Chambers County property record for 511 Lafayette St, Valley, AL 36854
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.411 acres (17,910 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $311 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-17-06-24-4-004-080.000 |
| Primary APN | 12-17-06-24-4-004-080.000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,208 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 17,910 sqft (0.411 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 199 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Utility Building | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 383385 |
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| Street Address | 511 LAFAYETTE ST |
| City | VALLEY |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36854-4908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 BLOCK 33FAIRFAX MILL VILLAGEM.B. 3 PG. 26-28IN SE1/4 OF SE1/4 OF SEC. 24 &IN NE1/4 OF NE1/4 OF SEC. 25 T21N R28E &IN SW |
| Legal Range | 28 |
| Legal Township | 21 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRFAX MILL VILLAGE |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | CHAMBERS AL |
| Township / Civil Division | VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| Census Tract | 954700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Fairfax Historic District listed 1999 · 377 contributing resources · NRIS 99001177 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
511 Lafayette St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2012.
Source: Chambers County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 LAFAYETTE ST, VALLEY, AL 36854-4908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 20124589 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHAMBERS AL |
| Property Address | 511 LAFAYETTE ST, VALLEY, AL 36854-4908 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | BESTON NATIONAL TITLE AGENCY LLC, BOSTON NATIONAL TTL AGCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 02021/4589 |
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| Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2021/4589 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 511 Lafayette St was $311 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.7% from the year before.
Source: Chambers County assessment roll, as of May 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Chambers County |
| Municipality | Valley City |
| Unified School District | Chambers County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $311.00 (+8.74%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $286.00 (+8.75%) | $21,432 (+172.67%) Land $4,000 Building $17,432 | $107,160 (+36.37%) Land $20,000 Building $87,160 |
| 2024 | $263.00 (-10.85%) Additional exemption filed | $7,860 (-8.82%) Land $640 Building $7,220 | $78,580 (-9.09%) Land $6,480 Building $72,100 |
| 2023 | $295.00 (+4.98%) Additional exemption filed | $8,620 (+4.11%) Land $640 Building $7,980 | $86,440 (+4.42%) Land $6,480 Building $79,960 |
| 2022 | $281.00 Additional exemption filed | $8,280 Land $640 Building $7,640 | $82,780 Land $6,480 Building $76,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 511 Lafayette St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 18, 2011
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 511 Lafayette St is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% 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 | 0.07% 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 | EAST ALABAMA, WATER & FIRE PRO DISTRICT serves 17,532 people · EPA ID AL0000174 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 162 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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