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255 Ellis Ave, Mobile, AL 36606 Property Records

Mobile County property record for 255 Ellis Ave, Mobile, AL 36606

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,338 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size0.229 acres (9,995 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$26,500 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$774 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2018 Line of Credit
Aug 2018 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNR022910282001029

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNR022910282001029
Alternative APNs
  • 29 10 28 2 001 029.XXX
  • 00922470
  • 922470

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,338 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,338 sqft
FlooringTile
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1986
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1986
Exterior MaterialOther
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypePier/Post & Beam
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,995 sqft (0.229 acres)
Garage Area324 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area81 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number922470
Street Address255 ELLIS AVE
CityMOBILE
StateAL
Zip36606-1601
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 3 ON ELLIS AV ACC TO PLAT THEREOF MADE BY DURANT ENGRNG CO ON JAN 4, 1939 WHICH PLAT IS ATTACHED TO DEED FROM LETTICE LEE LYON ET AL TO T B MCDONALD JR & REC IN DBK 282 N S PP 23-28 OF THE RECS IN THE OFC OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE MOBILE CO AL #SEC
Legal Range04S
Legal Township04S
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionBON AIRRICKARBY
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionMOBILE AL
Township / Civil DivisionMOBILE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract2400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Midtown Historic District
listed 2001 · 1,271 contributing resources · NRIS 01001293

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

255 Ellis Ave is owned by a company that bought it in August 2018.

Source: Mobile County records, as of October 9, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address7 N BROAD ST, D, MOBILE, AL 36602-1201
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 20, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
SMARTBANK
Aug 16, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
Aug 16, 2018Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 16, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 16, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 16, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201848241
Deed Book / Page7671 / 603
Prior Transfer DateJul 23, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000048240
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMOBILE AL
Property Address255 ELLIS AVE, MOBILE, AL 36606-1601
Document Number0000065331
Instrument DateNov 20, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 28, 2019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address7 N BROAD STATE RD #D MOBILE AL 36602, D, MOBILE, AL 36602

Mortgage

Document Number0000065331
DateNov 20, 2018
Instrument65331
Lender
NameSMARTBANK
TypeBank
AddressJACKSON, AL 36545
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueNov 19, 2033
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMOBILE AL
Recording DateAug 16, 2018
Property Address255 ELLIS AVE, MOBILE, AL 36606-1601
Document Number0000048241
Book / Page007671 / 000603
Instrument DateAug 8, 2018
Instrument48241
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 28, 2019

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$2.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address7 N BROAD ST #D MOBILE AL 366021220, D, MOBILE, AL 36602-1220

August 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionMOBILE AL
Recording DateAug 16, 2018
Property Address255 ELLIS AVE, MOBILE, AL 36606-1601
Document Number0000048240
Book / Page007671 / 000601
Instrument DateJul 23, 2018
Instrument48240
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedFeb 28, 2019

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$21.50
Additional
  • Notice of Trustee Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressPO BOX 7718 MOBILE AL 366700718, MOBILE, AL 36670-0718
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 255 Ellis Ave was $774, down 0.1% from the year before.

Source: Mobile County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateAlabama
CountyMobile County
MunicipalityMobile City
Unified School DistrictMobile County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$774.00 (-0.13%)$12,040 (-0.17%) Land $1,600 Building $10,440$60,200 (-0.17%) Land $8,000 Building $52,200
2024$775.00 (+6.6%)$12,060 (+6.73%) Land $1,600 Building $10,460$60,300 (+6.73%) Land $8,000 Building $52,300
2023$727.00$11,300 Land $1,600 Building $9,700$56,500 Land $8,000 Building $48,500

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 255 Ellis Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1979–1985)
Most Recent ClaimSep 1985 · Hurricane Elena

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

Wildfire risk around 255 Ellis Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Alabama
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF MOBILE, BD. OF W&S COMM. OF THE
serves 279,000 people · EPA ID AL0001005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2023
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jul 2023
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 538 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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