Walker County property record for 161 Ovel St, Sumiton, AL 35148
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,620 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.78 acres (34,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $117,500 (Feb 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $515 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-05-15-4-000-024.000 |
| Primary APN | 24-05-15-4-000-024.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,620 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,620 sqft |
| Basement Area | 540 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 540 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 34,000 sqft (0.78 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 520 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 392255 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 OVEL ST |
| City | SUMITON |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35148-3123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Description | LOT 16-17 BLOCK A PORTERFIELD SUB 1ST ADD PLAT 4-86 SUMITON SEC 15-15-5 |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 15S |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | PORTERFIELD SUB 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 16-17 |
| Jurisdiction | WALKER AL |
| Township / Civil Division | DORA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 21700 |
161 Ovel St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2015.
Source: Walker County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 OVEL ST, SUMITON, AL 35148-3123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2415 / 48 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALKER AL |
| Property Address | 161 OVEL ST, SUMITON, AL 35148-3123 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0002624/27 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Book Page | 2624/27 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Ovel St was $515 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Walker County assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Walker County |
| Municipality | Sumiton City |
| Unified School District | Walker County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $515.00 | $17,760 | $187,100 |
| 2023 | $415.00 (+2.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $14,590 (+2.03%) Land $1,240 Building $13,350 | $145,900 (+2.03%) Land $12,400 Building $133,500 |
| 2022 | $406.00 Homeowner's exemption | $14,300 Land $1,240 Building $13,060 | $143,000 Land $12,400 Building $130,600 |
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 161 Ovel St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 29, 2025 · 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 |
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 161 Ovel St is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 49% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 | SUMITON WATER WORKS BOARD serves 5,994 people · EPA ID AL0001351 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from JASPER WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| 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 108 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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