1253 Congress St is a 1,792 square foot house on a 6,887 square foot lot with 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Mobile data, we estimate the home's value is $91,300.
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
6,887 sq ftLot Size
$51Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$91,300
$13K since August
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This home's estimate is 44.6% lower than the average sale price ($165K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Market trends in 36603, AL
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-List Price
91.2%
+2.0% MoM
Median sale price
$86,463
$9K MoM
Avg. days on market
102d
16 days MoM
Recently sold homes
12
1 MoM
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Sale history for 1253 Congress St
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$420 (+6.8%)
2024
$394 (−19.3%)
2023
$488 (+1.6%)
2022
$480
2021
$480
2020
$480 (+16.3%)
2019
$413 (−8.7%)
2018
$452
2017
$452 (−3.4%)
2016
$468 (+4.2%)
2014
$449
Tax history for 1253 Congress St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$420 (+6.8%)
2024
$394 (−19.3%)
2023
$488 (+1.6%)
2022
$480
2021
$480
2020
$480 (+16.3%)
2019
$413 (−8.7%)
2018
$452
2017
$452 (−3.4%)
2016
$468 (+4.2%)
2014
$449
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-2
Two-Family Residential Districts
These districts are composed mainly of areas containing a mixture of one-family and two-family dwellings and open areas where similar residential development seems likely to occur. The district regulations are designed to protect the residential character of the developed areas by prohibiting commercial activities and encouraging a suitable neighborhood environment for family life.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Communications tower
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Pier
Exterior Wall: Wood Frame/Asbestos
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BASIL STREET
Living Sq. Ft: 1,792
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,719
Building Sq. Ft: 1,904
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 11 SQ 14 CAMP GROUND TRT DBK 11 P 77 NS SD LOT BEING AT SW COR OF CONGRESS & CALHOUN STS HAVING FRONT OF 49 FT 1 IN ON S/S OF CONGRESS ST & EXT SLY ON W/S OF CALHOUN ST 125 FT #SEC 40 T4S R1W #MP29 06 40 0 004
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 304
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,887
Legal Lot Number: 11
Legal Block Number: 14
Municipality Name: MOBILE (CITY)
Acres: 0.1581
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,792
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,887 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Mobile County
APN: 29 06 40 0 004 634.XXX
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Florence Howard Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Calloway Smith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
John L Leflore Preparatory Academy
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$87,000 – $105,000
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