Mobile County property record for 526 Velma St, Mobile, AL 36610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 792 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,760 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,500 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $214 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | R022902440016202 |
| Primary APN | R022902440016202 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 792 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 792 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 5,760 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 88 sqft |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
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| Account Number | 682167 |
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| Street Address | 526 VELMA ST |
| City | MOBILE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36610-4724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLK 3 ELIZABETH HGTS MBK 4/230 GRT SEC 44 T4S R1W #SEC 44 T4S R1W #MP29 02 44 0 016 |
| Legal Range | 04S |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 44 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELIZABETH HGTS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | MOBILE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1195 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
526 Velma St is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2014.
Source: Mobile County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1212, THEODORE, AL 36590-1212 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201415702 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7133 / 1451 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 526 Velma St was $214, up 10.3% from the year before.
Source: Mobile County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Mobile County |
| Municipality | Prichard City |
| Unified School District | Mobile County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $214.00 (+10.31%) | $3,320 (+5.06%) Land $800 Building $2,520 | $16,600 (+5.06%) Land $4,000 Building $12,600 |
| 2024 | $194.00 (+40.58%) | $3,160 (+39.82%) Land $500 Building $2,660 | $15,800 (+39.82%) Land $2,500 Building $13,300 |
| 2023 | $138.00 | $2,260 Land $500 Building $1,760 | $11,300 Land $2,500 Building $8,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 526 Velma St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 1, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 526 Velma St is moderate, ranking above 46% 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 46% of the US · above 51% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 263 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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