DeKalb County property record for 194 First Ave, Rainsville, AL 35986
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,621 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,101 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-06-24-0-003-036.000 |
| Primary APN | 16-06-24-0-003-036.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,621 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,012 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft (2.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 436 ft deep x 252 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,377 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 376 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 133461 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 194 FIRST AVE |
| City | RAINSVILLE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35986-5819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2.5 AC S24 T6 R7 R'VILLELOT IN SE-SW DESC AS FOL BEGWHERE W ROW FIRST AVE INTS SSEC LINE TH W 252.5 TH N 436 TOHARRISON ST TH |
| Legal Range | 07E |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Township / Civil Division | RAINSVILLE-SYLVANIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2046 |
| Census Tract | 960303 |
194 First Ave 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 | 117 DILBECK RD E, RAINSVILLE, AL 35986-4316 |
| 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 194 First Ave was $1,101 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.2% from the year before.
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Municipality | Rainsville City |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,101.00 (+5.16%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,047.00 Homeowner's exemption | $27,220 Land $2,000 Building $25,220 | $272,280 Land $20,080 Building $252,200 |
| 2023 | $867.00 (-2.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $22,780 (-2.23%) | $227,780 (-2.15%) Land $20,080 Building $207,700 |
| 2022 | $888.00 Homeowner's exemption | $23,300 Land $1,480 Building $21,820 | $232,780 Land $14,780 Building $218,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 194 First Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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 194 First Ave is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 61% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SECTION & DUTTON, WATER WORKS BD. OF serves 35,259 people · EPA ID AL0000728 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 96 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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