Etowah County property record for 245 Cates Rd, Gadsden, AL 35901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 6.1 acres (265,716 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $288 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-09-30-0-001-057.000 |
| Primary APN | 11-09-30-0-001-057.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 265,716 sqft (6.1 acres) |
| Account Number | 144240 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 245 CATES RD |
| City | GADSDEN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35901-8187 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | H/S BASE YEAR - 6.1 AC(C) LYING IN SW1/4 SW1/4 N OF CO RD 1333 30-11-7 D-2000-3365,D-2001-4354,D-2002-2126,D-2004-3314,D-2004-3317 D-2005-5479 |
| Legal Range | 7E |
| Legal Township | 11S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | ETOWAH AL |
| Township / Civil Division | TURKEYTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
245 Cates Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Etowah County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 245 CATES RD, GADSDEN, AL 35901-8187 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 245 Cates Rd was $288 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Etowah County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Etowah County |
| Unified School District | Etowah County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $288.00 Homeowner's exemption | $8,000 Land $3,280 Building $4,720 | $79,800 Land $32,700 Building $47,100 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $9,030 Land $3,270 Building $5,760 | $90,300 Land $32,700 Building $57,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 245 Cates Rd 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 21, 2019 · 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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1990–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · river or lake 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 245 Cates Rd is moderate, ranking above 69% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 69% of the US · above 91% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | NORTHEAST ETOWAH COUNTY WATER CO-OP serves 4,380 people · EPA ID AL0000587 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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