DeKalb County property record for 538 Mitchell Dr, Rainsville, AL 35986
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 3,239 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 2.17 acres (94,525 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $229,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,669 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-06-13-0-002-042.000 |
| Primary APN | 16-06-13-0-002-042.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,239 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,239 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 94,525 sqft (2.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 507 ft deep x 380 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 790 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 345 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 127798 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 538 MITCHELL DR |
| City | RAINSVILLE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35986-6528 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RAINBOW SUB DIV CONT 2.17 AC(C)BLK C LOTS 1,2,3,19,20 & PTOF LOT 18 S13 T6 R7 |
| Legal Range | 07E |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | RAINBOW SUB |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Township / Civil Division | RAINSVILLE-SYLVANIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1059 |
| Census Tract | 960303 |
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 MITCHELL DR, RAINSVILLE, AL 35986-6528 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 791 / 284 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Municipality | Rainsville City |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,669.00 (+6.31%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,570.00 (+44.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $47,040 (+43.5%) Land $2,840 Building $44,200 | $470,200 (+43.53%) Land $28,300 Building $441,900 |
| 2023 | $1,085.00 (+7.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $32,780 (+6.91%) | $327,600 (+6.88%) Land $28,300 Building $299,300 |
| 2022 | $1,013.00 Homeowner's exemption | $30,660 Land $2,080 Building $28,580 | $306,520 Land $20,820 Building $285,700 |
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.
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.
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 | 0.1% 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 | SECTION & DUTTON, WATER WORKS BD. OF serves 35,259 people · EPA ID AL0000728 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| 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 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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