Cherokee County property record for 225 Co Rd 542, Centre, AL 35960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,375 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.64 acres (27,878 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $665,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,933 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Construction Loan Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-14-01-01-0-000-013.000 |
| Primary APN | 13-14-01-01-0-000-013.000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,375 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,878 sqft (0.64 acres) |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Boat House | Boat House |
| Account Number | 215880 |
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| Street Address | 225 COUNTY ROAD 542 |
| City | CENTRE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35960-6332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10,ROSCOE SMITH ESTATES, PB 9 PG 108 |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 10S |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSCOE SMITH ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 956000 |
225 Co Rd 542 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 225 COUNTY ROAD 542, CENTRE, AL 35960-6332 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage FIRST STATE BANK |
| Sep 7, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| May 3, 2019 | Survivorship Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022226075 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE AL |
| Property Address | COUNTY RD, CENTRE, AL 35960 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000211466 |
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| Date | Mar 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 211466 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE AL |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | COUNTY RD, CENTRE, AL 35960 |
| Document Number | 0000226075 |
| Map Reference | PB 9 PG 108 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 226075 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2024 |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 225 COUNTY ROAD 542, CENTRE, AL 35960-6332 |
| Document Number | 0000226076 |
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| Date | Sep 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 226076 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Survivorship Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE AL |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | COUNTY RD, CENTRE, AL 35960 |
| Document Number | 0000207245 |
| Map Reference | PB 9 PG 108 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 207245 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1695 BIG NOSE DR, CENTRE, AL 35960-2453 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 225 Co Rd 542 was $1,933 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.2% from the year before.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of December 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,933.00 (+7.15%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,804.00 (+2.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $18,460 (+6.21%) Land $16,720 Building $1,740 | $442,200 (+2.53%) Land $167,200 Building $275,000 |
| 2024 | $1,758.00 Additional exemption filed | $17,380 (-59.71%) Land $15,640 Building $1,740 | $431,300 (-) Land $156,300 Building $275,000 |
| 2023 | $1,758.00 (+33.99%) | $43,140 (+38%) | $431,300 (+175.94%) Land $156,300 Building $275,000 |
| 2022 | $1,312.00 | $31,260 Land $31,260 | $156,300 Land $156,300 |
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 225 Co Rd 542 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 15, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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 225 Co Rd 542 is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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