Tuscaloosa County property record for 16979 Sunshine Dr, Ralph, AL 35480
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 41 acres (1,785,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $630 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34-07-26-0-000-007.000 |
| Primary APN | 34-07-26-0-000-007.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Utility Area | 108 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,785,960 sqft (41 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 886 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 87427 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16979 SUNSHINE DR |
| City | RALPH |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35480-9449 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | ALL OF THE NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SECTION 26 TOWNSHIP 22 SOUTH RANGE 12 WEST. |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 22S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | TUSCALOOSA AL |
| Township / Civil Division | FOSTERS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 10303 |
16979 Sunshine Dr, a rural home, is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2020.
Source: Tuscaloosa County records, as of March 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16979 SUNSHINE DR, RALPH, AL 35480-9449 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 2020/13985 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TUSCALOOSA AL |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 16979 SUNSHINE DR, RALPH, AL 35480-9449 |
| Document Number | 2020/13985 |
| Book / Page | 2020 / 13985 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16841 SUNSHINE DR, RALPH, AL 35480-9450 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16979 Sunshine Dr was $630, up 19.1% from the year before.
Source: Tuscaloosa County assessment roll, as of March 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Tuscaloosa County |
| Unified School District | Tuscaloosa County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $630.00 (+19.09%) | $74,660 (+43.58%) Land $23,680 Building $50,980 | $373,300 (+43.58%) Land $118,400 Building $254,900 |
| 2024 | $529.00 (+0.19%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $52,000 (-) Land $15,000 Building $37,000 | $260,000 (-) Land $75,000 Building $185,000 |
| 2023 | $528.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $52,000 (-) Land $15,000 Building $37,000 | $260,000 (-) Land $75,000 Building $185,000 |
| 2022 | $528.00 | $52,000 Land $15,000 Building $37,000 | $260,000 Land $75,000 Building $185,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16979 Sunshine Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 20, 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 16979 Sunshine Dr is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 76% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T DSL | 10 / 1 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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