Lee County property record for 281 Byrd Ave, Smiths Station, AL 36877
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,901 sqft · built 1969 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $73,000 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $800 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-07-25-0-000-063-001 |
| Primary APN | 15-07-25-0-000-063-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,901 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,501 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 400 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | 99233 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 BYRD AVE |
| City | SMITHS STATION |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36877-3911 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9, BLK D, PHILADELPHIA EST, PB 5/5 IN S 25 T 18 N R 29 E |
| Legal Range | 29E |
| Legal Township | 18N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | PHILADELPHIA ESTATE |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LEE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | SMITHS STATION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 42006 |
281 Byrd Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2011.
Source: Lee County records, as of November 14, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 BYRD AVE, SMITHS STATION, AL 36877-3911 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 0002379696 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2379 / 696 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Byrd Ave was $800 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lee County |
| Municipality | Smiths Station City |
| Unified School District | Lee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $800.00 Homeowner's exemption | $17,460 | $174,540 Land $18,500 Building $156,040 |
| 2023 | $702.00 (+15.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $15,340 (+15.69%) Land $1,700 Building $13,640 | $153,400 (+15.69%) Land $17,000 Building $136,400 |
| 2022 | $606.00 Homeowner's exemption | $13,259 Land $1,700 Building $11,559 | $132,590 Land $17,000 Building $115,590 |
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 281 Byrd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 7, 2025 · 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 risk around 281 Byrd Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 78% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | SMITHS WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY serves 33,555 people · EPA ID AL0000820 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| 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 | 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 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cable TV of East Alabama Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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