$925,000
SOLD JAN 26, 2024

653 Fairhope Ave Fairhope, AL 36532

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,067 Sq Ft
0.57 Acres

Recently Sold

$448 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Fairhope Primary School Rated A-
  • Cottage
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of January 2024

HISTORIC Bungelow in the heart of Fairhope- totally renovated!! Rare opportunity in downtown Fairhope! .5 Acre - this home is situated on TWO parcels. Room for a pool, garden, RV- LOTS of options with this property and the home is perfection! This original 1920's Arts and Crafts bungalow has been recently renovated and is STUNNING at every turn. This home has a a beautiful kitchen with honed marble countertops, gas range, cozy breakfast area, expanded pantry with wet/coffee bar and so much more. This historic home- "Frog Hill" sits on over a half acre right in the heart of downtown Fairhope. Walk or golf cart to the library, restaurants, shops, and beautiful Mobile Bay. Electrical, plumbing, tankless hot water heater, HVAC, and most windows updated 2017-2019. This property contains 2 parcels.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shannon McWhorter

Mobile Bay Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Libba Latham

L L B & B, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,232

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.57 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x280x132x100x66x18
  • Fenced

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,067 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Termite Clearance

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Garden Bath

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Fairhope West Elementary School
  • Fairhope Middle School
  • Fairhope High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Fairhope Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 46-04-17-4-000-059.572

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,232

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Residential-Single Family
  • Construction Foundation: Slab & Piers
  • Construction Status: Resale
  • Flood Zone: X
  • Property Amenities: Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Covered Patio, En-Suite, Fenced, Porch-Open, Patio, Split Bedroom Plan, Storage Building, Termite Contract, Porch-Front
  • Property Type: Residential Detached
  • Style: Cottage
  • Zoning Area: Single Family Residence
  • Parcel Id Tax Id: 46-04-17-4-000-059.572
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Geo Subdivision: AL
  • Governing Municipality: Fairhope
  • Living Room Group: Living Room
  • Property Legal Description: 66 X 180 LOT 2 BLK 45 DIV 4 FST IN NW1 4 OF SE1 4 CITY OF FAIRHOPE SEC 17-T6S-R2E (WBOS SURVIVORSHIP
  • Subdivsn Or Commnty: Fairhope
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range-Gas
  • Estimated Living Area: 2067
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 9x13, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11x13, On Level: 2
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Breakfast Room: Dimensions: 6x6, On Level: Main Level
  • Floors: Wood
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 8x12, On Level: Main Level
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 11x16, On Level: Main Level
  • Master Bed: Dimensions: 14x15, On Level: Main Level
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 447.51
  • Property Interior Stories: 1.5
  • Rec Room Level: Main Level
  • Primary Bedroom Bathroom Combo: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Bathrooms: Double Vanity, Garden Tub, 1st Floor Primary, Walk In Closet, Tub/Shower Combo

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Finish: Stucco, Wood
  • Roof: Metal
  • Water Property Type: No Waterfront

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: No Garage/Carport/Parking, Three or More Vehicles

Utilities

  • Heat Cooling: Central Electric
  • Utilities: Fairhope Utilities

Schools

  • Elementary School: Fairhope West Elementary
  • Middle School: Fairhope Middle
  • High School: Fairhope High

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Size: 0.57
  • Lot Block Unit: 2
  • Lot Description: Less Than 1 Acre
  • Lot Size: 66x280x132x100x66x18
  • Multiple Lots: Yes

Tax Info

  • Fairhope Single Tax: Yes
  • Property Taxes: 1231.88
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14777

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Fairhope West Elementary
  • HighSchool: Fairhope High
  • Middle School: Fairhope Middle

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Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/26/2024 01/26/24 Sold $925,000 -5.1% $448 / Sq Ft
12/29/2023 12/29/23 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2023 10/11/23 For Sale $975,000 +87.5% $472 / Sq Ft
07/21/2021 07/21/21 Sold $520,000 0.0% $252 / Sq Ft
07/16/2021 07/16/21 Sold $520,000 -0.8% $252 / Sq Ft
06/15/2021 06/15/21 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2021 06/15/21 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2021 06/11/21 Price Changed $524,000 -4.5% $254 / Sq Ft
05/21/2021 05/21/21 Price Changed $548,900 -4.5% $266 / Sq Ft
05/08/2021 05/08/21 For Sale $575,000 +125.5% $279 / Sq Ft
11/20/2014 11/20/14 Sold $255,000 0.0% $140 / Sq Ft
10/21/2014 10/21/14 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2014 07/28/14 For Sale $255,000 -- $140 / Sq Ft
Source: Baldwin REALTORS®

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,537 $98,620 $41,180 $57,440
2023 $2,111 $46,860 $21,840 $25,020
2022 $1,838 $40,940 $0 $0
2021 $1,232 $35,420 $0 $0
2020 $0 $23,680 $0 $0
2019 $0 $12,320 $0 $0
2018 $530 $12,320 $0 $0
2017 $1,023 $23,780 $0 $0
2016 $908 $21,120 $0 $0
2015 -- $39,520 $0 $0
2014 -- $16,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $15,740 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $925,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $620,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $82,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $416,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $385,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $246,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $135,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $103,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $925,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $520,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed $255,000 None Available
Foreclosure Deed $187,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Baldwin REALTORS®

MLS Number: 352873

Baldwin REALTORS®

APN: 46-04-17-4-000-059.572