Etowah County property record for 3853 Smith Rd, Southside, AL 35907
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 3,062 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 3.32 acres (144,619 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $528 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-02-09-0-001-070.000 |
| Primary APN | 21-02-09-0-001-070.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,062 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,062 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 144,619 sqft (3.32 acres) |
| Account Number | 059791 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3853 SMITH RD |
| City | GADSDEN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35907-0837 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | H/S BASE YEAR - 1990 BEG AT PT ON S ROW HWY 1082 250'(S) NE OF W LINE W1/2 NE1/4 TH NE 260'(S) TH SE 380'(S) TH SW 560'(S) TH N 455'(S) TO POB SEC 9 TWP 13S R 6E BK 6-H PG 544 1988 WILL |
| Jurisdiction | ETOWAH AL |
| Township / Civil Division | GADSDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 10503 |
3853 Smith Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Etowah County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3853 SMITH RD, GADSDEN, AL 35907-0837 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3853 Smith Rd was $528 with a homeowner's exemption, down 11.3% from the year before.
Source: Etowah County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Etowah County |
| Municipality | Southside City |
| Unified School District | Etowah County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $528.00 (-11.26%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $595.00 Homeowner's exemption | $15,720 Land $2,480 Building $13,240 | $157,100 Land $24,700 Building $132,400 |
| 2023 | $595.00 (+19.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $15,710 (+18.21%) Land $2,470 Building $13,240 | $157,100 (+18.21%) Land $24,700 Building $132,400 |
| 2022 | $496.00 Homeowner's exemption | $13,290 Land $2,610 Building $10,680 | $132,900 Land $26,100 Building $106,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3853 Smith Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 21, 2019 · 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 Policies | 2 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 risk around 3853 Smith Rd is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 74% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SOUTHSIDE WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD serves 12,327 people · EPA ID AL0000591 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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