DeKalb County property record for 516 Scenic Rd E, Fort Payne, AL 35967
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 3,614 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 6.57 acres (286,189 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,768 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-04-17-1-002-008.000 |
| Primary APN | 23-04-17-1-002-008.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,614 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,250 sqft |
| Basement Area | 544 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 286,189 sqft (6.57 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 1,822 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 83274 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 516 SCENIC RD E |
| City | FORT PAYNE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35967-7417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CONT 6.57AC S17 T7 R9 FT PAYNEPT OF NW-NE DESC AS: BEG 181.51' NORTHOF SW COR OF 1/4 1/4 TH: N 498.99' E 900.26'S 105' SE |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT PAYNE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 961000 |
516 Scenic Rd E 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 | 516 SCENIC RD E, FORT PAYNE, AL 35967-7417 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 516 Scenic Rd E was $1,768 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.2% from the year before.
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Municipality | Fort Payne City |
| Unified School District | Fort Payne City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,768.00 (+7.15%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,650.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,480 Land $6,320 Building $37,160 | $434,600 Land $63,100 Building $371,500 |
| 2023 | $1,402.00 (+2.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $37,020 (+2.21%) | $370,100 (+2.18%) Land $63,100 Building $307,000 |
| 2022 | $1,371.00 Homeowner's exemption | $36,220 Land $5,520 Building $30,700 | $362,220 Land $55,220 Building $307,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 516 Scenic Rd E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 516 Scenic Rd E is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · above 72% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 FORT PAYNE, THE WW BD OF THE serves 25,107 people · EPA ID AL0000509 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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