556 Middle St

About This Home

Welcome to 556 Middle St in Fairhope! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage-style home offers a wonderful mix of character, updates, and an excellent location near downtown Fairhope. Inside, you’ll find a bright and inviting living space featuring beautiful hardwood flooring, a unique wood-plank ceiling, ceiling fans, and an open living and kitchen layout. The home also offers a nicely updated bathroom, a separate laundry/mudroom, and an additional flexible space that works perfectly as a dining room, home office, or bonus area. Newer windows and a sliding glass door help bring plenty of natural light throughout the home. Outside, enjoy a spacious fenced backyard surrounded by mature trees, providing plenty of room to relax or enjoy the outdoors. The sliding door leads directly to the covered one-car carport, and the property also offers additional driveway parking. Pets allowed with a $250 pet fee per pet Rental Application Requirements Apply online at: HOLDING FEE • A non-refundable holding fee equal to one month's rent is due within 24 hours of application approval. • This fee will hold the home for 14 days from the date of the application. • Once a lease is signed, the holding fee: - Removes the property from the market - Converts to the security deposit • This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. APPLICATION PROCESS • All applicants 19 and older must apply individually. • Application fee: $75 per person (non-refundable) • Multiple applicants/roommates: Each must complete a separate application. • Applications are valid and transferable within 30 days. • Occupancy Limits: Must comply with HUD guidelines for the property. IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS • A valid photo ID is required for each applicant. • Applicants without a Social Security Number must provide proof of permitted stay in the U.S., such as a valid U.S./INS visa. INCOME & CREDIT REQUIREMENTS • Credit Score: - Minimum 600 - No landlord collections or prior evictions accepted • Income: - Must be 3 times the monthly rent (Example: $1,500 rent requires $4,500 in monthly income) • Acceptable proof of income includes: 1. Recent paystub with YTD income, company name, applicant's name, and date 2. 1099 for self-employment 3. Most recent tax return 4. Documentation of child support, alimony, SSI, SDI, retirement, or pension 5. Employer offer letter with company name, applicant’s name, and date CRIMINAL & FINANCIAL BACKGROUND • Felony convictions are grounds for denial in the last 7 years for: - Violence, assault, battery, firearms, arson, or drug manufacturing/distribution • Sexual offenses: Any conviction regardless of when it occurred will result in denial • Bankruptcies: Must be discharged for 3 years CO-SIGNERS • Must meet all standard criteria • Must submit an application and pay the $75 application fee (non-refundable) RENTAL HISTORY • 2 years of verifiable rental history required - Must include prior landlord’s name, phone number, and email address - History must show: Timely payments, No noise/disturbance complaints, No unpaid NSF fees, damages, evictions, liens, or foreclosures • Prior homeownership is accepted as equivalent to rental history PETS • Allowed at owner’s discretion (check property listing) • Pet Fee: $250 per pet (non-refundable) • Additional non-refundable deposits may apply per property listing Pet Restrictions: • Breed restrictions apply to aggressive breeds • No pets under 1 year of age allowed Pet Addendum: • Required for each pet Pet Screening: • Complete at: • Fees: $30 for the first pet, $35 for the second pet, No fee for service animals or emotional support animals. is a third-party company and pet screening fees are subject to change without notice. SERVICE/ SUPPORT ANIMALS • Must submit a separate application with: - A reasonable accommodation request - Documentation from a licensed medical professional APPLICATION TIMELINE • Processing time: Up to 1 week • Applications are processed in order received (once fully completed) • No processing on weekends or holidays • We will contact you for missing documents ADDITIONAL NOTES • If multiple applications are submitted for the same property, the first fully completed application will be considered. • Lease start date must be within 14 days of application approval. • Homes are rented in "as-is" condition. • We do not allow: Subletting, Corporate leasing, Airbnb usage FLEXIBLE RENT OPTION We now offer FLEX Flexible Rent. UTILITIES The tenant is responsible for all utilities. Electric: Fairhope utilities Gas: Fairhope utilities. Water/Sewer: Fairhope utilities trash: Fairhope utilities landscaping: not included None