DeKalb County property record for 1601 Wright Dr NW, Fort Payne, AL 35968
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,518 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-05-16-0-000-010.003 |
| Primary APN | 14-05-16-0-000-010.003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 167347 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1601 WRIGHT DR NW |
| City | FORT PAYNE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35968-3047 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S16 T6S R9EPT OF NW1/4 SE1/4 DESC AS: BEG AT PT726.9' WEST & 269.45' SE OF NE COR OFSAID 1/4 1/4 TH: NE 150' SE 120' SW |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT PAYNE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 961200 |
1601 Wright Dr NW is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1601 WRIGHT DR NW, FORT PAYNE, AL 35968-3047 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1601 Wright Dr NW was $1,518, up 113.5% from the year before.
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Municipality | Fort Payne City |
| Unified School District | Fort Payne City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,518.00 (+113.5%) | ||
| 2025 | $711.00 | $15,800 Land $160 Building $15,640 | $154,100 Land $3,000 Building $151,100 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $12,780 | $127,800 Land $3,000 Building $124,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1601 Wright Dr NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2011 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2011–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · other causes |
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 1601 Wright Dr NW is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · above 63% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 FORT PAYNE, THE WW BD OF THE serves 25,107 people · EPA ID AL0000509 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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