$520,000
SOLD JUL 16, 2021

653 Fairhope Ave Fairhope, AL 36532

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,062 Sq Ft
0.57 Acres

Recently Sold

$252 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • Fairhope West Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wrap Around Porch

About This Home

As of January 2024

Original 1920's Arts and Crafts bungalow "Frog Hill" in the heart of downtown Fairhope, walk to the restaurants, library, grocery store, shops and Mobile Bay. Homesite sits on two parcels with over 1/2 acre of land, rare find in town. Welcoming front porch which wraps around East side of home. Three bedroom and two and half baths in main house. Upstairs third room could be used as a bedroom or bonus room, has wet bar but no closet although space to add. Home has been updated (2017-2019) electrical, plumbing/tankless, HVAC, flooring, most windows, kitchen and bath. Large sunroom with bead board ceilings off back of home leading to patio. Separate studio with power and split unit HVAC ideal for art studio or home office. Much of the original home's integrity has been maintained with updated amenities for the new owner. See complete list of home features listed under documents.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lucy Lety

Ashurst & Niemeyer LLC Listed on: 05/08/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Shannon McWhorter

Mobile Bay Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,158

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.57 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Interior Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Few Trees
  • 2 Lots in the community

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,062 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Furnished or left unfurnished upon request
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Ceiling Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room
  • Termite Clearance

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Wrap Around Porch

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,158

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: Residential-Single Family
  • Construction Foundation: Piers
  • Construction Status: Resale
  • Flood Zone: X
  • Mineral Rights: No Rights
  • Property Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Guest Cottage, Partially Fenced, Porch-Open, Patio, Split Bedroom Plan, Termite Contract, Wet Bar, Porch-Front, Porch-Side, Porch-Wrap
  • Property Type: Residential Detached
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Zoning Area: Single Family Residence
  • Parcel Id Tax Id: 46-04-17-4-000-059.572
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Geo Subdivision: AL
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range-Gas, Refrigerator W/Ice Maker
  • Estimated Living Area: 2062
  • 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
  • Dining Area Type: Breakfast Bar
  • Fireplace: No Fireplace
  • Floors: Tile, 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
  • Primary Bedroom Bathroom: Shower Only, 1st Floor Master, Single Vanity
  • Other Rooms: Bonus Room, Living Room, Utility Room-Inside
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 252.18
  • Property Interior Stories: 2
  • Rec Room Level: Main Level
  • Primary Bedroom Bathroom Combo: Yes

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: No Garage/Carport/Parking

Utilities

  • Heat Cooling: Central Electric, Central Gas, Central Heat, Zoned
  • Utilities: Sewage-City, Water-City, 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: Inside Lot, Level, Some Trees, Elevation-High
  • Lot Size: 66 x 180 & 100 x 132
  • Multiple Lots: Yes
  • Number Lots: 2

Green Features

  • Energy Saving Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane Windows, Tankless Water Heater

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Negotiable

Tax Info

  • Fairhope Single Tax: Yes
  • Property Taxes: 1158.28
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14777

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2023
Closed on
Jan 26, 2024
Sold by
Wycoff Shannon M
Bought by
Schneider Cynthia K and Schneider Robert Alan
Seller's Agent
Shannon McWhorter
Mobile Bay Realty
Buyer's Agent
Libba Latham
L L B & B, Inc.
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$925,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-5.13%
Views
367
Current Estimated Value
$857,812

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$67,188
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.47%
Original Mortgage
$925,000
Outstanding Balance
$911,322
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$53,510

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2023
Sold by
Schlecht Christopher E
Bought by
Wycoff Shannon W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2021
Closed on
Jul 15, 2021
Sold by
Brown Sandberg Susan M
Bought by
Schlecht Christopher E and Wycoff Shannon M
Seller's Agent
Lucy Lety
Ashurst & Niemeyer LLC
Buyer's Agent
NOT MULTIPLE LISTING
NOT MULTILPLE LISTING
Sold Price
$520,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.75%
Original Mortgage
$416,000
Interest Rate
2.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 28, 2014
Closed on
Nov 14, 2014
Sold by
Regions Bank
Bought by
Sandberg Philip A and Brown Sandberg Susan M
Seller's Agent
The Pro Team
Bonds Realty & Auction
Buyer's Agent
Sharon Lavender
EXIT Realty Gulf Shores
List Price
$255,000
Sold Price
$255,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2014
Sold by
Hobbs A Ross and Hobbs Julia
Bought by
Regions Bank and Regions Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase 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

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

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 Compared to Growth

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 $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

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Map

Source: Baldwin REALTORS®

MLS Number: 313665

Baldwin REALTORS®

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