556 Middle St, Fairhope, AL, 36532
About This Home
Discover the charm and convenience of this quaint, well-maintained cottage-style home, located just a half-mile from the vibrant heart of downtown Fairhope. This delightful property invites you to enjoy the best of downtown living, with access to art galleries, a wide variety of shops, dining establishments, and exciting events such as Mardi Gras and the Annual Arts & Crafts Festival. Benefit from modern updates like new windows and new glass sliding door installed in 2024, which enhance both efficiency and aesthetics. The spacious layout offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, complemented by an open floor plan that seamlessly integrates the living room and kitchen. A versatile space off the living room can serve as a dining room, office, or playroom, separated by a partial wall for added privacy. Enjoy the beauty of original hardwood floors throughout the house, with brand new luxury vinyl plank (LVP) floors in the utility and flex rooms. Equipped with a tankless water heater and a new air conditioning system installed in 2022, this home ensures comfort year-round. The fully fenced backyard features double gate access to the carport, offering security and convenience. Plus, enjoy the freedom of living in a neighborhood with NO HOA! Don't miss the opportunity to make this your new home! Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1970
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Range,Refrigerator,Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry features: Laundry Room
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- High Ceilings 9 ft Main
- Fireplace features: None
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,025
- Total interior livable area: 1,025 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 4603370015127000
Features
- Levels: One
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: None
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Back Yard
- Lot size dimensions: 158 x 77
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Carport,Driveway
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Carport: Yes
- Carport spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hurricane
- Lightning
- Inland Flooding
- Tornado
- Coastal Flooding
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
- Wildfire
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Alabama Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,613 | $19,356 |
| Home Insurance * | $206 | $2,472 |
| Property Taxes | $77 | $924 |
| Electricity | $240 | $2,881 |
| Total | $2,136 | $25,632 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Alabama FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | Price change | $329,000 |
| 2026-03-02 | Price change | $339,000 |
| 2026-01-17 | Listed for sale | $345,000 |
| 2025-12-24 | Listing removed | $345,000 |
| 2025-10-29 | Price change | $345,000 |
| 2025-09-25 | Listed for sale | $349,500 |
| 2025-09-07 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2025-06-09 | Price change | $349,900 |
| 2025-05-17 | Listed for sale | $359,900 |
| 2019-10-18 | Sold | $196,800 |
| 2019-07-10 | Price change | $198,900 |
| 2019-06-05 | Price change | $214,900 |
| 2019-05-06 | Listed for sale | $225,000 |
| 2017-05-19 | Sold | $112,000 |
| 2017-03-31 | Listed for sale | $114,900 |
| 2016-11-05 | Listing removed | $114,900 |
| 2016-10-03 | Price change | $114,900 |
| 2016-09-08 | Listed for sale | $119,900 |
| 2016-08-09 | Listing removed | $119,900 |
| 2016-07-30 | Price change | $119,900 |
| 2016-07-07 | Listed for sale | $124,900 |
| 2016-05-17 | Sold | $65,000 |
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