Morgan County property record for 1609 Chenault Dr SE, Decatur, AL 35601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,884 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.323 acres (14,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $67,000 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $439 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Feb 2022 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 03-09-29-3-001-006.000 |
| Primary APN | 03-09-29-3-001-006.000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,884 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,884 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 14,100 sqft (0.323 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 135 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 160438 |
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| Street Address | 1609 CHENAULT DR SE |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35601-5049 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SO 15' LOT 25 N 4' LOT 27 & ALL LOT 26 BLK 4 SUB BUENA VISTA ADD 1 PLAT BK 1 P 105 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 5S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUENA VISTA ADD 1 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | MORGAN AL |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
1609 Chenault Dr SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2020.
Source: Morgan County records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1609 CHENAULT DR SE, DECATUR, AL 35601-5049 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC |
| Feb 24, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| May 12, 2020 | Affidavit, Transfer NORTH ALABAMA TITLE, NORTH ALABAMA T&E |
| May 12, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer NORTH BEACH TITLE AND ESCROW, NORTH ALABAMA TITLE & ESCROW |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2005 / 8399 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 02020/3824 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MORGAN AL |
| Property Address | 1609 CHENAULT DR SE, DECATUR, AL 35601-5049 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2020/18543 |
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| Date | May 12, 2020 |
| Book Page | 2020/18543 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MORGAN AL |
| Property Address | 1609 CHENAULT DR SE, DECATUR, AL 35601-5049 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SOLU |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 02022/9698 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2022/9698 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MORGAN AL |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1609 CHENAULT DR SE, DECATUR, AL 35601-5049 |
| Document Number | 2020/3737 |
| Book / Page | 2020 / 3737 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 105 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH ALABAMA TITLE, NORTH ALABAMA T&E |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | MORGAN AL |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1609 CHENAULT DR SE, DECATUR, AL 35601-5049 |
| Document Number | 02020/3824 |
| Book / Page | 2020 / 3824 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | NORTH BEACH TITLE AND ESCROW, NORTH ALABAMA TITLE & ESCROW |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1609 CHENAULT DR SE, DECATUR, AL 35601-5049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1609 Chenault Dr SE was $439 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Morgan County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Morgan County |
| Municipality | Decatur City |
| Unified School District | Decatur City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $439.00 Homeowner's exemption | $10,760 (-) Land $1,940 Building $8,820 | $107,600 (-) Land $19,400 Building $88,200 |
| 2024 | $10,760 (-) Land $1,940 Building $8,820 | $107,600 (-) Land $19,400 Building $88,200 | |
| 2023 | $439.00 Homeowner's exemption | $10,760 (-) Land $1,940 Building $8,820 | $107,600 (-) Land $19,400 Building $88,200 |
| 2022 | $439.00 Homeowner's exemption | $10,760 Land $1,940 Building $8,820 | $107,600 Land $19,400 Building $88,200 |
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 1609 Chenault Dr SE in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 4, 2022 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 42 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 42 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 42 (1983–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 42 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · river or lake 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 1609 Chenault Dr SE is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99.5% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | DECATUR, MUNICIPAL UB OF serves 77,103 people · EPA ID AL0001084 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 391 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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