Shelby County property record for 159 Stratford Cir, Pelham, AL 35124
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,610 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.398 acres (17,345 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $162,000 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,074 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 117363000028131 |
| Primary APN | 117363000028131 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,610 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,610 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,345 sqft (0.398 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 159 STRATFORD CIR |
|---|---|
| City | PELHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35124-2707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC/TWNSHP/RAN 36 19S 03W NBRHD: 08 STRATFORD PLACE R-2 |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 19S |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | STRATFORD PLACE PHASE 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALABASTER-HELENA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2036 |
| Census Tract | 30352 |
159 Stratford Cir is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2003.
Source: Shelby 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 Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 STRATFORD CIR, PELHAM, AL 35124-2707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Feb 6, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003588220 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 8, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000048733 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Property Address | 159 STRATFORD CIR, PELHAM, AL 35124-2707 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000402410 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210818000402410 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Property Address | 159 STRATFORD CIR, PELHAM, AL 35124-2707 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000043690 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170206000043690 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2046 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Stratford Cir was $1,074 with exemptions applied, down 23.3% from the year before.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of April 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby County |
| Municipality | Pelham City |
| Unified School District | Pelham City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,074.00 (-23.34%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,401.00 | $24,160 | $241,600 Land $75,000 Building $166,600 |
| 2023 | $22,100 | $220,900 Land $75,000 Building $145,900 |
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 159 Stratford Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 39 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 39 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 159 Stratford Cir 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 66% of the US · lower than 82% 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 | CITY OF PELHAM serves 38,703 people · EPA ID AL0001163 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| 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 | 21 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 363 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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