Etowah County property record for 306 N 5th St, Gadsden, AL 35901
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 3,486 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 1.6 acres (69,740 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,540 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-02-04-1-000-011.000 |
| Primary APN | 15-02-04-1-000-011.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,486 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,486 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Rigid Frame Bar Joist |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 69,740 sqft (1.6 acres) |
| Utility Building | 300 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 214625 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 306 N 5TH ST |
| City | GADSDEN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35901-3206 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Legal Description | H/S BASE YEAR - BEG INT N ROW OF FOUNDRY ST & W ROW OF N 5TH ST TH NE 307.12 ALONG ROW OF N 5TH ST TH NW 250 TH SW 35.67 TH SW 25 TH SE 41.87 TH SW 55S TH E'LY 15S TH SE 50S TH SW 165S TO N ROW OF FOUNDRY ST TH E 205S ALONG SAID ROW TO POB BEING PT L |
| Legal Range | 6E |
| Legal Township | 12S |
| Legal Section | 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHSIDE SUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ETOWAH AL |
| Township / Civil Division | GADSDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
306 N 5th St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2016.
Source: Etowah County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1428, GADSDEN, AL 35902-1428 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2016 / 3436587 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 306 N 5th St was $3,540, up 7% from the year before.
Source: Etowah County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Etowah County |
| Municipality | Gadsden City |
| Unified School District | Gadsden City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,540.00 (+6.98%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,309.00 | $67,540 Land $4,180 Building $63,360 | $337,700 Land $20,900 Building $316,800 |
| 2023 | $3,993.00 (+20.67%) | $81,500 (+20.67%) Land $4,180 Building $77,320 | $407,500 (+20.67%) Land $20,900 Building $386,600 |
| 2022 | $3,309.00 | $67,540 Land $4,180 Building $63,360 | $337,700 Land $20,900 Building $316,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 306 N 5th St 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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 306 N 5th St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 91% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 | CITY OF GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE serves 44,637 people · EPA ID AL0000577 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 184 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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