Houston County property record for 281 Creekside Dr, Dothan, AL 36305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 2,872 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 2.66 acres (115,870 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,021 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-09-30-0-000-012-006 |
| Primary APN | 09-09-30-0-000-012-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,872 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,172 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 115,870 sqft (2.66 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Utility Building | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 281 CREEKSIDE DR |
|---|---|
| City | DOTHAN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36305-7086 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM @ SE COR OF NW1/4 OF NE1/4 OF SEC 30 T3N R26E TH N 511.5 ' W 399.82' TO POB TH W 518.11' N 228.99' E 499.89' S 231.37 ' |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | DOTHAN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 40206 |
281 Creekside Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2013.
Source: Houston County records, as of May 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 CREEKSIDE DR, DOTHAN, AL 36305-7086 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 730 / 437 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 22, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000730/437 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Creekside Dr was $1,021 with exemptions applied, up 5% from the year before.
Source: Houston County assessment roll, as of May 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Houston County |
| Unified School District | Houston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,021.00 (+5.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $34,720 (+5.28%) | $347,260 (+5.29%) Land $26,600 Building $320,660 |
| 2024 | $972.00 (+9.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $32,980 (+7.22%) | $329,800 (+7.25%) Land $26,600 Building $303,200 |
| 2023 | $885.00 (+12.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $30,760 (+11.77%) | $307,500 (+11.74%) Land $26,600 Building $280,900 |
| 2022 | $789.00 Homeowner's exemption | $27,520 | $275,200 Land $26,600 Building $248,600 |
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 Creekside Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2024 · 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 281 Creekside Dr 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 65% of the US · lower than 81% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 60 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 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: WOW Internet, Cable & Phone, Xfinity.
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