Walker County property record for 226 1st Ave E, Empire, AL 35063
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,310 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-05-16-0-000-021.000 |
| Primary APN | 15-05-16-0-000-021.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,310 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 117 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 786 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 101873 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 226 1ST AVE E |
| City | EMPIRE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35063-3256 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 BLOCK1 SIPSEY VILLAGE SUB PLAT 2.47 SIPSEY 16/14/5 .4AC |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 14S |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIPSEY VILLAGE SUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WALKER AL |
| Township / Civil Division | SIPSEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 20801 |
226 1st Ave E is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2009 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Walker County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 1ST AVE E, EMPIRE, AL 35063-3256 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 002203/461 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Walker County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Walker County |
| Municipality | Sipsey Town |
| Unified School District | Walker County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,200 | $61,800 Land $2,900 Building $58,900 | |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $5,640 Land $290 Building $5,350 | $56,400 Land $2,900 Building $53,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 226 1st Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 29, 2025
| 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 226 1st Ave E is moderate, ranking above 52% 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 52% of the US · above 64% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 84 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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