Tuscaloosa County property record for 14965 Upper Columbus Rd, Echola, AL 35457
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 3,008 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 35 acres (1,524,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $508,621 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,373 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-02-03-0-000-006.000 |
| Primary APN | 18-02-03-0-000-006.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,008 sqft |
| Utility Area | 24 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,524,600 sqft (35 acres) |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 648 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 304 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 16260 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 14965 UPPER COLUMBUS RD |
| City | ECHOLA |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35457-9748 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | BEG NW COR SW/4-NW/4 S3 T20S R12W; E 1330(S); S 915(S); W 604.9; S 435.4; W 720(S); N 1330(S) TO POB |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 20S |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Jurisdiction | TUSCALOOSA AL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELROD-MOORES BRIDGE-ECHOLA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3037 |
| Census Tract | 10105 |
14965 Upper Columbus Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2013.
Source: Tuscaloosa County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14965 UPPER COLUMBUS RD, ECHOLA, AL 35457-9748 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2013 / 874 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2013000874 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TUSCALOOSA AL |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 14965 UPPER COLUMBUS RD, ECHOLA, AL 35457-9748 |
| Document Number | 2026064776 |
| Book / Page | 2026 / 64776 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14965 UPPER COLUMBUS RD, ECHOLA, AL 35457-9748 |
| Document Number | 2026064776, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2026/64776 |
| Name | FIRST S FARM CREDIT ACA |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 14965 Upper Columbus Rd was $1,373 with exemptions applied, up 7.4% 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 | $1,373.00 (+7.43%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $173,360 (+46.1%) Land $28,320 Building $145,040 | $866,800 (+46.1%) Land $141,600 Building $725,200 |
| 2024 | $1,278.00 (+1.91%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $118,660 (+1.47%) Land $17,280 Building $101,380 | $593,300 (+1.47%) Land $86,400 Building $506,900 |
| 2023 | $1,254.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $116,940 (-) Land $15,560 Building $101,380 | $584,700 (-) Land $77,800 Building $506,900 |
| 2022 | $1,254.00 | $116,940 Land $15,560 Building $101,380 | $584,700 Land $77,800 Building $506,900 |
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.
FEMA maps place 14965 Upper Columbus Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 20, 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 | 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 14965 Upper Columbus Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 66% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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