DeKalb County property record for 227 Dempsey Ave, Mentone, AL 35984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 240 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 0.7 acres (30,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $205 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-08-27-0-001-029.004 |
| Primary APN | 10-08-27-0-001-029.004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 240 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 30,492 sqft (0.7 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Account Number | 106880 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 227 DEMPSEY AVE |
| City | MENTONE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35984-3064 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FRED HURON SUB DIVLOTS 35S27 T5 R10 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRED HURON SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 35S |
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Township / Civil Division | VALLEY HEAD-MENTONE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1079 |
| Census Tract | 961400 |
227 Dempsey Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2008.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 227 DEMPSEY AVE, MENTONE, AL 35984-3064 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 20083347 |
| Deed Book / Page | 690 / 136 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000690/136 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 227 Dempsey Ave was $205, up 6.8% from the year before.
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Municipality | Mentone Town |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $205.00 (+6.77%) | ||
| 2025 | $192.00 | $4,640 Land $900 Building $3,740 | $27,560 Land $5,260 Building $22,300 |
| 2023 | $162.00 (+1.89%) | $3,920 (+2.08%) | $19,560 (+2.09%) Land $5,260 Building $14,300 |
| 2022 | $159.00 | $3,840 Land $1,060 Building $2,780 | $19,160 Land $5,260 Building $13,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 227 Dempsey Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2014 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And 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 227 Dempsey Ave is moderate, ranking above 57% 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 57% of the US · above 72% 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 | VALLEY HEAD WATER WORKS BOARD serves 3,075 people · EPA ID AL0000523 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 12 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: Brightspeed, Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative, T-Mobile.
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