281 First Ave, Valley Head, AL 35989 Property Records

DeKalb County property record for 281 First Ave, Valley Head, AL 35989

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.671 acres (29,250 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$22,000 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill	$789 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Sale Apr 2021 Sale + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`10-09-32-0-003-012.000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`10-09-32-0-003-012.000`
Alternative APNs	`158634` `9243`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,224 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,224 sqft
Flooring	Wood
Interior Walls	Wood

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	Pier/Post & Beam
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	29,250 sqft (0.671 acres)
Lot Dimensions	195 ft deep x 150 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	306 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	158634
Street Address	281 FIRST AVE
City	VALLEY HEAD
State	AL
Zip	35989-4119
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	S32 T5S R10E VALLEY HEADO P COOPER 1ST SUB BLK 3 LOTS 48-53
Legal Range	10E
Legal Township	05S
Legal Section	32
Legal Subdivision	O P COOPER 1ST SUB
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	48-53
Jurisdiction	DEKALB AL
Township / Civil Division	VALLEY HEAD-MENTONE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1092
Census Tract	961400

Owner

281 First Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 156, FYFFE, AL 35971-0156
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 13, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Apr 13, 2021	Correction Deed
Dec 8, 2020	Deed, Transfer
Nov 12, 2020	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
Sep 6, 2019	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 13, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 13, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 13, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	3001 / 2314
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 18, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	03001/2310
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DEKALB AL
Recording Date	Apr 13, 2021
Property Address	281 FIRST AVE, VALLEY HEAD, AL 35989-4119
Document Number	03001/2314
Book / Page	3001 / 2314
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 168
Instrument Date	Apr 8, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4862 E BASELINE RD # RD103, RD103, MESA, AZ 85206-4653

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 156, FYFFE, AL 35971-0156
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

April 2021: Correction Deed

Document Type	Correction Deed
Jurisdiction	DEKALB AL
Recording Date	Apr 13, 2021
Property Address	281 FIRST AVE, VALLEY HEAD, AL 35989-4119
Document Number	03001/2310
Book / Page	3001 / 2310
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 168
Instrument Date	Mar 18, 2021
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2860 EXCHANGE BLVD, SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092-9158

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 156, FYFFE, AL 35971-0156

December 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	DEKALB AL
Recording Date	Dec 8, 2020
Property Address	281 FIRST AVE, VALLEY HEAD, AL 35989-4119
Document Number	03000/7333
Book / Page	3000 / 7333
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 168
Instrument Date	Dec 1, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4862 E BASELINE RD STE 103, 103, MESA, AZ 85206-4668

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4862 E BASELINE RD # H103, H103, MESA, AZ 85206-4653

November 2020: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DEKALB AL
Recording Date	Nov 12, 2020
Property Address	281 FIRST AVE, VALLEY HEAD, AL 35989-4119
Document Number	03000/6792
Book / Page	3000 / 6792
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 168 SL 32
Instrument Date	Jul 21, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	500 DELAWARE AVE # AVE11TH, AVE11TH, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-1490

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4862 E BASELINE RD # H103, H103, MESA, AZ 85206-4653

September 2019: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DEKALB AL
Recording Date	Sep 6, 2019
Property Address	281 FIRST AVE, VALLEY HEAD, AL 35989-4119
Document Number	01796/5295
Book / Page	1796 / 5295
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 168
Instrument Date	Feb 1, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1 DOCK ST STE 501, 501, STAMFORD, CT 06902-5839

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	500 DELAWARE AVE # 11TH, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-1490
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 281 First Ave was $789, up 6.9% from the year before.

Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Alabama
County	DeKalb County
Municipality	Valley Head Town
Unified School District	DeKalb County School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$789.00 (+6.91%)
2025	$738.00	$18,240 Land $1,300 Building $16,940	$112,760 Land $7,960 Building $104,800
2023	$609.00 (-2.09%)	$15,040 (-2.08%)	$75,160 (-2.11%) Land $7,960 Building $67,200
2022	$622.00	$15,360 Land $960 Building $14,400	$76,780 Land $4,780 Building $72,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 281 First Ave 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 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 281 First Ave is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 47% of the US · above 53% of Alabama
Wildfire Likelihood	0.1% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 72 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative.

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