Etowah County property record for 523 Valley St, Gadsden, AL 35901
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,361 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.367 acres (16,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $40 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-02-03-2-000-111.000 |
| Primary APN | 15-02-03-2-000-111.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,361 sqft Adjusted Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,339 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 16,000 sqft (0.367 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Account Number | 262163 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 523 VALLEY ST |
| City | GADSDEN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35901-2437 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | H/S BASE YEAR -1996 LTS 23-24 BLK 13 EWING ADD PLAT B-396 GADSDEN 3-12-6 1982-214,D-2022-3540616 |
| Legal Range | 6E |
| Legal Township | 12S |
| Legal Section | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | EWING ADD |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23-24 |
| Jurisdiction | ETOWAH AL |
| Township / Civil Division | GADSDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
523 Valley St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual.
Source: Etowah County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1962, GADSDEN, AL 35902-1962 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 523 Valley St was $40.
Source: Etowah County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Etowah County |
| Municipality | Gadsden City |
| Unified School District | Gadsden City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $40.00 | ||
| 2025 | $40.00 | $820 Land $820 | $4,100 Land $4,100 |
| 2023 | $40.00 (-61.17%) | $820 (-61.32%) Land $820 | $4,100 (-61.32%) Land $4,100 |
| 2022 | $103.00 | $2,120 Land $820 Building $1,300 | $10,600 Land $4,100 Building $6,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 523 Valley St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 21, 2019
| 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 523 Valley St is moderate, ranking above 50% 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 50% of the US · above 60% 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 | CITY OF GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE serves 44,637 people · EPA ID AL0000577 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 150 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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