Etowah County property record for 521 Ralph Ave, Glencoe, AL 35905
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,619 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.516 acres (22,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $624 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-09-30-0-001-121.000 |
| Primary APN | 14-09-30-0-001-121.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,619 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,619 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,500 sqft (0.516 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 272787 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 RALPH AVE |
| City | GADSDEN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35905-1014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | H/S BASE YEAR - FOR POB BEGIN AT SE COR OF LT 5 OF CLUBVIEW ACRES TH RUN N'LY 150' TH RUN E'LY 150' TO W LINE OF RALPH AVE TH RUN S'LY ALONG W LINE OF RALPH AVE 150' TH RUN W'LY 150' TO POB LYING IN PT NW1/4 NW1/4 30-12-7 707-373,D-2021-3523034,D-202 |
| Legal Range | 7E |
| Legal Township | 12S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ETOWAH AL |
| Township / Civil Division | GADSDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 10506 |
521 Ralph Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Etowah County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 RALPH AVE, GADSDEN, AL 35905-1014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 521 Ralph Ave was $624 with a homeowner's exemption, down 8.1% from the year before.
Source: Etowah County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Etowah County |
| Municipality | Glencoe City |
| Unified School District | Etowah County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $624.00 (-8.1%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $679.00 Homeowner's exemption | $17,760 Land $1,440 Building $16,320 | $177,400 Land $14,300 Building $163,100 |
| 2023 | $1,424.00 (+12.75%) | $34,740 (+12.72%) Land $2,860 Building $31,880 | $173,700 (+12.72%) Land $14,300 Building $159,400 |
| 2022 | $1,263.00 | $30,820 Land $2,860 Building $27,960 | $154,100 Land $14,300 Building $139,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 Ralph Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 21, 2019 · 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 | 2 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 521 Ralph Ave is moderate, ranking above 53% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · above 65% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | GLENCOE WATER WORKS BOARD serves 6,465 people · EPA ID AL0000578 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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