Mobile County property record for 259 McDonald Ave, Mobile, AL 36604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,028 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $565,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,049 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale Jul 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R022910214003058 |
| Primary APN | R022910214003058 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,028 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,254 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,548 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,038 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 146 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 480 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 903632 |
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| Street Address | 259 MCDONALD AVE |
| City | MOBILE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36604-1617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 SQR 1 FLO CLAIRE SITUATED ON THE S/S OF GOVT ST W OF CATHERINE ST DBK 137 N S 272-277 #SEC 21 T4S R1W #MP29 10 21 4 003 |
| Legal Range | 04S |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | FLO CLAIRE |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | MOBILE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 903 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Midtown Historic District listed 2001 · 1,271 contributing resources · NRIS 01001293 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
259 McDonald Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2025.
Source: Mobile County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 MCDONALD AVE, MOBILE, AL 36604-1617 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer AUSTIN TITLE, ATC |
| Jul 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Oct 13, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer AUSTIN TITLE, ATC |
| Feb 2, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202567763 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 259 MCDONALD AVE, MOBILE, AL 36604-1617 |
| Document Number | 0000067763 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025067763 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | AUSTIN TITLE, ATC |
| 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 | 307 ANNABERG DR, YOUNGSVILLE, LA 70592-5883 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 259 MCDONALD AVE, MOBILE, AL 36604-1617 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Property Address | 259 MCDONALD AVE, MOBILE, AL 36604-1617 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000046846 |
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| Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021046846 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 259 MCDONALD AVE, MOBILE, AL 36604-1617 |
| Document Number | 0000065735 |
| Map Reference | MB 137 PG 272-277 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022065735 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | AUSTIN TITLE, ATC |
| 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 | 4967 PARKHOLLOW DR, 4967, BATON ROUGE, LA 70816-4670 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 259 MCDONALD AVE, MOBILE, AL 36604-1617 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Property Address | 259 MCDONALD AVE, MOBILE, AL 36604-1617 |
| Document Number | 0000006481 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 259 MCDONALD AVE MOBILE AL 366041617, MOBILE, AL 36604-1617 |
| Document Number | 0000006481 |
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| Date | Feb 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6481 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 6, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 259 McDonald Ave was $2,049 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Mobile County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| 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 | $2,049.00 (+1.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $33,170 (+1.13%) Land $3,000 Building $30,170 | $331,700 (+1.13%) Land $30,000 Building $301,700 |
| 2024 | $2,027.00 (+53.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $32,800 (+51.01%) Land $3,000 Building $29,800 | $328,000 (+51.01%) Land $30,000 Building $298,000 |
| 2023 | $1,323.00 Homeowner's exemption | $21,720 Land $3,000 Building $18,720 | $217,200 Land $30,000 Building $187,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 259 McDonald 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 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 259 McDonald Ave 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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