Mobile County property record for 8741 Howells Ferry Rd, Semmes, AL 36575
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 884 sqft |
| Lot Size | 5.67 acres (246,985 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,544 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $519 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R022701020000171001 |
| Primary APN | R022701020000171001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 246,985 sqft (5.67 acres) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Account Number | 1945024 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8741 HOWELLS FERRY RD |
| City | SEMMES |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36575-7339 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Description | BEG ON SW R/W/L HOWELLS FERRY RD AT INT S/L NW 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 2 T4S R3W RUN W 945 FT (S) TH N 400 FT(S) TH E 100 FT TH S 80 |
| Legal Range | 04S |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | RESIDENTIAL SITE (NONCONFORMI |
| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | TANNER WILLIAMS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 6402 |
8741 Howells Ferry Rd, vacant land, is owned 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 | 11810 MCGOWIN RD, SEMMES, AL 36575-6534 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202152666 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000052666 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8741 HOWELLS FERRY RD, SEMMES, AL 36575-7339 |
| Document Number | 0000052666 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021052666 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11810 MCGOWIN RD, SEMMES, AL 36575-6534 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8741 Howells Ferry Rd was $519, down 14.6% from the year before.
Source: Mobile County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Mobile County |
| Unified School District | Mobile County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $519.00 (-14.64%) | $10,720 (-14.51%) Land $10,720 | $53,600 (-14.51%) Land $53,600 |
| 2024 | $608.00 (+30.19%) | $12,540 (+30.08%) Land $12,540 | $62,700 (+30.08%) Land $62,700 |
| 2023 | $467.00 | $9,640 (-) Land $9,640 | $48,200 (-) Land $48,200 |
| 2022 | $467.00 | $9,640 Land $9,640 | $48,200 Land $48,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8741 Howells Ferry Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1983–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 12 |
| 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 8741 Howells Ferry Rd is high, ranking above 73% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 73% of the US · above 95% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% 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 48 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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