Etowah County property record for 3970 Smith Rd, Southside, AL 35907
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 2,914 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 5.77 acres (251,341 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $309,750 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,800 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-02-09-0-001-005.004 |
| Primary APN | 21-02-09-0-001-005.004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,914 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,627 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 287 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 251,341 sqft (5.77 acres) |
| Garage Area | 2,400 sqft |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
| Pool Area | 648 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 200956 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3970 SMITH RD |
| City | GADSDEN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35907-0833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | H/S BASE YEAR COM NE COR SEC 9 TH W 1295.56 TO E ROW OF LASSETER RD TH S 256.88 ALONG ROW TO POB TH S 433.33 ALONG ROW TH SE 672.19 TO NW ROW OF SMIT H RDTH NE 252.23 ALONG ROW TH NW 986.18 TO POB BEING 5.77 AC LYING IN NE1/4 NE1/4 9-13-6 1361-3,1493 |
| Legal Range | 6E |
| Legal Township | 13S |
| Legal Section | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ETOWAH AL |
| Township / Civil Division | GADSDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 10503 |
Source: Etowah County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3970 SMITH RD, GADSDEN, AL 35907-0833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20143406106 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,800.00 (-14.16%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,097.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,360 (+0.02%) Land $3,140 Building $49,220 | $523,500 (-) Land $31,400 Building $492,100 |
| 2023 | $2,097.00 (+8.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $52,350 (+7.94%) Land $3,140 Building $49,210 | $523,500 (+7.94%) Land $31,400 Building $492,100 |
| 2022 | $1,939.00 Homeowner's exemption | $48,500 Land $3,140 Building $45,360 | $485,000 Land $31,400 Building $453,600 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 75% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | 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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