255 1st Ave E, Empire, AL 35063 Property Records

Walker County property record for 255 1st Ave E, Empire, AL 35063

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,932 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	0.4 acres (17,424 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$77,500 (Feb 2015)
Tax Bill	$334 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-05-16-0-000-023.000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-05-16-0-000-023.000`
Alternative APNs	`361505160000023.000` `106477`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	3 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,932 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,932 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	17,424 sqft (0.4 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 117 ft wide
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport

Exterior Amenities

Pool Type	In-Ground Vinyl Pool
Pool Area	512 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	112 sqft
Deck Area	140 sqft
Patio Area	280 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	106477
Street Address	255 1ST AVE E
City	EMPIRE
State	AL
Zip	35063-3254
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	S
Legal Description	LOT 11 BLK 2 SIPSEY VILLAGE SUB PLAT 2/47 SEC16/14/5
Legal Range	05W
Legal Township	14S
Legal Section	16
Legal Subdivision	SIPSEY VILLAGE SUB
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	WALKER AL
Township / Civil Division	SIPSEY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1040
Census Tract	20801

Owner

Source: Walker County records, as of April 28, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	255 1ST AVE E, EMPIRE, AL 35063-3254
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 9, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 9, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 21, 2011
Deed Book / Page	2411 / 516
Last Transfer Date	Apr 16, 2021
Transfer Doc	002652/578
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	WALKER AL
Recording Date	May 5, 2021
Property Address	255 1ST AVE E, EMPIRE, AL 35063-3254
Document Number	002652/578
Book / Page	2652 / 578
Map Reference	MB 2274 PG 494
Instrument Date	Apr 16, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	55 PINE WAY, JASPER, AL 35504-3955

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	255 1ST AVE E, EMPIRE, AL 35063-3254

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Walker County assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Alabama
County	Walker County
Municipality	Sipsey Town
Unified School District	Walker County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$334.00 Homeowner's exemption	$11,980 (+0.08%)	$119,700 (-)
2024	$334.00 (+9.51%) Homeowner's exemption	$11,970 (+8.42%) Land $290 Building $11,680	$119,700 (+8.42%) Land $2,900 Building $116,800
2023	$305.00 (+6.27%) Homeowner's exemption	$11,040 (+5.65%) Land $290 Building $10,750	$110,400 (+5.65%) Land $2,900 Building $107,500
2022	$287.00 Homeowner's exemption	$10,450 Land $290 Building $10,160	$104,500 Land $2,900 Building $101,600

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 29, 2025

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 52% of the US · above 64% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 84 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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