Houston County property record for 638 Paulk Rd, Dothan, AL 36301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,023 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,168 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $119,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $189 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2009 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-04-18-0-000-008-000 |
| Primary APN | 17-04-18-0-000-008-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,023 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,023 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,168 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
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| Street Address | 638 PAULK RD |
|---|---|
| City | DOTHAN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36301-7578 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 MRS MIKE COOK SUB |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | MRS MIKE COOK SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | MADRID |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 42100 |
638 Paulk Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2023.
Source: Houston County records, as of May 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 638 PAULK RD, DOTHAN, AL 36301-7578 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FEDERAL BANK FSB |
| Jun 29, 2009 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MIDSOUTH BANK NA |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · USDA Mortgage USDA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 638 PAULK RD, DOTHAN, AL 36301-7578 |
| Document Number | 000947/587 |
| Book / Page | 947 / 587 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 0947-0587 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 93 BLAKE DR, MIDLAND CITY, AL 36350-3239 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 638 PAULK RD, TAYLOR, AL 36301-7578 |
| Document Number | 0029280387 |
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| Date | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2928/0387 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL BANK FSB |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Number | 002928/387 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2928/387 |
| Instrument | 2928-0387 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Property Address | 638 PAULK RD, DOTHAN, AL 36301-7578 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3747 COUNTY ROAD 68, DOTHAN, AL 36305-5213 |
| Document Number | 002050/198 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2009 |
| Book Page | 2050/198 |
| Name | MIDSOUTH BANK NA |
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| Type | Seller |
| Address | 2526 W MAIN ST, DOTHAN, AL 36301 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Recording Date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 638 PAULK RD, DOTHAN, AL 36301-7578 |
| Document Number | 000894/159 |
| Book / Page | 894 / 159 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 0894-0159 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2026 |
| 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 | 3745 COUNTY ROAD 68, DOTHAN, AL 36305-5213 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 638 PAULK RD, DOTHAN, AL 36301-7578 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0027730051 |
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| Date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2773/0051 |
| Name | USDA |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | USDA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 456 Months |
| Due | Feb 3, 2061 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 638 Paulk Rd was $189 with exemptions applied, up 6.2% from the year before.
Source: Houston County assessment roll, as of May 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Houston County |
| Municipality | Taylor City |
| Unified School District | Houston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $189.00 (+6.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $7,400 (+5.11%) | $73,820 (+5.16%) Land $5,700 Building $68,120 |
| 2024 | $178.00 (-64.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $7,040 (-48.24%) | $70,200 (+3.24%) Land $5,700 Building $64,500 |
| 2023 | $499.00 (+154.59%) | $13,600 (+138.6%) | $68,000 (+19.51%) Land $5,300 Building $62,700 |
| 2022 | $196.00 Homeowner's exemption | $5,700 | $56,900 Land $5,000 Building $51,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 638 Paulk Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2009.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2009 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes & Straight-line |
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 638 Paulk Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 77% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 TAYLOR serves 9,339 people · EPA ID AL0000702 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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