Walker County property record for 38401 Hwy 78, Eldridge, AL 35554
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,866 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $24,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $194 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-04-18-0-000-035.000 |
| Primary APN | 07-04-18-0-000-035.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,866 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,866 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 413665 |
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| Street Address | 38401 HIGHWAY 78 |
| City | ELDRIDGE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35554-3302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Description | PO SWNE 18-13-10 BEG @ SW COR E 291.01 NLY TO RD NW 176.74 SLY 191.52 WLY 185.33 S TO POB |
| Legal Range | 10W |
| Legal Township | 13S |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | WALKER AL |
| Township / Civil Division | CARBON HILL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3060 |
| Census Tract | 21100 |
38401 Hwy 78 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Walker County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38401 HIGHWAY 78, ELDRIDGE, AL 35554-3302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2461 / 328 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 21, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2461000328 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38401 Hwy 78 was $194 with a homeowner's exemption, up 9% from the year before.
Source: Walker County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Walker County |
| Municipality | Eldridge Town |
| Unified School District | Walker County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $194.00 (+8.99%) | $9,340 (-3.01%) | $107,800 (+11.94%) Land $10,378 Building $87,600 |
| 2024 | $178.00 (+125.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $9,630 (+68.06%) Land $1,880 Building $7,750 | $96,300 (+68.06%) Land $18,800 Building $77,500 |
| 2023 | $79.00 (+11.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $5,730 (+12.13%) Land $1,880 Building $3,850 | $57,300 (+12.13%) Land $18,800 Building $38,500 |
| 2022 | $71.00 Homeowner's exemption | $5,110 Land $1,430 Building $3,680 | $51,100 Land $14,300 Building $36,800 |
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 38401 Hwy 78 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2015.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 29, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2015) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 38401 Hwy 78 is moderate, ranking above 45% 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 45% of the US · above 50% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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