Houston County property record for 259 Branton Rd, Taylor, AL 36301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,587 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,431 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $148,500 (Jan 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $562 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-04-20-0-000-005-009 |
| Primary APN | 17-04-20-0-000-005-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,587 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,071 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 44,431 sqft (1.02 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 259 BRANTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | TAYLOR |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36301-7067 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOC IN NE1/4 OF NW1/4 OF SEC 20 T2N R26E COM @ INT OF N LN O F SEC & E R/W OF BRANTON RD TH S ALG R/W 344.98' TO POB TH S ALG |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | MADRID |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| Census Tract | 42100 |
259 Branton Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2015.
Source: Houston County records, as of May 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 BRANTON RD, TAYLOR, AL 36301-7067 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 746 / 745 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Property Address | 259 BRANTON RD, TAYLOR, AL 36301-7067 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2453/636 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2453/636 |
| Instrument | 2453-0636 |
| Name | WYNDHAM CAPITAL MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 372 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Branton Rd was $562 with exemptions applied, up 5.2% from the year before.
Source: Houston County assessment roll, as of May 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Houston County |
| Unified School District | Houston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $562.00 (+5.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $18,960 (+5.1%) | $189,520 (+5.06%) Land $15,600 Building $173,920 |
| 2024 | $534.00 (+9.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $18,040 (+4.4%) | $180,400 (+4.4%) Land $15,600 Building $164,800 |
| 2023 | $487.00 (+20.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $17,280 (+19.5%) | $172,800 (+19.58%) Land $14,600 Building $158,200 |
| 2022 | $404.00 Homeowner's exemption | $14,460 | $144,500 Land $13,800 Building $130,700 |
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 259 Branton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2009.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 14, 2020 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2009 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes & Straight-line |
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 259 Branton Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99.5% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | CITY OF TAYLOR serves 9,339 people · EPA ID AL0000702 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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