Cherokee County property record for 550 Co Rd 494, Centre, AL 35960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,060 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $188,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,933 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-13-04-18-0-000-007.005 |
| Primary APN | 13-13-04-18-0-000-007.005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,060 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,060 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Account Number | 30474 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 550 COUNTY ROAD 494 |
| City | CENTRE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35960-6274 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COMM AT SW COR SE/4 NW/4 N720 SE612.07 TO POB; N192.8; SE228.2; S194.63; NW228.52 TO POB |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 10S |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5034 |
| Census Tract | 956000 |
550 Co Rd 494 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2018.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 550 COUNTY ROAD 494, CENTRE, AL 35960-6274 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage RENASANT BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018204413 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE AL |
| Property Address | 550 COUNTY ROAD 494, CENTRE, AL 35960-6274 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 220016 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 220016 |
| Name | HUD |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 324 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE AL |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 550 COUNTY ROAD 494, CENTRE, AL 35960-6274 |
| Document Number | 204413 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 204413 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 550 COUNTY ROAD 494, 550, CENTRE, AL 35960-6274 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 550 COUNTY ROAD 494, CENTRE, AL 35960-6274 |
| Document Number | 204414 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 204414 |
| Name | RENASANT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 550 Co Rd 494 was $1,933, up 7% from the year before.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of December 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,933.00 (+6.97%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,807.00 (+6.92%) | $3,360 (-91.65%) Land $1,420 Building $1,940 | $221,600 (+10.14%) Land $7,300 Building $214,300 |
| 2024 | $1,690.00 | $40,240 (-) Land $1,320 Building $38,920 | $201,200 (-) Land $6,600 Building $194,600 |
| 2023 | $1,690.00 | $40,240 (-) | $201,200 (-) Land $6,600 Building $194,600 |
| 2022 | $1,690.00 | $40,240 Land $1,320 Building $38,920 | $201,200 Land $6,600 Building $194,600 |
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 550 Co Rd 494 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 15, 2016 · 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 550 Co Rd 494 is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 99.2% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | TOWN OF CENTRE, WW AND SB OF THE serves 8,163 people · EPA ID AL0000188 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2020 |
|---|---|
| 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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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