Etowah County property record for 1521 Western Ln, Southside, AL 35907
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,361 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.466 acres (20,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $716 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-03-07-0-001-013.069 |
| Primary APN | 21-03-07-0-001-013.069 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,361 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,752 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 609 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 20,300 sqft (0.466 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 158460 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1521 WESTERN LN |
| City | GADSDEN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35907-7046 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | H/S BASE YR LT 76 WESTERN HILLS SUB 1ST ADD PT B PLAT I-120 7-13-6 1285-553,1703-249,D-2003-3318,D-2008-3297614 |
| Legal Range | 6E |
| Legal Township | 13S |
| Legal Section | 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTERN HILLS 1ST ADD PART B |
| Legal Lot Number | 76 |
| Jurisdiction | ETOWAH AL |
| Township / Civil Division | GADSDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 10504 |
1521 Western Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Etowah County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1521 WESTERN LN, GADSDEN, AL 35907-7046 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1521 Western Ln was $716 with a homeowner's exemption, down 12% from the year before.
Source: Etowah County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Etowah County |
| Municipality | Southside City |
| Unified School District | Etowah County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $716.00 (-12.04%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $814.00 Homeowner's exemption | $21,060 Land $2,780 Building $18,280 | $210,500 Land $27,700 Building $182,800 |
| 2023 | $864.00 (+21.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $22,270 (+20.38%) Land $2,770 Building $19,500 | $222,700 (+20.38%) Land $27,700 Building $195,000 |
| 2022 | $710.00 Homeowner's exemption | $18,500 Land $2,770 Building $15,730 | $185,000 Land $27,700 Building $157,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1521 Western Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 21, 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 | 8 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 1521 Western Ln is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 80% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | SOUTHSIDE WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD serves 12,327 people · EPA ID AL0000591 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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