215 Main St S, Sylvania, AL 35988 Property Records

DeKalb County property record for 215 Main St S, Sylvania, AL 35988

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,468 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	1 acres (43,560 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$72,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill	$431 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Mortgage Apr 2022 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`08-08-33-0-001-040.000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`08-08-33-0-001-040.000`
Alternative APNs	`148915` `5610`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,468 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,340 sqft
Flooring	Wood
Interior Walls	Plywood

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Exterior Material	Brick
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	43,560 sqft (1 acres)
Garage Area	640 sqft
Utility Building	128 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	148915
Street Address	215 MAIN ST S
City	SYLVANIA
State	AL
Zip	35988-2225
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	CONT 1AC SYLVANIA S33 T5S R8EPT OF SW-NW DESC AS:BEG 455' NORTH & 185'EAST OF SW COR OF 1/4 1/4 TH:NW'LY 155'E 310' SE'LY
Legal Range	08E
Legal Township	05S
Legal Section	33
Jurisdiction	DEKALB AL
Township / Civil Division	RAINSVILLE-SYLVANIA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1047
Census Tract	960301

Owner

215 Main St S is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2018.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	215 MAIN ST S, SYLVANIA, AL 35988-2225
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 22, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Apr 18, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Nov 12, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Nov 14, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST STATE BANK OF DEKALB COUNTY
Aug 27, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BANK OF ENGLAND

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 27, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 27, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	898 / 3958
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 23, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	898/3958
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DEKALB AL
Property Address	215 MAIN ST S, SYLVANIA, AL 35988-2225
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2023
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	215 MAIN ST S, SYLVANIA, AL 35988-2225

Mortgage

Document Number	05003/3832
Date	Mar 22, 2023
Book Page	5003/3832

Lender

Name	PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MOORPARK, CA 93021

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	350 Months
Due	May 1, 2052

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DEKALB AL
Property Address	215 MAIN ST S, SYLVANIA, AL 35988-2225
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 29, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	05002/6238
Date	Apr 18, 2022
Book Page	5002/6238

Lender

Name	PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2052

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DEKALB AL
Property Address	215 MAIN ST S, SYLVANIA, AL 35988-2225
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 24, 2021
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	215 MAIN ST S, SYLVANIA, AL 35988-2225

Mortgage

Document Number	5000/18903
Date	Nov 12, 2020
Book Page	5000/18903

Lender

Name	PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MOORPARK, CA 93021

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	334 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2048

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DEKALB AL
Property Address	215 MAIN ST S, SYLVANIA, AL 35988-2225
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 24, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	215 MAIN ST S, SYLVANIA, AL 35988-2225

Mortgage

Document Number	2232/13206
Date	Nov 14, 2018
Book Page	2232/13206

Lender

Name	FIRST STATE BANK OF DEKALB COUNTY
Type	Bank
Address	FORT PAYNE, AL 35968

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Nov 15, 2028

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DEKALB AL
Recording Date	Aug 27, 2018
Property Address	215 MAIN ST S, SYLVANIA, AL 35988-2225
Document Number	898/3958
Book / Page	898 / 3958
Instrument Date	Aug 23, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 21, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1415 COUNTY ROAD 38, 1415, SECTION, AL 35771-5550

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	215 MAIN ST S, SYLVANIA, AL 35988-2225

Mortgage

Document Number	22328963
Date	Aug 27, 2018
Instrument	2232/8963

Lender

Name	BANK OF ENGLAND
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 215 Main St S was $431 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.8% from the year before.

Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Alabama
County	DeKalb County
Municipality	Sylvania Town
Unified School District	DeKalb County School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$431.00 (+7.75%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$400.00 Homeowner's exemption	$11,240 Land $540 Building $10,700	$124,080 Land $6,080 Building $118,000
2023	$371.00 (+1.09%) Homeowner's exemption	$10,520 (+0.77%)	$105,180 (+0.67%) Land $6,080 Building $99,100
2022	$367.00 Homeowner's exemption	$10,440 Land $600 Building $9,840	$104,480 Land $6,080 Building $98,400

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 215 Main St S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 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

Wildfire risk around 215 Main St S is moderate, ranking above 61% 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 61% of the US · above 78% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Water System	NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD serves 47,070 people · EPA ID AL0001422
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Mar 2026
Lead	1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 50 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber	1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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