Walker County property record for 271 Empire Rd, Sumiton, AL 35148
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,348 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 2.9 acres (126,324 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $504 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-02-10-1-000-010.000 |
| Primary APN | 24-02-10-1-000-010.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,348 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,348 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 126,324 sqft (2.9 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 587 ft deep x 216 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Utility Building | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 87018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 271 EMPIRE RD |
| City | SUMITON |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35148-4708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Description | P/O NE NE 10-15-5 COM INT W ROW EMPIRE RD & N LINE SW 255 ON ROW TO BEG SW 215.75 NW 185.59 NW 281.68 N 218.8 TO N LINE SE |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 15S |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WALKER AL |
| Township / Civil Division | DORA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 21800 |
271 Empire Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Walker County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 271 EMPIRE RD, SUMITON, AL 35148-4708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 271 Empire Rd was $504 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.7% from the year before.
Source: Walker County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Walker County |
| Municipality | Sumiton City |
| Unified School District | Walker County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $504.00 (+7.69%) | $17,400 (+7.08%) | $196,500 (+20.92%) Land $7,700 Building $188,800 |
| 2024 | $468.00 (+15.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $16,250 (+14.12%) Land $770 Building $15,480 | $162,500 (+14.12%) Land $7,700 Building $154,800 |
| 2023 | $405.00 (+2.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $14,240 (+2.08%) Land $770 Building $13,470 | $142,400 (+2.08%) Land $7,700 Building $134,700 |
| 2022 | $395.00 Homeowner's exemption | $13,950 Land $770 Building $13,180 | $139,500 Land $7,700 Building $131,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 271 Empire Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 271 Empire Rd is moderate, ranking above 47% 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 47% of the US · above 53% 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 | SUMITON WATER WORKS BOARD serves 5,994 people · EPA ID AL0001351 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from JASPER WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 54 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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