DeKalb County property record for 228 Eighth St, Sylvania, AL 35988
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.739 acres (32,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $59,500 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $412 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-09-30-0-001-048.000 |
| Primary APN | 08-09-30-0-001-048.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 32,200 sqft (0.739 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 161 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 141604 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 EIGHTH ST |
| City | SYLVANIA |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35988-2418 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S30 T5S R8E SYLVANIAFIRST ADD TO ROLLING ACRESLOT 7 |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | SYLVANIA FIRST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Township / Civil Division | RAINSVILLE-SYLVANIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 960301 |
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 EIGHTH ST, SYLVANIA, AL 35988-2418 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Property Address | 228 EIGHTH ST, SYLVANIA, AL 35988-2418 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2178/54 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2178/54 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK OF DEKALB COUNTY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Municipality | Sylvania Town |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $412.00 (+7.85%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $382.00 (+7.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $10,800 (+6.93%) Land $780 Building $10,020 | $118,540 (+17.44%) Land $8,540 Building $110,000 |
| 2023 | $354.00 (+8.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $10,100 (+7.45%) | $100,940 (+7.36%) Land $8,540 Building $92,400 |
| 2022 | $325.00 Homeowner's exemption | $9,400 Land $340 Building $9,060 | $94,020 Land $3,420 Building $90,600 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2011
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 60% of the US · above 77% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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