Walker County property record for 217 Ell Ave, Dora, AL 35062
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,354 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $149,900 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $490 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Mortgage Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-02-09-3-000-044.000 |
| Primary APN | 24-02-09-3-000-044.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,354 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,539 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,359 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,359 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 114 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 501305 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 ELL AVE |
| City | DORA |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35062-4505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Description | LTS 1-3 BLK 4 JB SCURLOCK SUB PLAT 2-56 DORA SEC9/15/5 |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 15S |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | J B SCURLOCK SUB |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | WALKER AL |
| Township / Civil Division | DORA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3033 |
| Census Tract | 21700 |
217 Ell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Walker County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 ELL AVE, DORA, AL 35062-4505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ALABAMA ONE CREDIT |
| Jul 22, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · USDA Mortgage USDA |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ALABAMA ONE CREDIT |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2615 / 191 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALKER AL |
| Property Address | 217 ELL AVE, DORA, AL 35062-4505 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 002535/486 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Book Page | 2535/486 |
| Name | ALABAMA ONE CREDIT |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALKER AL |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 217 ELL AVE, DORA, AL 35062-4505 |
| Document Number | 002615/191 |
| Book / Page | 2615 / 191 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 56 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4985 MCGOWANS FERRY RD, CHILDERSBURG, AL 35044-5549 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 ELL AVE, DORA, AL 35062-4505 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0026160136 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2616/0136 |
| Name | USDA |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | USDA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALKER AL |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 217 ELL AVE, DORA, AL 35062-4505 |
| Document Number | 0002536/33 |
| Book / Page | 2536 / 33 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2795 TORRANCE RD, 2795, WARRIOR, AL 35180-3045 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 ELL AVE, DORA, AL 35062-4505 |
| Document Number | 2535/486 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Book Page | 2535/486 |
| Name | ALABAMA ONE CREDIT |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Ell Ave was $490 with a homeowner's exemption, down 25.2% from the year before.
Source: Walker County assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Walker County |
| Municipality | Dora City |
| Unified School District | Walker County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $490.00 (-25.19%) | $15,020 (-23.48%) | $150,000 (-23.59%) |
| 2024 | $655.00 (+15.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $19,630 (+14.06%) Land $590 Building $19,040 | $196,300 (+14.06%) Land $5,900 Building $190,400 |
| 2023 | $569.00 (+2.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $17,210 (+2.56%) Land $590 Building $16,620 | $172,100 (+2.56%) Land $5,900 Building $166,200 |
| 2022 | $554.00 Homeowner's exemption | $16,780 Land $590 Building $16,190 | $167,800 Land $5,900 Building $161,900 |
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.
FEMA maps place 217 Ell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2003.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 29, 2025 · 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 Claims | 3 (2003–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · river or lake flooding |
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 217 Ell Ave is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 51% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DORA UTILITIES serves 4,083 people · EPA ID AL0001721 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) 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 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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