Colbert County property record for 1297 7th St, Cherokee, AL 35616
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,342 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 4.72 acres (205,603 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $665 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-07-26-0-001-030.001 |
| Primary APN | 05-07-26-0-001-030.001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,342 sqft Adjusted Area |
| Gross Area | 1,333 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,333 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 205,603 sqft (4.72 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 629 ft deep x 590 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 629 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1297 7TH ST |
| City | CHEROKEE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35616-7040 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 4.72 ACRES IN PT E 1/2 OF SE 1/4 590 X 629 IRR /DB 92-10 PG524-525 |
| Legal Range | 14W |
| Legal Township | 03S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | COLBERT AL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEROKEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 21000 |
1297 7th St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Colbert County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1297 7TH ST, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-7040 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1297 7th St was $665, up 3.9% from the year before.
Source: Colbert County assessment roll, as of December 11, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Colbert County |
| Municipality | Cherokee Town |
| Unified School District | Colbert County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $665.00 (+3.91%) | ||
| 2025 | $640.00 (+74.39%) | $12,560 (+6.98%) Land $4,420 Building $8,140 | $128,700 (+9.63%) Land $45,100 Building $83,600 |
| 2024 | $367.00 (+1.94%) | $11,740 (+5.58%) Land $3,740 Building $8,000 | $117,400 (+5.96%) Land $37,400 Building $80,000 |
| 2023 | $360.00 (+8.43%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $11,120 (+9.45%) | $110,800 (+8.97%) Land $34,200 Building $76,600 |
| 2022 | $332.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $10,160 | $101,680 Land $32,060 Building $69,620 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1297 7th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2019 · 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 | 1 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 1297 7th St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CHEROKEE WATER & GAS DEPARTMENT serves 1,992 people · EPA ID AL0000311 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TEC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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