Houston County property record for 216 Ruth St, Dothan, AL 36303
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,484 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $478,438 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $388 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-06-13-1-003-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 09-06-13-1-003-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,484 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,484 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 216 RUTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOTHAN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36303-3549 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 & 1/2 OF LOT 12 BLK F HEADLAND HTS |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | HEADLAND AVE HTS |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,11-12 |
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | DOTHAN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4036 |
| Census Tract | 41500 |
216 Ruth St is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Houston County records, as of May 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1280 COUNTY ROAD 9, NEWTON, AL 36352-7117 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 216 Ruth St was $388, up 4.6% from the year before.
Source: Houston County assessment roll, as of May 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Houston County |
| Municipality | Dothan City |
| Unified School District | Dothan City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $388.00 (+4.58%) | $10,800 (+4.65%) | $54,020 (+4.69%) Land $3,300 Building $50,720 |
| 2024 | $371.00 (+8.48%) | $10,320 (+3.82%) | $51,600 (+3.82%) Land $3,300 Building $48,300 |
| 2023 | $342.00 (+21.28%) | $9,940 (+21.22%) | $49,700 (+21.22%) Land $3,300 Building $46,400 |
| 2022 | $282.00 | $8,200 | $41,000 Land $3,300 Building $37,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 216 Ruth St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 14, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 216 Ruth St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 91% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | CITY OF DOTHAN UTILITIES serves 97,146 people · EPA ID AL0000681 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 422 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: C Spire Wireless.
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