DeKalb County property record for 481 Lowery Rd, Valley Head, AL 35989
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 3,247 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1.68 acres (73,181 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,400 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2022 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-09-30-0-001-030.001 |
| Primary APN | 10-09-30-0-001-030.001 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,247 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,247 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 73,181 sqft (1.68 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 186 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 164802 |
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| Street Address | 481 LOWERY RD |
| City | VALLEY HEAD |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35989-3858 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CONT 1.68 AC S30 T5S R10E PT OF SE NW DESC AS 1327.86' SOUTH & 140.43' WEST OF NE COR OF 1/4 1/4 TH: SW 414.47' W 194.1' NE |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Township / Civil Division | VALLEY HEAD-MENTONE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2074 |
| Census Tract | 961400 |
481 Lowery Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 481 LOWERY RD, VALLEY HEAD, AL 35989-3858 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 29, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 29, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 481 LOWERY RD, VALLEY HEAD, AL 35989-3858 |
| Document Number | 03002/8612 |
| Book / Page | 3002 / 8612 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 481 LOWERY RD, VALLEY HEAD, AL 35989-3858 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 140 SWEETWATER DR, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214-1098 |
| Document Number | 0500220587 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 5002/20587 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 481 LOWERY RD, VALLEY HEAD, AL 35989-3858 |
| Document Number | 03002/8183 |
| Book / Page | 3002 / 8183 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 481 LOWERY RD, VALLEY HEAD, AL 35989-3858 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 481 LOWERY RD, VALLEY HEAD, AL 35989-3858 |
| Document Number | 03002/8187 |
| Book / Page | 3002 / 8187 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 481 LOWERY RD, VALLEY HEAD, AL 35989-3858 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Property Address | 481 LOWERY RD, VALLEY HEAD, AL 35989-3858 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | VANTAGE PT TITLE INC, VANTAGE POINT TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 5000/19484 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 5000/19484 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | BREA, CA 92821 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 481 Lowery Rd was $1,400 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.3% from the year before.
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Municipality | Hammondville Town |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,400.00 (+7.28%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,305.00 Homeowner's exemption | $33,600 Land $940 Building $32,660 | $421,980 Land $11,780 Building $410,200 |
| 2023 | $1.00 Homeowner's exemption | $40 | |
| 2022 | $253,000 Land $24,700 Building $228,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 481 Lowery Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 Lowery Rd is moderate, ranking above 65% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 65% of the US · above 84% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative.
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