DeKalb County property record for 280 First Ave, Valley Head, AL 35989
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.387 acres (16,875 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Aug 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $768 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-09-32-0-002-046.000 |
| Primary APN | 10-09-32-0-002-046.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,212 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 16,875 sqft (0.387 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 225 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Utility Building | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 149721 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 280 FIRST AVE |
| City | VALLEY HEAD |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35989-4118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | O P COOPER 1ST SUBBLK 2 LOTS 1 THRU 3S32 T5S R10E VALLEY HEAD |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | O P COOPER 1ST SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Township / Civil Division | VALLEY HEAD-MENTONE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1093 |
| Census Tract | 961400 |
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 208 FIRST AVE, VALLEY HEAD, AL 35989-4118 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20083003399 |
| Deed Book / Page | 698 / 260 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Property Address | 280 FIRST AVE, VALLEY HEAD, AL 35989-4118 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2232/12439 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Book Page | 2232/12439 |
| Name | REDSTONE FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HUNTSVILLE, AL 35893 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2028 |
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Municipality | Valley Head Town |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $768.00 (+6.96%) | ||
| 2025 | $718.00 (+22.11%) | $17,740 (+22.18%) Land $660 Building $17,080 | $117,160 (+53.03%) Land $4,060 Building $113,100 |
| 2023 | $588.00 (-1.18%) | $14,520 (-1.22%) | $76,560 (+4.11%) Land $4,060 Building $72,500 |
| 2022 | $595.00 | $14,700 Land $480 Building $14,220 | $73,540 Land $2,440 Building $71,100 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2011 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2014 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · above 73% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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