Mobile County property record for 9953 Howells Ferry Rd, Semmes, AL 36575
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,475 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.866 acres (37,729 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $97,900 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,152 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R02240833000002201 |
| Primary APN | R02240833000002201 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,475 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,475 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 37,729 sqft (0.866 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 460 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 376159 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9953 HOWELLS FERRY RD |
| City | SEMMES |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36575-6709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 SCENIC HILLS WEST PT A MBK 27 PG 69 #SEC 33 T3S R3W #MP24 08 33 0 000 |
| Legal Range | 03S |
| Legal Township | 03S |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCENIC HILLS WEST |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | SEMMES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 6303 |
9953 Howells Ferry Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2014.
Source: Mobile County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9953 HOWELLS FERRY RD, SEMMES, AL 36575-6709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201462605 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7215 / 527 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000042975 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MOBILE AL |
| Property Address | 9953 HOWELLS FERRY RD, SEMMES, AL 36575-6709 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000054934 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022054934 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9953 Howells Ferry Rd was $1,152, up 4.8% 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 | $1,152.00 (+4.82%) | $11,880 (+4.85%) Land $3,000 Building $8,880 | $118,800 (+4.85%) Land $30,000 Building $88,800 |
| 2024 | $1,099.00 (+1.38%) | $11,330 (+1.34%) Land $3,000 Building $8,330 | $113,300 (+1.34%) Land $30,000 Building $83,300 |
| 2023 | $1,084.00 | $11,180 Land $3,300 Building $7,880 | $111,800 Land $33,000 Building $78,800 |
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.
FEMA maps place 9953 Howells Ferry Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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 9953 Howells Ferry Rd is high, ranking above 75% 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 75% of the US · above 97.1% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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