DeKalb County property record for 521 Co Rd 357, Groveoak, AL 35975
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,248 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 50 acres (2,178,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,335 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-04-20-0-000-006.001 |
| Primary APN | 20-04-20-0-000-006.001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,248 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 2,178,000 sqft (50 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Poultry House | 20,250 sqft |
| Utility Building | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 122615 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 COUNTY ROAD 357 |
| City | GROVEOAK |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35975-5019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A PARCEL BEING NE-NW & THE EAST 330'OF NW-NW CONT 50 AC S20 T7 R6 |
| Legal Range | 06E |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Township / Civil Division | FYFFE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
521 Co Rd 357 is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2012.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 COUNTY ROAD 357, GROVEOAK, AL 35975-5019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage FIRST SOUTHERN BANK |
| Aug 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST SOUTHERN BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 5, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0763000213 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Recording Date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 521 COUNTY ROAD 357, GROVEOAK, AL 35975-5019 |
| Document Number | 003003/815 |
| Book / Page | 3003 / 815 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 249 COUNTY ROAD 358, GROVEOAK, AL 35975-4921 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 521 COUNTY ROAD 357, GROVEOAK, AL 35975-5019 |
| Document Number | 0050031416 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5003/1416 |
| Name | FIRST SOUTHERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Property Address | 521 COUNTY ROAD 357, GROVEOAK, AL 35975-5019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 COUNTY ROAD 356, GROVEOAK, AL 35975-5029 |
| Document Number | 5001/16727 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Book Page | 5001/16727 |
| Name | FIRST SOUTHERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FLORENCE, AL 35630 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 521 Co Rd 357 was $2,335 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 |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,335.00 (+7.16%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,179.00 Homeowner's exemption | $62,880 Land $2,960 Building $59,920 | $739,100 Land $140,000 Building $599,100 |
| 2023 | $1,954.00 (-5.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,540 (-4.88%) | $565,357 (-19.84%) Land $29,257 Building $536,100 |
| 2022 | $2,057.00 Homeowner's exemption | $59,440 Land $2,900 Building $56,540 | $705,300 Land $140,000 Building $565,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 Co Rd 357 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 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 521 Co Rd 357 is moderate, ranking above 51% 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 51% of the US · above 62% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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