Houston County property record for 496 Rice Rd, Taylor, AL 36301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 3,260 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,566 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-04-17-0-000-031-002 |
| Primary APN | 17-04-17-0-000-031-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,260 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,377 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 496 RICE RD |
|---|---|
| City | TAYLOR |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36301-0730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM @ NW COR OF SW1/4 OF SW1/4 OF SEC 17 T2N R26E TH E 234.3 5' S 692.4' SW ALG R/W 60.14' TO POB TH SW ALG R/W 120' NW 2 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | MADRID |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 42100 |
496 Rice Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2018.
Source: Houston County records, as of May 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 496 RICE RD, TAYLOR, AL 36301-0730 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018805-0410 |
| Deed Book / Page | 805 / 410 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Recording Date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 496 RICE RD, TAYLOR, AL 36301-0730 |
| Document Number | 000805/410 |
| Book / Page | 805 / 410 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0805-0410 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1910 HARTFORD HWY, 1910, DOTHAN, AL 36301-4929 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 496 RICE RD, TAYLOR, AL 36301-0730 |
| Document Number | 002479/732 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Book Page | 2479/732 |
| Instrument | 2479-0732 |
| Name | INTERLINK MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 496 Rice Rd was $1,566 with exemptions applied, up 5.4% from the year before.
Source: Houston County assessment roll, as of May 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Houston County |
| Municipality | Taylor City |
| Unified School District | Houston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,566.00 (+5.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,220 (+5.34%) | $442,160 (+5.33%) Land $17,000 Building $425,160 |
| 2024 | $1,486.00 (+8.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $41,980 (+4.22%) | $419,800 (+4.25%) Land $17,000 Building $402,800 |
| 2023 | $1,367.00 (+20.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $40,280 (+20.31%) | $402,700 (+20.32%) Land $15,900 Building $386,800 |
| 2022 | $1,133.00 Homeowner's exemption | $33,480 | $334,700 Land $15,000 Building $319,700 |
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 496 Rice Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2009.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 14, 2020 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2009 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes & Straight-line |
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 496 Rice Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 37 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 |
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