DeKalb County property record for 54 Bates Dr, Sylvania, AL 35988
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $59,900 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $313 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-08-27-0-001-020.000 |
| Primary APN | 08-08-27-0-001-020.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 131936 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 54 BATES DR |
| City | SYLVANIA |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35988-2145 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SYLVANIA S27 T5 R8 CONT .41 AC(C)PT OF SW-SW DESC AS:BEG 205' WEST OF INTER OFWEST ROW OF CO.RD#213 & SOUTH ROW OF DIRT |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Township / Civil Division | RAINSVILLE-SYLVANIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 960402 |
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 54 BATES DR, SYLVANIA, AL 35988-2145 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20143066531 |
| Deed Book / Page | 815 / 88 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Property Address | 54 BATES DR, SYLVANIA, AL 35988-2145 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 5003/10532 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Book Page | 5003/10532 |
| Name | WINSOUTH CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | FORT PAYNE, AL 35967 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 21, 2043 |
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Municipality | Sylvania Town |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $313.00 (+7.93%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $290.00 (+8.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $8,520 (+6.77%) Land $260 Building $8,260 | $94,220 (+18.34%) Land $2,720 Building $91,500 |
| 2023 | $268.00 (-0.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $7,980 (-0.25%) | $79,620 (-0.25%) Land $2,720 Building $76,900 |
| 2022 | $269.00 Homeowner's exemption | $8,000 Land $280 Building $7,720 | $79,820 Land $2,720 Building $77,100 |
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 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · above 66% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD serves 47,070 people · EPA ID AL0001422 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 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 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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