Mobile County property record for 253 West St, Mobile, AL 36604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,261 sqft · built 1912 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $427,400 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,194 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Jul 2021 Sale & Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R022910214002008 |
| Primary APN | R022910214002008 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,261 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,565 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Flooring | Other |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 507 sqft |
| Utility Building | 776 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | 902198 |
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| Old Parcel Number | R022910214002008 |
| Street Address | 253 WEST ST |
| City | MOBILE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36604-1629 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 SQR 2 FLO CLAIRE DBK 137 N S PGS 272-277 #SEC 21 T4S R1W #MP29 10 21 4 002 |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | FLO CLAIRE |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | MOBILE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 903 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Leinkauf Historic District listed 1987 · 305 contributing resources · NRIS 87000936 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
253 West St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Mobile County records, as of December 22, 2025
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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 430 SAINT LOUIS ST APT 210, 210, MOBILE, AL 36602-2514 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FEDERAL BANK FSB |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit COMMUNITY BANK OF MISSISSIPPI |
| Apr 6, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 10, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FEDERAL BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021048736 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Property Address | 253 WEST ST, MOBILE, AL 36604-1629 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000019605 |
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| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021019605 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL BANK FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | TUSCALOOSA, AL 35406 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 253 WEST ST, MOBILE, AL 36604-1629 |
| Document Number | 0000048736 |
| Map Reference | MB 137 PG 272-277 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021048736 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, GTC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 430 SAINT LOUIS ST # 210210, 210210, MOBILE, AL 36602-2512 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 8794 PROWLER CT, PENSACOLA, FL 32506-2935 |
| Document Number | 0000048737 |
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| Date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021048737 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BANK OF MISSISSIPPI |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 253 WEST ST, MOBILE, AL 36604-1629 |
| Document Number | 0000020982 |
| Map Reference | MB 137 PG 272-277 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021020982 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 253 WEST ST, MOBILE, AL 36604-1629 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 253 WEST ST, MOBILE, AL 36604-1629 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 253 WEST ST, MOBILE, AL 36604-1629 |
| Document Number | 0000047974 |
| Map Reference | MB 137 PG 272-27 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020047974 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 13 N PEABRON ST, 13, MOBILE, AL 36602 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 253 WEST ST, MOBILE, AL 36604-1629 |
| Document Number | 0000047975 |
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| Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020047975 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 West St was $5,194, up % 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 | $5,194.00 (+0.04%) | $81,640 (+0.02%) Land $7,200 Building $74,440 | $408,200 (+0.02%) Land $36,000 Building $372,200 |
| 2024 | $5,192.00 (+6.05%) | $81,620 (+6.06%) Land $7,200 Building $74,420 | $408,100 (+6.06%) Land $36,000 Building $372,100 |
| 2023 | $4,896.00 (-0.99%) | $76,960 (-0.98%) Land $7,200 Building $69,760 | $384,800 (-0.98%) Land $36,000 Building $348,800 |
| 2022 | $4,945.00 | $77,720 Land $7,200 Building $70,520 | $388,600 Land $36,000 Building $352,600 |
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 West St 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 October 1, 2025 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1979–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 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 West St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99.5% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 |
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| 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 538 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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