Mobile County property record for 838 Criterion St, Mobile, AL 36610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 998 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,892 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $360 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R022902440004169 |
| Primary APN | R022902440004169 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 998 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 998 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,892 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 175 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 175 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Utility Building | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 628887 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 838 CRITERION ST |
| City | MOBILE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36610-3406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLK 2 CARY PL DBK 156 P 596 #SEC 44 T4S R1W #MP29 02 44 0 004 |
| Legal Range | 04S |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 44 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAWTHON ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | MOBILE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 7600 |
838 Criterion St, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Mobile County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 842 CRITERION ST, MOBILE, AL 36610-3406 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Criterion St was $360, up 5.6% 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 | $360.00 (+5.57%) | $5,700 (+2.52%) Land $800 Building $4,900 | $28,500 (+2.52%) Land $4,000 Building $24,500 |
| 2024 | $341.00 (+23.55%) | $5,560 (+23.56%) Land $500 Building $5,060 | $27,800 (+23.56%) Land $2,500 Building $25,300 |
| 2023 | $276.00 | $4,500 Land $460 Building $4,040 | $22,500 Land $2,300 Building $20,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 838 Criterion 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 October 1, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2005) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2005 · Hurricane Katrina |
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 838 Criterion 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 95% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | 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 320 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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