Shelby County property record for 53 Cardinal St, Montevallo, AL 35115
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $174 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 273050001021000 |
| Primary APN | 273050001021000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 224 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Street Address | 53 CARDINAL ST |
|---|---|
| City | MONTEVALLO |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35115-9289 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG NE INT CO RDS 221 & 22 TH N ALG E R/W RD 221 391' TO POB TH SE 224.5' TH NE 106.8' TH NW 275'(S) TO E R/W TH S ALG E R/ |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 22S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTEVALLO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 30408 |
53 Cardinal St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 CARDINAL ST, MONTEVALLO, AL 35115-9289 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Cardinal St was $174 with a homeowner's exemption, down 24.7% from the year before.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of April 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby County |
| Unified School District | Shelby County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $174.00 (-24.68%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $231.00 | $5,260 | $52,410 Land $25,910 Building $26,500 |
| 2023 | $146.00 Homeowner's exemption | $4,260 | $42,430 Land $19,230 Building $23,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Cardinal St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 23, 2026 · 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 53 Cardinal St is moderate, ranking above 55% 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 55% of the US · above 68% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | MONTEVALLO WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD serves 10,746 people · EPA ID AL0001160 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Failure to filter currently in violation since Aug 2021 |
|---|---|
| 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 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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