Mobile County property record for 5208 Ferndale Ave, Mobile, AL 36618
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,900 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,233 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R022802101003064 |
| Primary APN | R022802101003064 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,900 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,900 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 860 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Deck Area | 40 sqft |
| Patio Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 467122 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5208 FERNDALE AVE |
| City | MOBILE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36618-2329 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 85 RESUB OF LOTS 29 -41 INCL LOTS 81-86 INCL FOREST DALE SUB MBK 8 NS P 176 #SEC 10 T4S R2W #MP28 02 10 1 003 |
| Legal Range | 04S |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST DALE |
| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | MOBILE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 3406 |
5208 Ferndale Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Mobile County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5208 FERNDALE AVE, MOBILE, AL 36618-2329 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 10, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BRANCH BK&TR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202151122 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 18, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012112 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5208 FERNDALE AVE, MOBILE, AL 36618-2329 |
| Document Number | 0000051122 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 176 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021051122 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2023 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 25402 BABBIE RD, ANDALUSIA, AL 36421-7937 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1413 NW 18TH ST, BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015-6412 |
| Document Number | 0000051123 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021051123 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Property Address | 5208 FERNDALE AVE, MOBILE, AL 36618-2329 |
| Document Number | 0000016344 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000016344 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Book Page | 007490/000618 |
| Instrument | 16344 |
| Name | BRANCH BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Mar 22, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 5208 Ferndale Ave was $1,233 with exemptions applied, up 2.6% 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 | $1,233.00 (+2.58%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $22,180 (+2.54%) Land $2,000 Building $20,180 | $221,800 (+2.54%) Land $20,000 Building $201,800 |
| 2024 | $1,202.00 (+27.6%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $21,630 (+26.71%) Land $2,000 Building $19,630 | $216,300 (+26.71%) Land $20,000 Building $196,300 |
| 2023 | $942.00 (+6.68%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $17,070 (+6.55%) Land $2,000 Building $15,070 | $170,700 (+6.55%) Land $20,000 Building $150,700 |
| 2022 | $883.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $16,020 Land $2,000 Building $14,020 | $160,200 Land $20,000 Building $140,200 |
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 5208 Ferndale Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 5208 Ferndale Ave is moderate, ranking above 56% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · above 70% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 188 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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