278 Ember Ln, Ohatchee, AL 36271 Property Records

Calhoun County property record for 278 Ember Ln, Ohatchee, AL 36271

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,163 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size	0.482 acres (20,996 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$731 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2018 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-09-30-0-000-018.012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-09-30-0-000-018.012`
Alternative APNs	`177324` `50334`

Interior

Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,163 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,180 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,163 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1985
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Wood
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	20,996 sqft (0.482 acres)
Porch	Slab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	177324
Street Address	278 EMBER LN
City	OHATCHEE
State	AL
Zip	36271-4336
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SEC 30 TSP 14S RNG 07E CANDLEWOOD SUB DIV LOT 11
Legal Range	07E
Legal Township	14S
Legal Section	30
Legal Subdivision	CANDLEWOOD SUB
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	CALHOUN AL
Township / Civil Division	ALEXANDRIA-WEBSTER CHAPEL
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1012
Census Tract	2504

Owner

278 Ember Ln is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2018.

Source: Calhoun County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	16373 JOHN BAUER RD, SUMMERDALE, AL 36580-4165
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	May 18, 2018
Transfer Doc	3242/441
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CALHOUN AL
Recording Date	Dec 18, 2018
Property Address	278 EMBER LN, OHATCHEE, AL 36271-4336
Document Number	3242/441
Book / Page	3242 / 441
Instrument Date	May 18, 2018
Instrument	3242-0441
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 26, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	517 PICKENS ST SE, 517, ATTALLA, AL 35954-3535

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16373 JOHN BAUER RD, SUMMERDALE, AL 36580-4165

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Ember Ln was $731, up 6.9% from the year before.

Source: Calhoun County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Alabama
County	Calhoun County
Unified School District	Calhoun County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$731.00 (+6.87%)
2025	$684.00	$17,540 (-)	$87,700 (-) Land $20,000 Building $67,700
2024	$684.00	$17,540 (-) Land $4,000 Building $13,540	$87,700 (-) Land $20,000 Building $67,700
2023	$684.00 (-5.13%)	$17,540 (-5.23%) Land $4,000 Building $13,540	$87,700 (-5.23%) Land $20,000 Building $67,700
2022	$721.00	$18,508 Land $4,000 Building $14,508	$92,540 Land $20,000 Building $72,540

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 278 Ember Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 27, 2021 · 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	2 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

Wildfire risk around 278 Ember Ln is moderate, ranking above 66% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 66% of the US · above 86% of Alabama
Wildfire Likelihood	0.3% 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CALHOUN COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY serves 32,796 people · EPA ID AL0000131
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Jun 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Sparklight Cable	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20