Tuscaloosa County property record for 13896 Wire Rd, Cottondale, AL 35453
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 793 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 20 acres (871,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $66,400 (Dec 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $420 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 38-03-05-0-001-001.000 |
| Primary APN | 38-03-05-0-001-001.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 793 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 793 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 871,200 sqft (20 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 429 sqft |
| Utility Building | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 31625 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 13896 WIRE RD |
| City | COTTONDALE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35453 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | ALL OF THE E 1/2 OF E 1/2 OF NE 1/4 NORTH OF WIRE RD SEC 5 TWP 22 R 8 |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 22S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Jurisdiction | TUSCALOOSA AL |
| Township / Civil Division | COALING-VANCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 10706 |
13896 Wire Rd, a rural home, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2010.
Source: Tuscaloosa County records, as of March 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 59 CHEROKEE HLS, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35404-5913 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2011 / 95 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 13896 Wire Rd was $420, up 11.7% from the year before.
Source: Tuscaloosa County assessment roll, as of March 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Tuscaloosa County |
| Unified School District | Tuscaloosa County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $420.00 (+11.7%) | $29,900 (+48.9%) Land $15,660 Building $14,240 | $149,500 (+48.9%) Land $78,300 Building $71,200 |
| 2024 | $376.00 (+0.27%) | $20,080 (-) Land $10,220 Building $9,860 | $100,400 (-) Land $51,100 Building $49,300 |
| 2023 | $375.00 | $20,080 (-) Land $10,220 Building $9,860 | $100,400 (-) Land $51,100 Building $49,300 |
| 2022 | $375.00 | $20,080 Land $10,220 Building $9,860 | $100,400 Land $51,100 Building $49,300 |
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 13896 Wire Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 20, 2025
| 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 risk around 13896 Wire Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 56% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
| AT&T DSL | 25 / 5 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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