Conveniently located near downtown Fairhope, this updated one-level cottage offers a comfortable and functional layout. Recent improvements include new flooring, fresh interior paint, updated landscaping, and a screened back porch that provides a private outdoor space to enjoy year-round.The home features an open living, dining, and kitchen area, a spacious primary suite, a fenced backyard, and additional storage. Situated within walking distance of downtown Fairhope, residents can easily access local shops, restaurants, parks, and community events while enjoying the convenience of in-town living.
Active under contract
Price cut: $20K (8/28)
$448,500
156 Mershon St, Fairhope, AL 36532
3beds
1,543sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$291/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fresh interior paintNew flooringFenced backyardUpdated landscapingAdditional storageSpacious primary suite
- 35 days
- 499
- 19
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Morgan Ashurst 251-928-9265,
Ashurst & Niemeyer, LLC,
Lilly McKay McLendon
Source: Baldwin Realtors,MLS#: 396806
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Great Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,543 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Single Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Porch Screened
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park
- Waterfront features: No Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Some Trees, Elevation Low, Less Than 1 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 4603370008090.517
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Dimensional
Condition
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Fairhope Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fairhope
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $291/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $472,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,121
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
- Ownership type: Leasehold
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Price change | $448,500-4.3%$291/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Price change | $468,500-6%$304/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $498,500$323/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,121 +7% | $46,100 +7% |
| 2024 | $1,983 +3.6% | $43,100 +3.6% |
| 2023 | $1,915 | $41,620 +26% |
| 2022 | -- | $33,020 +1.2% |
| 2021 | $1,509 +11.6% | $32,620 +11% |
| 2020 | $1,352 +9.1% | $29,400 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $1,240 +6.4% | $28,840 +6.4% |
| 2018 | $1,165 +4.5% | $27,100 +4.5% |
| 2017 | $1,115 | $25,940 +11.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $23,320 +4% |
| 2015 | -- | $22,420 +15.1% |
| 2014 | -- | $19,480 +2.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $18,940 -11.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $21,320 +1.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $20,960 -11.6% |
| 2009 | $1,019 +1.5% | $23,700 +1.5% |
| 2008 | $1,004 +26.4% | $23,360 +26.4% |
| 2007 | $795 +18.2% | $18,480 +18.2% |
| 2006 | $673 | $15,640 |
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Neighborhood: 36532
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fairhope West Elementary
- Middle: Fairhope Middle
- High: Fairhope High
Source: Baldwin Realtors. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





