Houston County property record for 271 Melrose Ln, Dothan, AL 36303
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,273 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (7,141 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $122,500 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,200 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Mortgage Oct 2018 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-05-21-3-000-003-044 |
| Primary APN | 10-05-21-3-000-003-044 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,273 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,273 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,141 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 271 MELROSE LN |
|---|---|
| City | DOTHAN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36303-5517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 BLK B RICHMOND PARK SUB |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHMOND PARK |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | DOTHAN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2050 |
| Census Tract | 41400 |
271 Melrose Ln is owned by a company that bought it in June 2018.
Source: Houston County records, as of May 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1015 MYRICK RD, DEATSVILLE, AL 36022-3296 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST COMMUNITY BANK |
| Oct 4, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 25, 2018 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 21, 2017 | Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018804-0662 |
| Deed Book / Page | 804 / 662 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Property Address | 271 MELROSE LN, DOTHAN, AL 36303-5517 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 002497/486 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Book Page | 2497/486 |
| Instrument | 2497-0486 |
| Name | FIRST COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 21, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 271 MELROSE LN, DOTHAN, AL 36303-5517 |
| Document Number | 000810/344 |
| Book / Page | 810 / 344 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0810-0344 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1015 MYRICK RD, 1015, DEATSVILLE, AL 36022-3296 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 271 MELROSE LN, DOTHAN, AL 36303-5517 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 271 MELROSE LN, DOTHAN, AL 36303-5517 |
| Document Number | 000804/662 |
| Book / Page | 804 / 662 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0804-0662 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5600 GRANITE PKWY, 5600, PLANO, TX 75024-4126 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 271 MELROSE LN, DOTHAN, AL 36303-5517 |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 271 MELROSE LN, DOTHAN, AL 36303-5517 |
| Document Number | 000794/798 |
| Book / Page | 794 / 798 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 271 MELROSE LN, 271, DOTHAN, AL 36303-5517 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 MORTGAGE WAY, MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054-4637 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 271 Melrose Ln was $1,200, up 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Houston County assessment roll, as of May 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Houston County |
| Municipality | Dothan City |
| Unified School District | Dothan City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,200.00 (+3.54%) | $33,360 (+3.6%) | $166,760 (+3.58%) Land $17,500 Building $149,260 |
| 2024 | $1,159.00 (+7.41%) | $32,200 (+2.94%) | $161,000 (+2.94%) Land $17,500 Building $143,500 |
| 2023 | $1,079.00 (+17.41%) | $31,280 (+17.42%) | $156,400 (+17.42%) Land $17,500 Building $138,900 |
| 2022 | $919.00 | $26,640 | $133,200 Land $17,500 Building $115,700 |
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 271 Melrose Ln 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 July 14, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 271 Melrose Ln is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 91% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF DOTHAN UTILITIES serves 97,146 people · EPA ID AL0000681 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 168 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| C Spire Wireless Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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