Marshall County property record for 278 Couch Rd, Albertville, AL 35950
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 1.26 acres (54,886 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,500 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $296 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-03-05-0-000-015.001 |
| Primary APN | 19-03-05-0-000-015.001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 54,886 sqft (1.26 acres) |
| Account Number | 151077 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 COUCH RD |
| City | ALBERTVILLE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35950-6058 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG NW COR SW 1/4 NW 1/4 5-9-4 TH N 10.2 E 250 S 220 W 250 N 209.8 TO THE POB 1.26AC 6-14-93 1212/226 250 X 220 5021-338 5074-167 |
| Legal Range | 4E |
| Legal Township | 9S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Jurisdiction | MARSHALL AL |
| Township / Civil Division | GUNTERSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1099 |
| Census Tract | 30701 |
278 Couch Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2015.
Source: Marshall County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1515 SOLITUDE AVE, ALBERTVILLE, AL 35950-6015 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20153129319 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5555 / 175 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003075301 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Couch Rd was $296, up 8% from the year before.
Source: Marshall County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marshall County |
| Unified School District | Marshall County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $296.00 (+8.03%) | ||
| 2025 | $274.00 | $8,640 Land $1,180 Building $7,460 | $110,500 Land $21,200 Building $89,300 |
| 2023 | $240.00 | $8,640 Land $1,180 Building $7,460 | $86,400 Land $11,800 Building $74,600 |
| 2021 | $247.00 Homeowner's exemption | $8,020 | $80,200 Land $11,800 Building $68,400 |
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 278 Couch Rd 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 Claims | 2 (2015–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2018 · other causes |
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 278 Couch Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% 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 45% of the US · above 49% 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 | GUNTERSVILLE WW & SB serves 13,374 people · EPA ID AL0000943 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| 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 | 1 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 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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