Houston County property record for 1181 Sowell Rd, Dothan, AL 36301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,252 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 2.25 acres (98,010 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $319 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-05-21-0-000-007-001 |
| Primary APN | 16-05-21-0-000-007-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,252 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,252 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 98,010 sqft (2.25 acres) |
| Street Address | 1181 SOWELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | DOTHAN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36301-8249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOC IN SW1/4 OF NW1/4 OF SEC 21 T2N R27E BEG @ INT OF W LN O F SEC & N R/W OF SOWELL RD TH N 282.92' E 357.60' S 283.06' W |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | COTTONWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 42000 |
1181 Sowell Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2017.
Source: Houston County records, as of May 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5216 BILL YANCE RD, ASHFORD, AL 36312-1556 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 791 / 513 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1181 SOWELL RD, DOTHAN, AL 36301-8249 |
| Document Number | 000791/513 |
| Book / Page | 791 / 513 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1181 SOWELL RD, 1181, DOTHAN, AL 36301-8249 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5216 BILL YANCE RD, ASHFORD, AL 36312-1556 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1181 Sowell Rd was $319, up 0.6% from the year before.
Source: Houston County assessment roll, as of May 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Houston County |
| Unified School District | Houston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $319.00 (+0.63%) | $9,340 (+0.86%) | $46,700 (+0.86%) Land $26,800 Building $19,900 |
| 2024 | $317.00 (+10.45%) | $9,260 (+5.95%) | $46,300 (+5.95%) Land $27,400 Building $18,900 |
| 2023 | $287.00 (+10.38%) | $8,740 (+11.76%) | $43,700 (+11.76%) Land $25,600 Building $18,100 |
| 2022 | $260.00 | $7,820 | $39,100 Land $24,100 Building $15,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1181 Sowell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 14, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1181 Sowell Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 82% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| C Spire Wireless Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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