Houston County property record for 1252 Sandbed Rd, Newton, AL 36352
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,881 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $719 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale Nov 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-05-15-0-000-005-002 |
| Primary APN | 07-05-15-0-000-005-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,881 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,025 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1252 SANDBED RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWTON |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36352-7958 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOC IN SW1/4 OF NW1/4 OF SEC 15 T3N R24E COM @ INT OF S LN O F SEC & SW R/W OF SANDBED RD TH NW ALG R/W 468.53' TO POB TH SW |
| Legal Range | 24E |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | S15 & S16 T3N R24E |
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | DOTHAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
1252 Sandbed Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Houston County records, as of May 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1252 SANDBED RD, NEWTON, AL 36352-7958 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 25, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021865-0010 |
| Deed Book / Page | 865 / 10 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1252 SANDBED RD, NEWTON, AL 36352-7958 |
| Document Number | 000908/226 |
| Book / Page | 908 / 226 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 0908-0226 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1270 SANDBED RD, NEWTON, AL 36352-7958 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1252 SANDBED RD, NEWTON, AL 36352-7958 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1252 SANDBED RD, NEWTON, AL 36352-7958 |
| Document Number | 0000890/90 |
| Book / Page | 890 / 90 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 0890-0090 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1270 SANDBED RD, 1270, NEWTON, AL 36352-7958 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1252 SANDBED RD, NEWTON, AL 36352-7958 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1252 SANDBED RD, NEWTON, AL 36352-7958 |
| Document Number | 0000865/10 |
| Book / Page | 865 / 10 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 0865-0010 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 816 VALPARAISO BLVD, 816, NICEVILLE, FL 32578-3416 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1252 SANDBED RD, NEWTON, AL 36352-7958 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1252 Sandbed Rd was $719 with exemptions applied, up 5.3% 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 | $719.00 (+5.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $24,020 (+5.17%) | $240,140 (+5.14%) Land $17,000 Building $223,140 |
| 2024 | $683.00 (+9.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $22,840 (+4.29%) | $228,400 (+4.34%) Land $17,000 Building $211,400 |
| 2023 | $624.00 (+20.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $21,900 (+19.8%) | $218,900 (+19.75%) Land $15,900 Building $203,000 |
| 2022 | $517.00 Homeowner's exemption | $18,280 | $182,800 Land $15,000 Building $167,800 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1252 Sandbed 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 | 2 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 1252 Sandbed 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF DOTHAN UTILITIES serves 97,146 people · EPA ID AL0000681 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| C Spire Wireless Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, Spectrum.
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