Mobile County property record for 509 Chin St, Mobile, AL 36610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,116 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.369 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,097 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $82 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R022902440003189 |
| Primary APN | R022902440003189 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,116 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,116 sqft |
| Basement Area | 160 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.369 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Account Number | 626950 |
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| Old Parcel Number | R022902440003189 |
| Street Address | 509 CHIN ST |
| City | MOBILE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36610-3533 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1, 2, 3, & 4 BLOCK 2 EAST HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION DBK 156 PG 594 |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 44 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-4 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | MOBILE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1055 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Africatown Historic District listed 2012 · 253 contributing resources · NRIS 12000990 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
509 Chin St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2005.
Source: Mobile County records, as of December 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1911 JONES AVE, MOBILE, AL 36617-2937 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 4, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | TD5866-1610 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 23, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 99062963 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Chin St was $82, up 5.1% 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 | $82.00 (+5.13%) | $1,200 (+11.11%) Land $1,200 | $6,000 (+11.11%) Land $6,000 |
| 2024 | $78.00 (+56%) | $1,080 (+68.75%) Land $1,080 | $5,400 (+68.75%) Land $5,400 |
| 2023 | $50.00 | $640 Land $640 | $3,200 Land $3,200 |
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 509 Chin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 271 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 97 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 97 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 271 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 16 of 271 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 509 Chin St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 99% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | PRICHARD WATER WORKS BOARD serves 29,190 people · EPA ID AL0001015 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF MOBILE, BD. OF W&S COMM. OF THE |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Jan 2026 |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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