Walker County property record for 165 1st Ave E, Empire, AL 35063
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,325 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.399 acres (17,382 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,900 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $307 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-05-16-0-000-027.000 |
| Primary APN | 15-05-16-0-000-027.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,325 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,325 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 17,382 sqft (0.399 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 117 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Utility Building | 168 sqft |
| Account Number | 31308 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 165 1ST AVE E |
| City | EMPIRE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35063-3252 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 BLOCK2 SIPSEY VILLAGE SUB PLAT 2/47 SIPSEY BOOK 780 PG 63 117 X 150 SEC16/14/5 |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 14S |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIPSEY VILLAGE SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | WALKER AL |
| Township / Civil Division | SIPSEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 20801 |
165 1st Ave E is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Walker County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 64, SIPSEY, AL 35584-0064 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2431 / 614 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALKER AL |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 165 1ST AVE E, EMPIRE, AL 35063-3252 |
| Document Number | 002520/666 |
| Book / Page | 2520 / 666 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 64, SIPSEY, AL 35584-0064 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 165 1st Ave E was $307.
Source: Walker County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Walker County |
| Municipality | Sipsey Town |
| Unified School District | Walker County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $307.00 | $9,720 (-) | $48,600 (-) Land $2,900 Building $45,700 |
| 2024 | $307.00 (+9.25%) | $9,720 (+9.21%) Land $580 Building $9,140 | $48,600 (+9.21%) Land $2,900 Building $45,700 |
| 2023 | $281.00 (+4.46%) | $8,900 (+4.22%) Land $580 Building $8,320 | $44,500 (+4.22%) Land $2,900 Building $41,600 |
| 2022 | $269.00 | $8,540 Land $580 Building $7,960 | $42,700 Land $2,900 Building $39,800 |
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 165 1st Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 29, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 165 1st Ave E 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 64% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 84 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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