Etowah County property record for 247 Cates Rd, Gadsden, AL 35901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,236 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 2.57 acres (111,949 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $121 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 11-09-30-0-001-057.001 |
| Primary APN | 11-09-30-0-001-057.001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,236 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 111,949 sqft (2.57 acres) |
| Account Number | 144240 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 247 CATES RD |
| City | GADSDEN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | H/S BASE YEAR - LT 174.1 X 144.06 X 222 X 208.85 X 204.99 X 563.98 LYING IN SW1/4 SW1/4 N OF CATES RD 30-11-7 D-2006-3248464,D-2007-3280004 |
| 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 |
Source: Etowah County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 245 CATES RD, GADSDEN, AL 35901-8187 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $121.00 (-7.63%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $131.00 Homeowner's exemption | $4,700 (-49.68%) Land $1,540 Building $3,160 | $46,700 (-) Land $15,200 Building $31,500 |
| 2023 | $131.00 (+21.3%) | $9,340 (+16.17%) Land $3,040 Building $6,300 | $46,700 (+16.17%) Land $15,200 Building $31,500 |
| 2022 | $108.00 | $8,040 Land $3,040 Building $5,000 | $40,200 Land $15,200 Building $25,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 21, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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.
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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