557 Ward Rd, Gadsden, AL 35903 Property Records

Etowah County property record for 557 Ward Rd, Gadsden, AL 35903

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 2,234 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size	1.5 acres (65,340 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$207,000 (Jun 2017)
Tax Bill	$1,019 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2017 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`11-08-27-0-000-030.006`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`11-08-27-0-000-030.006`
Alternative APNs	`222125` `82726`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	4 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,234 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,183 sqft
2nd Floor Area	51 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2005
Effective Year Built	Effective 2005
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	65,340 sqft (1.5 acres)
Garage Area	528 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Package A/C
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number	222125
Street Address	557 WARD RD
City	GADSDEN
State	AL
Zip	35903-5501
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	H/S BASE YEAR - BEG INT SW ROW OF WARD RD & SE ROW OF PATTERSON RD TH SE 180 ALONG WARD RD TH SW 214.58 TH W 287.69 TO SE ROW OF PATTERSON RD TH NE 361.95 ALONG ROW TO POB LYING IN SE1/4 SE1/4 27-11-7 D-2003-0243,D-2004-5514,D-2005-4196,D-2005-4197 D
Legal Range	7E
Legal Township	11S
Legal Section	27
Jurisdiction	ETOWAH AL
Township / Civil Division	HOKES BLUFF
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	10602

Owner

Source: Etowah County records, as of June 23, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	557 WARD RD, GADSDEN, AL 35903-5501
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 19, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 19, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20173452247
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ETOWAH AL
Recording Date	Jun 19, 2017
Property Address	557 WARD RD, GADSDEN, AL 35903-5501
Document Number	3452247
Instrument Date	Jun 19, 2017
Instrument	3452247
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 13, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	900 LOCK 11 RD, 900, IRVINE, KY 40336-9088

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Right of Survivorship
Address	557 WARD RD, GADSDEN, AL 35903-5501

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Etowah County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Alabama
County	Etowah County
Unified School District	Etowah County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,019.00 Homeowner's exemption	$28,320 (-2.55%) Land $1,360 Building $26,960	$283,000 (-2.62%) Land $13,600 Building $269,400
2023	Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed	$29,060 Land $1,360 Building $27,700	$290,600 Land $13,600 Building $277,000

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 21, 2019 · 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 52% of the US · above 64% of Alabama
Wildfire Likelihood	0.2% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20