Etowah County property record for 540 Broad St, Gadsden, AL 35901
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,287 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,542 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-02-04-4-000-173.000 |
| Primary APN | 15-02-04-4-000-173.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,287 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,287 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Unfinished |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,200 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 214900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 BROAD ST |
| City | GADSDEN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35901-3720 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Description | H/S BASE YEAR - E 50S LT 231 ORIGINAL SURVEY OF GADSDEN PLAT UNRECORDED GADSDEN EXCEPT SW 1' 4-12-6 1381-867,1394-505,1416-917,1701-347,1883-257,D-1999-3339 D-2005-3084,D-2016-3437471 |
| Legal Range | 6E |
| Legal Township | 12S |
| Legal Section | 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | GADSDEN, ORIGINAL SURVEY |
| Legal Lot Number | 231 |
| Jurisdiction | ETOWAH AL |
| Township / Civil Division | GADSDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Gadsden Downtown Historic District listed 1997 · 76 contributing resources · NRIS 97001165 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
540 Broad St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual.
Source: Etowah County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 BROAD ST, GADSDEN, AL 35901-3720 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 540 Broad St was $1,542, up 10.5% 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 | $1,542.00 (+10.46%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,396.00 | $28,500 Land $5,760 Building $22,740 | $142,500 Land $28,800 Building $113,700 |
| 2023 | $1,754.00 (+17.88%) | $35,800 (+17.84%) Land $5,760 Building $30,040 | $179,000 (+17.84%) Land $28,800 Building $150,200 |
| 2022 | $1,488.00 | $30,380 Land $5,760 Building $24,620 | $151,900 Land $28,800 Building $123,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Broad 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 540 Broad 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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