DeKalb County property record for 265 Fourth Ave, Valley Head, AL 35989
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 2.1 acres (91,476 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $8,000 (Sep 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $64 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-09-32-0-003-002.000 |
| Primary APN | 10-09-32-0-003-002.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 91,476 sqft (2.1 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 560 ft deep x 360 ft wide |
| Account Number | 9231 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 265 FOURTH AVE |
| City | VALLEY HEAD |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35989-4146 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CONT 2.1AC S32 T5 R10 VALLEY HEADJ W ELLIS SUBBLK E LOTS 1 THRU 11 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | J W ELLIS SUB |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-11 |
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Township / Civil Division | VALLEY HEAD-MENTONE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1059 |
| Census Tract | 961400 |
265 Fourth Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2011.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 165 FOURTH AVE, VALLEY HEAD, AL 35989-4226 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 754 / 108 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 265 Fourth Ave was $64 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Municipality | Valley Head Town |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $64.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $64.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,900 Land $1,900 | $18,980 Land $18,980 |
| 2023 | $64.00 (+39.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,900 (+66.67%) | $18,980 (+66.49%) Land $18,980 |
| 2022 | $46.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,140 Land $1,140 | $11,400 Land $11,400 |
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 265 Fourth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2011 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2014 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And 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.
Wildfire risk around 265 Fourth Ave is moderate, ranking above 52% 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 52% of the US · above 63% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 72 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: Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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