Walker County property record for 253 Lela Ave, Sumiton, AL 35148
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,247 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.365 acres (15,910 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-05-15-1-000-027.000 |
| Primary APN | 24-05-15-1-000-027.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,247 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,247 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 15,910 sqft (0.365 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 86 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 528 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 22924 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 LELA AVE |
| City | SUMITON |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35148-3325 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 BLOCK2 FIRST ADD TO GILBERT HEIGHTS 4/30 15-15-5 |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 15S |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | GILBERT HEIGHTS FIRST ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | WALKER AL |
| Township / Civil Division | DORA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 21700 |
Source: Walker County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 LELA AVE, SUMITON, AL 35148-3325 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Walker County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Walker County |
| Municipality | Sumiton City |
| Unified School District | Walker County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,340 (+26.56%) | $83,200 (+26.25%) Land $7,400 Building $75,800 | |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $6,590 Land $740 Building $5,850 | $65,900 Land $7,400 Building $58,500 |
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 October 29, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 81% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | SUMITON WATER WORKS BOARD serves 5,994 people · EPA ID AL0001351 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from JASPER WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 98 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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