12079 Murphy Rd, Athens, AL 35611 Property Records

Limestone County property record for 12079 Murphy Rd, Athens, AL 35611

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,947 sqft · built 2008
Lot Size	6 acres (261,360 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$260,000 (Jun 2012)
Tax Bill	$30 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2008 Mortgage May 2016 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`1009310000011009`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1009310000011009`
Alternative APNs	`11009878` `12041`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,947 sqft Living Area
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2008
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	261,360 sqft (6 acres)
Garage Type	Mixed
Garage Area	729 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	480 sqft
Parking Spaces	5 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	176 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air

Location & Zoning

Account Number	11009878
Street Address	12079 MURPHY RD
City	ATHENS
State	AL
Zip	35611-9300
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	BEG SW COR OF SE /4 E 1470.54 POB N 485.12 E 539.84 S 485.12 W 539.96 POB
Jurisdiction	LIMESTONE AL
Township / Civil Division	ATHENS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2049
Census Tract	21101

Owner

12079 Murphy Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2012.

Source: Limestone County records, as of March 5, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Co-owner	Co-owner on File
Mailing Address	12079 MURPHY RD, ATHENS, AL 35611-9300
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 4, 2008	Deed of Trust, Mortgage REGIONS BANK
May 17, 2016	Deed of Trust, Mortgage NEW SOUTH MORTGAGE LLC
Jun 19, 2012	Warranty Deed, Transfer HAMILTON MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 19, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 19, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	0201233347
Deed Book / Page	2012 / 33347
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

December 2008: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LIMESTONE AL
Property Address	12079 MURPHY RD, ATHENS, AL 35611-9300
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2008/69187
Date	Dec 4, 2008
Book Page	2008/69187

Lender

Name	REGIONS BANK
Type	Bank
Address	201 WEST GREEN ST ATHENS AL 35611

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

May 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LIMESTONE AL
Property Address	12079 MURPHY RD, ATHENS, AL 35611-9300
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2016/26126
Date	May 17, 2016
Book Page	2016/26126

Lender

Name	NEW SOUTH MORTGAGE LLC

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2031

June 2012: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LIMESTONE AL
Recording Date	Jun 19, 2012
Property Address	12079 MURPHY RD, ATHENS, AL 35611-9300
Document Number	2012/33347
Book / Page	2012 / 33347
Instrument Date	Jun 18, 2012
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount from Assessment
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2012/33349
Date	Jun 19, 2012
Book Page	2012/33349

Lender

Name	HAMILTON MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	1 INDEPENDENCE PLAZA 416 BIRMINGHAM AL 35209

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2042

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 12079 Murphy Rd was $30 with exemptions applied.

Source: Limestone County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Alabama
County	Limestone County
Unified School District	Limestone County School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$30.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption	$53,420 (+3.69%)	$534,000 (+3.67%) Land $207,400 Building $326,600
2024	Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption	$51,520 (+5.7%)	$515,100 (+5.73%) Land $195,800 Building $319,300
2023	$1,439.00 (+44.19%) Homeowner's exemption	$48,740 (+43.1%)	$487,200 (+43.08%) Land $192,000 Building $295,200
2022	$998.00 Homeowner's exemption	$34,060	$340,500 Land $94,600 Building $245,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 12079 Murphy Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 29, 2025 · 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

Wildfire risk around 12079 Murphy Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 91% of Alabama
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	LIMESTONE COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTH. serves 90,900 people · EPA ID AL0000833
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	10 / 1

May also be available: Spectrum, T-Mobile.

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