0001815545 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 253 MORPHY AVE FAIRHOPE AL 365322304, FAIRHOPE, AL 36532-2304 |
| Document Number | 0001815545 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1815545 |
| Name | TRUSTMARK NAT'L BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | JACKSON, MS 39225 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 27, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BALDWIN AL |
| Property Address | 253 MORPHY AVE, FAIRHOPE, AL 36532-2304 |
| Document Number | 0001713195 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 253 MORPHY AVE FAIRHOPE AL 365322304, FAIRHOPE, AL 36532-2304 |
| Document Number | 0001713195 |
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| Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1713195 |
| Name | IBERIABANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Aug 9, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Morphy Ave was $10,174.
Source: Baldwin County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Baldwin County |
| Municipality | Fairhope City |
| Unified School District | Baldwin County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,174.00 | $221,180 Land $89,600 Building $131,580 | $1,105,900 Land $448,000 Building $657,900 |
| 2023 | $8,821.00 (+16.77%) | $191,780 (+16.78%) | $958,900 (+16.78%) Land $427,000 Building $531,900 |
| 2022 | $7,554.00 (+16.59%) | $164,220 | $821,100 Land $392,000 Building $429,100 |
| 2021 | $6,479.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 253 Morphy Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 17 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2020 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1979–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2005 · Hurricane Katrina |
| 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 Morphy Ave is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 46% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 FAIRHOPE serves 59,850 people · EPA ID AL0000035 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 294 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| C Spire Wireless Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 |
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