Chambers County property record for 308 E Sears St, Valley, AL 36854
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,707 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.384 acres (16,748 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $179 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-17-06-24-4-003-049.000 |
| Primary APN | 12-17-06-24-4-003-049.000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,707 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,707 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,748 sqft (0.384 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 158 ft deep x 106 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 419895 |
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| Street Address | 308 E SEARS ST |
| City | VALLEY |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36854-4827 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLOCK 16FAIRFAX MILL VILLAGEM.B. 3 PG. 26-28IN SW1/4 OF SE1/4.S24 T21N R28ECITY OF VALLEY |
| Legal Range | 28 |
| Legal Township | 21 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRFAX MILL VILLAGE |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CHAMBERS AL |
| Township / Civil Division | VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 954700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Fairfax Historic District listed 1999 · 377 contributing resources · NRIS 99001177 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Chambers County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 308 E SEARS ST, VALLEY, AL 36854-4827 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020162778 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Chambers County assessment roll, as of May 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Chambers County |
| Municipality | Valley City |
| Unified School District | Chambers County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $179.00 (+14.74%) | ||
| 2025 | $156.00 (+16.42%) | $23,020 (+163.39%) Land $3,080 Building $19,940 | $115,100 (+31.59%) Land $15,400 Building $99,700 |
| 2024 | $134.00 (-19.76%) Additional exemption filed | $8,740 (-9.34%) Land $500 Building $8,240 | $87,470 (-9.33%) Land $5,000 Building $82,470 |
| 2023 | $167.00 (+8.44%) Additional exemption filed | $9,640 (+3.66%) Land $500 Building $9,140 | $96,470 (+3.65%) Land $5,000 Building $91,470 |
| 2022 | $154.00 Additional exemption filed | $9,300 Land $500 Building $8,800 | $93,070 Land $5,000 Building $88,070 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 18, 2011
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 85% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | EAST ALABAMA, WATER & FIRE PRO DISTRICT serves 17,532 people · EPA ID AL0000174 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 162 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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