131 Bell St, Fyffe, AL 35971 Property Records

DeKalb County property record for 131 Bell St, Fyffe, AL 35971

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1.5 ba · 1,672 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size	2.63 acres (114,563 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$26,733 (Jan 2018)
Tax Bill	$585 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2018 Mortgage Jan 2018 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-05-16-0-001-017.000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-05-16-0-001-017.000`
Alternative APNs	`146412` `16877`

Interior

Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,672 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,672 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1976
Effective Year Built	Effective 1976
Exterior Material	Brick
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	114,563 sqft (2.63 acres)
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	95 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	146412
Street Address	131 BELL ST
City	FYFFE
State	AL
Zip	35971-5017
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	CONT 2.63 AC S16 T6S R7E POWELLSPT OF NW1/4 SW1/4 DESC AS: BEG SW COROF 1/4 1/4 TH: N 375.75' TO POB TH:CONT N 563.68' SE'LY
Legal Range	07E
Legal Township	06S
Legal Section	16
Jurisdiction	DEKALB AL
Township / Civil Division	RAINSVILLE-SYLVANIA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1057
Census Tract	960302

Owner

131 Bell St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2018.

Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	131 BELL ST, FYFFE, AL 35971-5017
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 23, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST CO
Jan 19, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 12, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 19, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 19, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	895 / 322
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 13, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	895/322
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DEKALB AL
Property Address	131 BELL ST, FYFFE, AL 35971-5017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 21, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2232/1442
Date	Mar 23, 2018
Book Page	2232/1442

Lender

Name	BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST CO
Type	Bank
Address	WHITEVILLE, NC 28472

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Feb 28, 2043

January 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DEKALB AL
Recording Date	Jan 19, 2018
Property Address	131 BELL ST, FYFFE, AL 35971-5017
Document Number	895/322
Book / Page	895 / 322
Instrument Date	Nov 13, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 21, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	131 BELL ST, FYFFE, AL 35971-5017

October 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DEKALB AL
Recording Date	Oct 12, 2017
Property Address	131 BELL ST, FYFFE, AL 35971-5017
Document Number	889/316
Book / Page	889 / 316
Instrument Date	Sep 6, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 21, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	144 WIGLEY AVE, 144, FYFFE, AL 35971-5234

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	131 BELL ST, FYFFE, AL 35971-5017

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 131 Bell St was $585 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.5% from the year before.

Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Alabama
County	DeKalb County
Municipality	Powell Town
Unified School District	DeKalb County School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$585.00 (+7.54%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$544.00 Homeowner's exemption	$14,800 Land $1,660 Building $13,140	$147,980 Land $16,580 Building $131,400
2023	$452.00 Homeowner's exemption	$12,540 (-)	$125,180 (-) Land $16,580 Building $108,600
2022	$452.00 Homeowner's exemption	$12,540 Land $1,660 Building $10,880	$125,180 Land $16,580 Building $108,600

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 131 Bell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2011

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 131 Bell St is moderate, ranking above 59% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 59% of the US · above 76% of Alabama
Wildfire Likelihood	0.2% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber	1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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