Shelby County property record for 265 Sontepe Rd, Calera, AL 35040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 1.85 acres (80,586 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $39,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $264 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 351023001011000 |
| Primary APN | 351023001011000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 317 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 80,586 sqft (1.85 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 352 ft deep x 560 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 265 SONTEPE RD |
|---|---|
| City | CALERA |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35040-3742 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM SE COR N 1/2 NW 1/4 SW1/4 WLY ALG SLY BDY 579'(S) TO POB CONT WLY 352 TO E ROW CO RD 224 NELY ALG E ROW 560 SLY 458 TO PO |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Township / Civil Division | CALERA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 30504 |
265 Sontepe Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2017.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 104 DRIVER ST, CALERA, AL 35040-3640 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017214900 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000055310 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Recording Date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 265 SONTEPE RD, CALERA, AL 35040-3742 |
| Document Number | 0000214900 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 214900 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $39.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 104 DRIVER ST CALERA AL 350403640, CALERA, AL 35040-3640 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 265 Sontepe Rd was $264, up 6.9% from the year before.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of April 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| Municipality | Calera City |
| County | Shelby County |
| Unified School District | Shelby County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $264.00 (+6.88%) | ||
| 2025 | $247.00 | $4,580 | $22,830 Land $16,630 Building $6,200 |
| 2023 | $238.00 | $4,420 | $22,060 Land $16,630 Building $5,430 |
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 Sontepe Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 23, 2026 · 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 | 5 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 265 Sontepe Rd is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 46% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 CALERA, THE WWB OF TE serves 26,982 people · EPA ID AL0001150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 116 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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