Geneva County property record for 501 E Water Ave, Geneva, AL 36340
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 7,920 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,772 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 1809292012004000 |
| Primary APN | 1809292012004000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 7,920 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 7,920 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 16,500 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0000295290 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 501 E WATER AVE |
| City | GENEVA |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36340-2344 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | BEHG INT N ROW E WATER AVE & E RWO MERRITT ST, E 110', N 150', W 110', S 150' TO POB. S29-T1N-R22E |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | GORE SUB |
| Jurisdiction | GENEVA AL |
| Township / Civil Division | GENEVA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3033 |
| Census Tract | 50300 |
501 E Water Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2026.
Source: Geneva County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 886 SANDY CREEK RD, SAMSON, AL 36477-7785 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1306 / 439 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GENEVA AL |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 501 E WATER AVE, GENEVA, AL 36340-2344 |
| Document Number | 001306/439 |
| Book / Page | 1306 / 439 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4165 ROSS CLARK CIR, DOTHAN, AL 36303-4480 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 886 SANDY CREEK RD, SAMSON, AL 36477-7785 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 501 E Water Ave was $1,772, down 3% from the year before.
Source: Geneva County assessment roll, as of April 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Geneva County |
| Municipality | Geneva City |
| Unified School District | Geneva City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,772.00 (-2.96%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,826.00 | $41,420 (-) Land $3,300 Building $38,120 | $207,100 (-) Land $16,500 Building $190,600 |
| 2024 | $1,826.00 (+38.75%) | $41,420 (+38.71%) Land $3,300 Building $38,120 | $207,100 (+38.71%) Land $16,500 Building $190,600 |
| 2023 | $1,316.00 | $29,860 (-) Land $3,300 Building $26,560 | $149,300 (-) Land $16,500 Building $132,800 |
| 2022 | $1,316.00 | $29,860 Land $3,300 Building $26,560 | $149,300 Land $16,500 Building $132,800 |
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 501 E Water Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 28 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1978–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 18 of 28 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 501 E Water Ave 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 67% of the US · lower than 85% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CITY OF GENEVA, THE WW & SB OF THE serves 9,600 people · EPA ID AL0000622 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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