Houston County property record for 545 Willie Varnum Rd, Dothan, AL 36301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,748 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (435,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $509 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage Mar 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-05-16-0-000-002-007 |
| Primary APN | 16-05-16-0-000-002-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,748 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,365 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 435,600 sqft (10 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 545 WILLIE VARNUM RD |
|---|---|
| City | DOTHAN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36301-7403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM @ SE COR OF SE1/4 OF NW1/4 OF SEC 16 T2N R27E TH N 702.6 8' TO POB TH W 1017.86' N ALG R/W 426.97' E 1055.5' S 423.1' TO |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | COTTONWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 42000 |
545 Willie Varnum Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2013.
Source: Houston County records, as of May 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 545 WILLIE VARNUM RD, DOTHAN, AL 36301-7403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIVE STAR CU |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIVE STAR CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 730 / 627 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Property Address | 545 WILLIE VARNUM RD, DOTHAN, AL 36301-7403 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 002828/390 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Book Page | 2828/390 |
| Instrument | 2828-0390 |
| Name | FIVE STAR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 10, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.53% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.2% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.52% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 11.5% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Property Address | 545 WILLIE VARNUM RD, DOTHAN, AL 36301-7403 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 002826/121 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Book Page | 2826/121 |
| Instrument | 2826-0121 |
| Name | FIVE STAR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 8, 2044 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 545 Willie Varnum Rd was $509 with exemptions applied, up 6.7% from the year before.
Source: Houston County assessment roll, as of May 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Houston County |
| Unified School District | Houston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $509.00 (+6.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $17,240 (+6.42%) | $273,880 (+3.27%) Land $107,900 Building $165,980 |
| 2024 | $477.00 (+9.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $16,200 (+4.11%) | $265,200 (+5.24%) Land $107,900 Building $157,300 |
| 2023 | $437.00 (+21.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $15,560 (+20.25%) | $252,000 (+14.44%) Land $101,000 Building $151,000 |
| 2022 | $359.00 Homeowner's exemption | $12,940 | $220,200 Land $95,400 Building $124,800 |
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 545 Willie Varnum Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 14, 2020 · 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 | 3 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 545 Willie Varnum Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 66% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 DOTHAN UTILITIES serves 97,146 people · EPA ID AL0000681 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| C Spire Wireless Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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