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281 Smith Dr, Gadsden, AL 35904 Property Records

Etowah County property record for 281 Smith Dr, Gadsden, AL 35904

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size0.8 acres (34,848 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$4,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill$501 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10-05-21-0-001-003.002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-05-21-0-001-003.002
Alternative APNs
  • 269877
  • 263543
  • 343295
  • 13327

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,120 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,120 sqft
FlooringConcrete/Cement
Interior WallsPaneling
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialShingle
Lot Area34,848 sqft (0.8 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number343295
Street Address281 SMITH DR
CityGADSDEN
StateAL
Zip35904-3085
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionCOM INT OF W ROW OF SMITH DR & N LINE OF SEC 21 TH S'LY 100 ALONG SAID ROW TO POB TH CONT S'LY 100 ALONG SAID ROW TH W 332 TH N'LY 100 TH E 332 TO POB LYING IN NE1/4 NE1/4 21-11-6 1366-111(ROS),T/S-2010-432(VOIDED 10/17/16), D-2022-3543749,D-2023-355
Legal Range6E
Legal Township11S
Legal Section21
JurisdictionETOWAH AL
Township / Civil DivisionLOOKOUT MOUNTAIN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2034
Census Tract10800

Owner

281 Smith Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2017.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address8371 TABOR RD, GADSDEN, AL 35904-6390
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 20, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 20, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20173453709
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionETOWAH AL
Recording DateJul 20, 2017
Property Address281 SMITH DR, GADSDEN, AL 35904-3085
Document Number3453709
Instrument DateJul 20, 2017
Instrument3453709
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 13, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address109 SMITH DR, 109, GADSDEN, AL 35904-3077

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address281 SMITH DR, GADSDEN, AL 35904-3085
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Smith Dr was $501, down 7.6% from the year before.

Source: Etowah County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateAlabama
CountyEtowah County
Unified School DistrictEtowah County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$501.00 (-7.56%)
2025$542.00$15,060 Land $1,900 Building $13,160$75,300 Land $9,500 Building $65,800
2023$542.00 (+14.11%)$15,060 (+13.92%) Land $1,900 Building $13,160$75,300 (+13.92%) Land $9,500 Building $65,800
2022$475.00$13,220 Land $1,900 Building $11,320$66,100 Land $9,500 Building $56,600

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 281 Smith Dr 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 March 21, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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 281 Smith Dr is moderate, ranking above 53% 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 RiskModerate
above 53% of the US · above 66% of Alabama
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemHIGHLAND WATER AUTHORITY
serves 4,014 people · EPA ID AL0000580
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CITY OF GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 48 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T.

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