$1,029,000
$10K PRICE DROP

253 Blue Island St Fairhope, AL 36532

Estimated payment $6,111/month

Total Views 11,584
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,423 Sq Ft
$233 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Fairhope Primary School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA

About This Home

Huge house in the heart of Fairhope! Just a short walk or golf cart ride from all the restaurants, retail and fun downtown has to offer, as well as Volanta Park fields, Fly Creek Marina, Fairhope Yacht Club, and more. Originally built in 2000, with a new roof less than 5 years ago. At over 4,400 square feet, this custom plan has all the space a family needs and then some, and is ready for a refresh. Features hardwood floors, stainless kitchen appliances, granite countertops, wet bar, and more. The Master suite includes an oversized closet with built-in dressers, bathroom with separate his/her vanities, and an Office directly off the Master Bedroom including built-in bookcase shelving. Enormous Guest suite located on the 2nd floor above the garage with full bath. Oversized 3-car garage, plus plenty of driveway/parking space. Private covered back patio area for entertaining, and plenty of back yard space for activities, or to install a pool. The Attic provides enough storage space that you'll never need a storage unit. Seller is a licensed real estate agent. **House is under renovation/modification and boundary line movement. Buyer to verify all current measurements, surveys and information. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.

Listing Agent

Will Lowery

68 Ventures LLC Listed on: 05/29/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,000

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 193
  • Partially Fenced Property

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,423 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Schools

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

Additional Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4604171000023.001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,000

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • View: None/Not Applicable
  • Parcel Number: 4604171000023.001
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Property Sub-Type: Contemporary
  • ResoCommunityFeatures: None
  • Reso Fencing: Partial
  • ResoLotFeatures: Less than 1 acre
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.44
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Co List Office Phone: 251-625-1198
  • Ownership: Leasehold
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Subdivision Name: Fairhope West
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Reso Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Wet Bar
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 4423
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Resale
  • BK20_LFD_BoatFacilities_4: None
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator w/Ice Maker
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 156
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Main
  • Living Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 156
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 154
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Main
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 16
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom5 Area: 504
  • Room Living Room Area: 440
  • Room Kitchen Area: 210
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: Main
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 256
  • Room Dining Room Area: 225

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • View: No
  • Waterfront Features: No Waterfront
  • Disclosures: Seller Lic RE Agt, Seller Related to Agt
  • Construction Type: Brick, Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Three Car Garage, Automatic Garage Door

Utilities

  • Utilities: Fairhope Utilities
  • Heating: Electric
  • HeatingYN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Fairhope Middle

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 193
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19166.4
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5000

MLS Schools

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

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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 $3,157 $80,400 $22,180 $58,220
2023 $2,907 $74,080 $23,520 $50,560
2022 $2,551 $65,060 $0 $0
2021 $2,424 $58,060 $0 $0
2020 $2,270 $57,940 $0 $0
2019 $2,203 $60,880 $0 $0
2018 $2,341 $55,480 $0 $0
2017 $2,185 $51,860 $0 $0
2016 $1,912 $45,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,965 $46,740 $0 $0
2014 $1,757 $41,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $42,280 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Price Changed $1,029,000 -1.0% $233 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $1,039,000 +82.3% $235 / Sq Ft
11/13/2017 11/13/17 Sold $570,000 -- $139 / Sq Ft
10/23/2017 10/23/17 Pending -- -- --
Source: Baldwin REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $935,000 Sentinel Title
Warranty Deed $935,000 Sentinel Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $245,900 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Baldwin REALTORS®

MLS Number: 379916

Baldwin REALTORS®

APN: 46-04-17-1-000-023.001