Cherokee County property record for 242 Co Rd 117, Cedar Bluff, AL 35959
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,988 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 2.86 acres (124,582 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $24,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,073 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Second Mortgage Apr 2023 Mortgage + 5 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-12-03-05-0-000-002.012 |
| Primary APN | 13-12-03-05-0-000-002.012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,988 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,988 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 124,582 sqft (2.86 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 408 sqft |
| Account Number | 210074 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 COUNTY ROAD 117 |
| City | CEDAR BLUFF |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35959-2853 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT TR 2, JOHNNY KALEVAS PROP PB 9/122;BEG AT NE COR SD LOT 2;SE 488.84';S 287.10';W 160';N 672.17';NE 106' TO POB |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 10S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR BLUFF-GAYLESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 955701 |
242 Co Rd 117 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2020.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 COUNTY ROAD 117, CEDAR BLUFF, AL 35959-2853 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAMILY SAVINGS CU |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Jun 12, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Jun 12, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Mar 24, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020212530 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 212531 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE AL |
| Property Address | 242 COUNTY ROAD 117, CEDAR BLUFF, AL 35959-2853 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000242011 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 242011 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE AL |
| Property Address | 242 COUNTY ROAD 117, CEDAR BLUFF, AL 35959-2853 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000228649 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 228649 |
| Name | FAMILY SAVINGS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 3, 2043 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE AL |
| Property Address | 242 COUNTY ROAD 117, CEDAR BLUFF, AL 35959-2853 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 221076 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221076 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE AL |
| Property Address | 242 COUNTY ROAD 117, CEDAR BLUFF, AL 35959-2853 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 217148 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 217148 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE AL |
| Property Address | 242 COUNTY ROAD 117, CEDAR BLUFF, AL 35959-2853 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 212531 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 212531 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE AL |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 242 COUNTY ROAD 117, CEDAR BLUFF, AL 35959-2853 |
| Document Number | 212530 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 212530 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 COUNTY ROAD 117, CEDAR BLUFF, AL 35959-2853 |
| Document Number | 212531 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 212531 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE AL |
| Property Address | 242 COUNTY ROAD 117, CEDAR BLUFF, AL 35959-2853 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 6, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | , 0197262 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0197262 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Co Rd 117 was $1,073 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.3% 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 | $1,073.00 (+7.3%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,000.00 (+26.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $10,200 (-48.69%) Land $5,600 Building $4,600 | $250,800 (+25.15%) Land $56,000 Building $194,800 |
| 2024 | $788.00 Additional exemption filed | $19,880 (-0.8%) Land $5,000 Building $14,880 | $200,400 (-) Land $50,000 Building $150,400 |
| 2023 | $788.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,040 (+288.37%) | $200,400 (-) Land $50,000 Building $150,400 |
| 2022 | $788.00 Homeowner's exemption | $5,160 Land $5,000 Building $160 | $200,400 Land $50,000 Building $150,400 |
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.
FEMA maps place 242 Co Rd 117 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 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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 242 Co Rd 117 is moderate, ranking above 46% 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 46% of the US · above 51% 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 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
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