552 S Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532 Property Records

Baldwin County property record for 552 S Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details1 ba · 2,364 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size5.6 acres (243,936 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$5,247 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2018 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN46-04-19-4-000-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN46-04-19-4-000-001
Alternative APNs
  • 001946
  • 26854
  • 1946

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,364 sqft Adjusted Area
1st Floor Area2,265 sqft
FlooringTerrazzo
Interior WallsMetal
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2004
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2004
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeRigid Frame Bar Joist
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area243,936 sqft (5.6 acres)
Quonset Hut640 sqft
Total Buildings5 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number1946
Street Address552 S SECTION ST
CityFAIRHOPE
StateAL
Zip36532-1610
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Legal Description5.7 AC(C) LOT 2 BIGHEAD INDUSTRIAL SITES MB12 PG116 SEC 19-T6S-R2E (QCD) IN#1327931 IN#1328566
Legal SubdivisionBIG HEAD INDUSTRIAL SITES
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionBALDWIN AL
Township / Civil DivisionFAIRHOPE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2037
Census Tract11202

Owner

552 S Section St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2018.

Source: Baldwin County records, as of October 20, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address20294 THOMPSON HALL RD, FAIRHOPE, AL 36532-5731
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateMar 14, 2018
Transfer Doc0001686200
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBALDWIN AL
Recording DateMar 23, 2018
Property Address556 S SECTION ST, FAIRHOPE, AL 36532-1610
Document Number0001686200
Map ReferenceMB12 PG116
Instrument DateMar 14, 2018
Instrument1686200
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 22, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address167 ETTLE ST, 167, FAIRHOPE, AL 36532-1800

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address20294 THOMAS HALL RD, FAIRHOPE, AL 36532

Mortgage

Document Number0001686201
DateMar 23, 2018
Instrument1686201
Lender
NameTRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term12 Months
DueMar 14, 2019
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 552 S Section St was $5,247, up 6.8% from the year before.

Source: Baldwin County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateAlabama
CountyBaldwin County
MunicipalityFairhope City
Unified School DistrictBaldwin County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,247.00 (+6.78%)
2025$4,914.00$158,220 Land $32,320 Building $125,900$791,100 Land $161,600 Building $629,500
2023$2,930.00 (+4.34%)$94,540 (+4.35%)$472,700 (+4.35%) Land $172,900 Building $299,800
2022$2,808.00 (+15.75%)$90,600$453,000 Land $162,500 Building $290,500
2021$2,426.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 552 S Section St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 115 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies252 units insured
incl. 137 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims129 (1978–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA24 of 129
Most Recent ClaimSep 2020 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Katrina, Aug 2005 · 60 claims
  • Hurricane Ivan, Sep 2004 · 15 claims
  • Hurricane Georges, Sep 1998 · 19 claims

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 552 S Section St is moderate, ranking above 65% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 65% of the US · above 85% of Alabama
Wildfire Likelihood0.3% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 FAIRHOPE
serves 59,850 people · EPA ID AL0000035
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionAug 2025
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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 112 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: C Spire Wireless, T-Mobile.

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