$1,550,000

253 Morphy Ave Fairhope, AL 36532

Estimated payment $9,304/month

Total Views 4,690
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,246 Sq Ft
$478 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fairhope Primary School Rated A-
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • 5-minute walk to Fairhopers Community Park

About This Home

Exquisite Fairhope cottage custom designed and quality finishes just blocks from downtown Fairhope. 4 bedrooms all with en-suite baths, 10’ ceilings down with Brazilian Mahogany flooring and oversized woodburning fireplace. Designed kitchen with center island and pine countertops, gas range, sub-zero refrigerator, wine cooler, and dry bar, quartz countertops and tongue and groove ceilings. Loads of porches with old Chicago brick, beautiful brick and picket fencing, free-standing outdoor fireplace, ornate lighting thru-out and new rustic wood flooring throughout upstairs. Possible owner financing with 20% down. New fortified roof in 2024. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.

Listing Agent

Rance Reehl

Coldwell Banker Reehl Prop Fairhope License #8524 Listed on: 06/25/2025

Coldwell Banker Reehl Prop Fairhope

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,800

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x132
  • Perimeter Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • 3,246 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Dry Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 10 feet on the main level
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry in Hall
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Courtyard
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Breezeway

Schools

  • Fairhope East Elementary School
  • Fairhope Middle School
  • Fairhope High School

Utilities

  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • 110 Volts
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Fruit & Nut District Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 4 / 4
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4603370006046504

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,800

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Active
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Levels Stories: One and One Half
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Outside
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Crown Molding, Double Vanity, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, Walk-In Closet(s), Dry Bar
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Solid Surface Counters
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Family Room
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 3246.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Full Baths: 4
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type
  • Fencing: Fenced, Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Breezeway, Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Exterior Features: Courtyard
  • Pool Private: No
  • Foundation: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: In Hall
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Electricity Available
  • Electric: 110 Volts

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Subdivision Complex: FRUIT & NUT DISTRICT

Schools

  • Elementary School: Fairhope East
  • Middle School: Fairhope
  • High School: Fairhope

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1800
  • Lot: 4
  • Land/Lot: 4
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: 60x132
  • Parcel Number: 4603370006046504
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 9800.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 46-03-37-0-006-046.504
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Fairhope East
  • High School: Fairhope
  • Middle School: Fairhope

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Range of Values:

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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 $9,790 $212,820 $86,800 $126,020
2023 $8,822 $191,780 $85,400 $106,380
2022 $7,554 $164,220 $0 $0
2021 $6,480 $139,940 $0 $0
2020 $0 $67,620 $0 $0
2019 $0 $65,840 $0 $0
2018 $2,582 $61,100 $0 $0
2017 $2,409 $57,060 $0 $0
2016 $2,268 $53,800 $0 $0
2015 -- $48,500 $0 $0
2014 -- $46,180 $0 $0
2013 -- $82,920 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2025 06/25/25 For Sale $1,550,000 +74.2% $478 / Sq Ft
09/23/2020 09/23/20 Sold $890,000 -1.0% $274 / Sq Ft
08/28/2020 08/28/20 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2020 08/23/20 For Sale $899,000 +60.8% $277 / Sq Ft
07/24/2013 07/24/13 Sold $559,000 -6.1% $172 / Sq Ft
07/24/2013 07/24/13 Sold $595,000 0.0% $183 / Sq Ft
05/23/2013 05/23/13 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2013 05/21/13 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2013 01/28/13 For Sale $595,000 -- $183 / Sq Ft
Source: Gulf Coast MLS (Mobile Area Association of REALTORS®)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $595,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $459,000 New Conventional
Closed $119,500 Commercial
Closed $413,000 New Conventional
Closed $119,500 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $416,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $600,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

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Source: Gulf Coast MLS (Mobile Area Association of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 7604268

Gulf Coast MLS (Mobile Area Association of REALTORS®)

APN: 46-03-37-0-006-046.504