Geneva County property record for 481 Bear Br Rd, Kinston, AL 36453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,528 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $426,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $606 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0708340000017001 |
| Primary APN | 0708340000017001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,528 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,528 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 469 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 558 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0000208820 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 481 BEAR BRANCH RD |
| City | KINSTON |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36453-6111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM AT SE COR SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4, N 547.3', NW 496.05' TO POB, NE 147.58', W'LY 148.24', SW 149.92', S'LYL 152.13', E'LY |
| Legal Range | 19E |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | GENEVA AL |
| Township / Civil Division | SAMSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| Census Tract | 50100 |
481 Bear Br Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Geneva County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 481 BEAR BRANCH RD, KINSTON, AL 36453-6111 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1253 / 335 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1253000335 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 481 Bear Br Rd was $606 with exemptions applied.
Source: Geneva County assessment roll, as of April 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Geneva County |
| Unified School District | Geneva County School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $606.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $606.00 (-18.33%) | $24,840 (-) Land $820 Building $24,020 | $248,000 (-) Land $8,100 Building $239,900 |
| 2024 | $742.00 (+18.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $24,840 (+16.95%) Land $820 Building $24,020 | $248,000 (+16.93%) Land $8,100 Building $239,900 |
| 2023 | $626.00 (-1.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $21,240 (-1.48%) Land $740 Building $20,500 | $212,100 (-1.39%) Land $7,400 Building $204,700 |
| 2022 | $636.00 Homeowner's exemption | $21,560 Land $740 Building $20,820 | $215,100 Land $7,200 Building $207,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 481 Bear Br Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 1, 2016 · 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 | 4 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 481 Bear Br Rd is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 43% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| C Spire Wireless Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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