Etowah County property record for 534 Walnut St, Gadsden, AL 35901
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 7,500 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,761 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale Dec 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-02-04-4-000-203.000 |
| Primary APN | 15-02-04-4-000-203.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 7,500 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,750 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 3,750 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,120 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 252975 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 534 WALNUT ST |
| City | GADSDEN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35901-4232 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | H/S BASE YEAR BEG INT E ROW OF 6TH ST & S ROW OF WALNUT ST & TH E 55 ALONG WALNUT ST TH SW 160 TH W 55 TO E ROW OF 6TH ST TH NE 160 ALONG ROW TO POB LYING INSW1/4 SE1/4 GADSDEN 4-12-6 D-2007-3276115,D-2012-3360525,T/S-2018-521(RED 5-22-19), D-2020-3 |
| Legal Range | 6E |
| Legal Township | 12S |
| Legal Section | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ETOWAH AL |
| Township / Civil Division | GADSDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
534 Walnut St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2012.
Source: Etowah County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1712 BEASON COVE RD, STEELE, AL 35987-3315 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 26, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 20123360525 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ETOWAH AL |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 534 WALNUT ST, GADSDEN, AL 35901-4232 |
| Document Number | 0003516849 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3516849 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $194.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 513 RIVERSIDE DR, EAST GADSDEN, AL 35903-2951 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1712 BEASON COVE RD, STEELE, AL 35987-3315 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ETOWAH AL |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 534 WALNUT ST, GADSDEN, AL 35901-4232 |
| Document Number | 0003495414 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3495414 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $234.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 534 WALNUT ST, GADSDEN, AL 35901-4232 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 513 RIVERSIDE DR, EAST GADSDEN, AL 35903-2951 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 534 Walnut St was $2,761 with an additional exemption, up 7% from the year before.
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 | $2,761.00 (+6.97%) Additional exemption filed | ||
| 2025 | $2,581.00 Additional exemption filed | $52,680 Land $5,100 Building $47,580 | $263,400 Land $25,500 Building $237,900 |
| 2023 | $3,093.00 (+19.84%) | $63,140 (+19.86%) Land $5,100 Building $58,040 | $315,700 (+19.86%) Land $25,500 Building $290,200 |
| 2022 | $2,581.00 | $52,680 Land $5,100 Building $47,580 | $263,400 Land $25,500 Building $237,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 534 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1990) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1990 · river or lake flooding |
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 534 Walnut St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 91% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 235 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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