Etowah County property record for 261 Smith Dr, Gadsden, AL 35904
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.8 acres (34,848 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $68 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-05-21-0-001-003.001 |
| Primary APN | 10-05-21-0-001-003.001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 34,848 sqft (0.8 acres) |
|---|
| Account Number | 271898 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 SMITH DR |
| City | GADSDEN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35904-3085 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Description | H/S BASE YEAR COM NW COR OF NE1/4 NE1/4 TH S 200 TH W 332 TH S 100 TH E 332 TO W ROW OF SMITH DR TH N 100 ALONG SAID ROW TO POB LYING IN NE1/4 NE1/4 21-11-6 1318-229,D-2008-3289849,D-2011-3339774,D-2017-3453709 D-2018-3470127(ROS),D-2023-3560371 |
| Legal Range | 6E |
| Legal Township | 11S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | ETOWAH AL |
| Township / Civil Division | LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 10800 |
261 Smith Dr, vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Etowah County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 SMITH DR, GADSDEN, AL 35904-3085 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Smith Dr was $68.
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 | $68.00 | ||
| 2025 | $68.00 | $1,900 Land $1,900 | $9,500 Land $9,500 |
| 2023 | $68.00 | $1,900 (-) Land $1,900 | $9,500 (-) Land $9,500 |
| 2022 | $68.00 | $1,900 Land $1,900 | $9,500 Land $9,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Smith Dr 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 261 Smith Dr is moderate, ranking above 53% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · above 66% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HIGHLAND WATER AUTHORITY serves 4,014 people · EPA ID AL0000580 |
|---|---|
| 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 48 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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