Mobile County property record for 556 Forest Ave, Mobile, AL 36617 · Last verified January 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 538 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,160 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $12,500 (Apr 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $195 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R02290244001431201 |
| Primary APN | R02290244001431201 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 538 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 538 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,160 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 286 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
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| Account Number | 672089 |
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| Old Parcel Number | R02290244001431201 |
| Street Address | 556 FOREST AVE |
| City | MOBILE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36617-3501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 KNIPPERS 1ST ADD TO MOBILE DBK 132 N S P 338-9 #SEC 44 T4S R1W #MP29 02 44 0 014 |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 44 |
| Legal Subdivision | KNIPPERS 1ST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | MOBILE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 702 |
Source: Mobile County records · APN R02290244001431201
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified January 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 558 FOREST AVE, MOBILE, AL 36617-3501 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Apr 01, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 01, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | WD4455-1456 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Mobile County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified January 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Mobile County |
| Municipality | Mobile City |
| Unified School District | Mobile County School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $195.00 (+6.56%) | $3,040 (+10.95%) Land $800 Building $2,240 | $15,200 (+10.95%) Land $4,000 Building $11,200 |
| 2024 | $183.00 (+9.58%) | $2,740 (+10.48%) Land $380 Building $2,360 | $13,700 (+10.48%) Land $1,900 Building $11,800 |
| 2023 | $167.00 | $2,480 Land $380 Building $2,100 | $12,400 Land $1,900 Building $10,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Mobile County (01097C), updated October 1, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 010970007021, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low above 6% of the US · above 2% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 2,778 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 413 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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