Cherokee County property record for 156 Co Rd 40, Centre, AL 35960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 904 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.7 acres (30,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $116,500 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,007 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 13-13-08-28-0-000-042.000 |
| Primary APN | 13-13-08-28-0-000-042.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 904 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 300 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 30,492 sqft (0.7 acres) |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Boat House | Boat House |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Account Number | 219853 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 156 COUNTY ROAD 40 |
| City | CENTRE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35960-8201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG SE COR OF LOT 16 BLK 2 NW 387 TO CONTOUR OF WEISS LAKE;N W335; SE590S TO WLY ROW OF JIM CREEK; SE 50 TO POB |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 10S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | J D CHANDLER SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRING GARDEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 956102 |
156 Co Rd 40 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2269 HORTON NIXON CHAPEL RD, HORTON, AL 35980-8946 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 12, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024234248 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE AL |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Property Address | 156 COUNTY ROAD 40, CENTRE, AL 35960-8201 |
| Document Number | 0000234248 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Instrument | 234248 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 223 W OXMOOR RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-6312 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 223 W OXMOOR RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-6312 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 156 Co Rd 40 was $1,007 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.2% from the year before.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of December 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,007.00 (+7.24%) | ||
| 2025 | $939.00 (+92.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $14,200 (+35.5%) Land $11,200 Building $3,000 | $236,100 (+103.36%) Land $112,000 Building $124,100 |
| 2024 | $488.00 | $10,480 (-9.81%) Land $10,000 Building $480 | $116,100 (-) Land $100,000 Building $16,100 |
| 2023 | $488.00 | $11,620 (+10.88%) | $116,100 (-) Land $100,000 Building $16,100 |
| 2022 | $488.00 | $10,480 Land $10,000 Building $480 | $116,100 Land $100,000 Building $16,100 |
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 156 Co Rd 40 in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 15, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2019–2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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 156 Co Rd 40 is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 82% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY serves 11,013 people · EPA ID AL0000189 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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