1540 8th St, Cherokee, AL 35616 Property Records

Colbert County property record for 1540 8th St, Cherokee, AL 35616

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,310 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.558 acres (24,306 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$78,000 (May 2022)
Tax Bill$651 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-07-25-0-003-018.000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-07-25-0-003-018.000
Alternative APNs
  • 55606
  • 26071
  • 44409

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures29 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,310 sqft Adjusted Area
Gross Area1,159 sqft
1st Floor Area1,159 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWood
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Exterior MaterialCombination
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeFooting
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area24,306 sqft (0.558 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 162 ft wide
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemPackage A/C
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number44409
Street Address1540 8TH ST
CityCHEROKEE
StateAL
Zip35616-6836
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOTS 3 & 4 THOMPSON 162 X 150 /DB 2008 PG 6718-6719 & DB 2022 PG 15573-15574 (TRUST) & DB 2022 PG 15575-15576
Legal Range14W
Legal Township03S
Legal Section25
Legal SubdivisionTHOMPSONS /4-13
Legal Lot Number3&4
JurisdictionCOLBERT AL
Township / Civil DivisionCHEROKEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2039
Census Tract21000

Owner

Source: Colbert 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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1540 8TH ST, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-6836
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 4, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 4, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022
Prior Transfer DateDec 1, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc2005000884
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOLBERT AL
Recording DateMay 4, 2022
Property Address1540 8TH ST, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-6836
Document Number2022/15575
Book / Page2022 / 15575
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 13
Instrument DateMay 4, 2022
Instrument202215575
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyVerified / From Affidavit
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1540 8TH ST, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-6836

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Colbert County assessment roll, as of December 11, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateAlabama
CountyColbert County
MunicipalityCherokee Town
Unified School DistrictColbert County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$651.00 (+3.01%)
2025$632.00 (+73.63%)$9,500 (+5.79%) Land $880 Building $8,620$94,800 (+5.57%) Land $8,700 Building $86,100
2024$364.00 (+4.3%)$8,980 (+4.91%) Land $720 Building $8,260$89,800 (+4.91%) Land $7,200 Building $82,600
2023$349.00 Homeowner's exemption$8,560 (+9.74%)$85,600 (+9.83%) Land $6,600 Building $79,000
2022Homeowner's exemption$7,800$77,940 Land $6,160 Building $71,780

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 91% of Alabama
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHEROKEE WATER & GAS DEPARTMENT
serves 1,992 people · EPA ID AL0000311
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Oct 2021
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 110 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
TEC
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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