DeKalb County property record for 238 Spears St, Sylvania, AL 35988 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
| Square Footage | 1,310 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Garage | 784 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $122,000 (2017) |
| Tax Bill | $522.00 (2025) |
Source: DeKalb County records · APN 08-08-33-0-001-001.024
Assessment roll updated May 8, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 SPEARS ST, SYLVANIA, AL 35988-2127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FAMILY SECURITY CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 882 / 218 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 238 SPEARS ST, SYLVANIA, AL 35988-2127 |
| Document Number | 881/161 |
| Book / Page | 881 / 161 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 71 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3978 COUNTY ROAD 180, 3978, RAINSVILLE, AL 35986-3400 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 238 SPEARS ST, SYLVANIA, AL 35988-2127 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 238 SPEARS ST, SYLVANIA, AL 35988-2127 |
| Document Number | 882/218 |
| Book / Page | 882 / 218 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 71 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3975 COUNTY ROAD 180, 3975, RAINSVILLE, AL 35986-3406 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 238 SPEARS ST, SYLVANIA, AL 35988-2127 |
| Document Number | 002200/289 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2200/289 |
| Name | FAMILY SECURITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DECATUR, AL 35603 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2047 |
Source: DeKalb County records · Assessment roll updated May 8, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Municipality | Sylvania Town |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County School District (KG - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $522.00 (+7.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $14,260 (+6.9%) Land $300 Building $13,960 | $152,840 (+14.74%) Land $3,240 Building $149,600 |
| 2023 | $485.00 (+12.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $13,340 (+11.17%) | $133,200 (+11.09%) Land $7,500 Building $125,700 |
| 2022 | $431.00 Homeowner's exemption | $12,000 Land $500 Building $11,500 | $119,900 Land $5,000 Building $114,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, DeKalb County (01049C), updated September 29, 2011 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · above 80% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 455 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 08-08-33-0-001-001.024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,310 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,310 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Wood Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable/Hip Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Garage Area | 784 sqft Garage |
| Porch Area | 324 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Account Number | 143529 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 238 SPEARS ST |
| City | SYLVANIA |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35988-2127 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S33 T5S R8E SYLVANIASYLVANIA ESTATESBLK A LOT 11 |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | SYLVANIA ESTATES |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Minor Civil Division | RAINSVILLE-SYLVANIA |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 960402 |
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