204 E Sears St, Valley, AL 36854 Property Records

Chambers County property record for 204 E Sears St, Valley, AL 36854

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size	0.348 acres (15,184 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$20,000 (Aug 2019)
Tax Bill	$563 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2019 Sale Jun 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`12-17-06-24-4-003-066.000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`12-17-06-24-4-003-066.000`
Alternative APNs	`1706244003066000` `445970`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,040 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,040 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1923
Effective Year Built	Effective 1923
Exterior Material	Other
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Brick
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asbestos
Lot Area	15,184 sqft (0.348 acres)
Lot Dimensions	147 ft deep x 96 ft wide
Garage Type	Mixed
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	91 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	445970
Street Address	204 E SEARS ST
City	VALLEY
State	AL
Zip	36854-4825
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 2 BLOCK 20FAIRFAX MILL VILLAGEM.B. 3 PG. 26-28IN SW1/4 OF SE1/4.S24 T21N R28ECITY OF VALLEY
Legal Range	28
Legal Township	21
Legal Section	24
Legal Subdivision	FAIRFAX MILL VILLAGE
Legal Block	20
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	CHAMBERS AL
Township / Civil Division	VALLEY
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3043
Census Tract	954700

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Fairfax Historic District listed 1999 · 377 contributing resources · NRIS 99001177

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Chambers County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	493 COUNTY ROAD 247, WEDOWEE, AL 36278-4065
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 15, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jun 4, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 15, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 15, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 4, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	2019 / 3474
Prior Transfer Date	May 31, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0020182249
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CHAMBERS AL
Recording Date	Aug 15, 2019
Property Address	204 E SEARS ST, VALLEY, AL 36854-4825
Document Number	02019/3474
Book / Page	2019 / 3474
Instrument Date	Aug 12, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 21, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	493 COUNTY ROAD 247, WEDOWEE, AL 36278-4065

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CHAMBERS AL
Recording Date	Jun 4, 2018
Property Address	204 E SEARS ST, VALLEY, AL 36854-4825
Document Number	0020182249
Instrument Date	May 31, 2018
Instrument	20182249
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 21, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	204 E SEARS ST, VALLEY, AL 36854-4825

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Chambers County assessment roll, as of May 12, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Alabama
County	Chambers County
Municipality	Valley City
Unified School District	Chambers County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$563.00 (+6.83%)
2025	$527.00 (+6.9%)	$16,532 (+42.52%) Land $4,120 Building $12,412	$82,660 (+42.64%) Land $20,600 Building $62,060
2024	$493.00 (-8.53%)	$11,600 (-8.66%) Land $1,340 Building $10,260	$57,950 (-8.8%) Land $6,680 Building $51,270
2023	$539.00 (+4.26%)	$12,700 (+4.27%) Land $1,340 Building $11,360	$63,540 (+4.42%) Land $6,680 Building $56,860
2022	$517.00	$12,180 Land $1,340 Building $10,840	$60,850 Land $6,680 Building $54,170

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 18, 2011

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 85% of Alabama
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	EAST ALABAMA, WATER & FIRE PRO DISTRICT serves 17,532 people · EPA ID AL0000174
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Jun 2023
Lead	2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 162 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 · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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