Etowah County property record for 221 S 3rd St, Gadsden, AL 35901
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 6,194 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $132,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,874 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-02-04-4-000-375.000 |
| Primary APN | 15-02-04-4-000-375.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 6,194 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,194 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Unfinished |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 345050 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 221 S 3RD ST |
| City | GADSDEN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35901-4209 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Description | N 1/2 LT 151 ORIGINAL SURVEY OF GADSDEN PLAT UNRECORDED 4-12-6 D-2007-3269112,D-2007-3269114,T/S 2007-313 & 314(TIF),(RED 6-23-10),D-2009-3321615,D-2010-3333935,D-2010-3333936,T/S 2010-217(RED 1-13-12),D-2012-3370452,D-2015-3421330,T/S 2016-412(RED 3 |
| Legal Range | 6E |
| Legal Township | 12S |
| Legal Section | 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | GADSDEN, ORIGINAL SURVEY |
| Legal Lot Number | PT151 |
| Jurisdiction | ETOWAH AL |
| Township / Civil Division | GADSDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Gadsden Downtown Historic District listed 1997 · 76 contributing resources · NRIS 97001165 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
221 S 3rd St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2012.
Source: Etowah County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 758 FORREST AVE, GADSDEN, AL 35901-3639 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20123370452 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ETOWAH AL |
| Property Address | 221 S 3RD ST, GADSDEN, AL 35901-4209 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0003533937 |
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| Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 3533937 |
| Name | THE EXCHANGE BANK OF ALABAMA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 0 Months |
| Due | Jan 18, 2022 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 221 S 3rd St was $1,874, up 13.2% from the year before.
Source: Etowah County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Etowah County |
| Municipality | Gadsden City |
| Unified School District | Gadsden City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,874.00 (+13.16%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,656.00 | $33,800 Land $4,500 Building $29,300 | $169,000 Land $22,500 Building $146,500 |
| 2023 | $1,972.00 (+19.08%) | $40,260 (+19.11%) Land $4,500 Building $35,760 | $201,300 (+19.11%) Land $22,500 Building $178,800 |
| 2022 | $1,656.00 | $33,800 Land $4,500 Building $29,300 | $169,000 Land $22,500 Building $146,500 |
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 221 S 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 21, 2019
| 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 risk around 221 S 3rd St is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE serves 44,637 people · EPA ID AL0000577 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 258 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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