511 Lafayette St, Valley, AL 36854 Property Records

Chambers County property record for 511 Lafayette St, Valley, AL 36854

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1916
Lot Size0.411 acres (17,910 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$311 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-17-06-24-4-004-080.000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-17-06-24-4-004-080.000
Alternative APNs
  • 1706244004080000
  • 383385

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,208 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,208 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1916
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1916
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeBrick
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area17,910 sqft (0.411 acres)
Lot Dimensions199 ft deep x 90 ft wide
Garage Area280 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area144 sqft
Utility Building120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number383385
Street Address511 LAFAYETTE ST
CityVALLEY
StateAL
Zip36854-4908
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 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 Range28
Legal Township21
Legal Section24
Legal SubdivisionFAIRFAX MILL VILLAGE
Legal Block33
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionCHAMBERS AL
Township / Civil DivisionVALLEY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3026
Census Tract954700

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Fairfax Historic District
listed 1999 · 377 contributing resources · NRIS 99001177

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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 RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address511 LAFAYETTE ST, VALLEY, AL 36854-4908
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 28, 2012
Deed SaleDec 28, 2012
Deed Document Number20124589
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCHAMBERS AL
Property Address511 LAFAYETTE ST, VALLEY, AL 36854-4908
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 15, 2021
Title CompanyBESTON NATIONAL TITLE AGENCY LLC, BOSTON NATIONAL TTL AGCY LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number02021/4589
DateNov 30, 2021
Book Page2021/4589
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateAlabama
CountyChambers County
MunicipalityValley City
Unified School DistrictChambers County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed 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.

Flood

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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 RiskModerate
above 42% of the US · above 43% of Alabama
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST ALABAMA, WATER & FIRE PRO DISTRICT
serves 17,532 people · EPA ID AL0000174
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 162 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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