Colbert County property record for 685 Beacon Light Rd, Cherokee, AL 35616
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,496 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 67 acres (2,918,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $672 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-05-22-0-000-005.000 |
| Primary APN | 05-05-22-0-000-005.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,496 sqft Adjusted Area |
| Gross Area | 1,350 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,918,520 sqft (67 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 9041 |
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| Street Address | 685 BEACON LIGHT RD |
| City | CHEROKEE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35616-5845 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 67 ACRES IN PT E 1/2 OF SEC 22 /BY WILL & DB 2005-07 PG 763-764 |
| Legal Range | 14W |
| Legal Township | 03S |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | COLBERT AL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEROKEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 21000 |
685 Beacon Light Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Colbert County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 685 BEACON LIGHT RD, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-5845 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLBERT AL |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 685 BEACON LIGHT RD, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-5845 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN SOLUTIONS, FIRST AMERICAN MTG SOLUTIONS |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 685 BEACON LIGHT RD, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-5845 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Date | May 5, 2026 |
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| Name | NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
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| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.22% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 685 Beacon Light Rd was $672, up 65.9% from the year before.
Source: Colbert County assessment roll, as of December 11, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Colbert County |
| Unified School District | Colbert County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $672.00 (+65.93%) | ||
| 2025 | $405.00 (+2.02%) | $11,720 (+2.27%) Land $4,720 Building $7,000 | $273,900 (+15.86%) Land $203,900 Building $70,000 |
| 2024 | $397.00 (+2.32%) | $11,460 (+2.69%) Land $4,720 Building $6,740 | $236,400 (+112.03%) Land $169,200 Building $67,200 |
| 2023 | $388.00 (+5.43%) | $11,160 (+6.49%) | $111,495 (-45.09%) Land $47,295 Building $64,200 |
| 2022 | $368.00 | $10,480 | $203,060 Land $144,680 Building $58,380 |
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 685 Beacon Light Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 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 | 1 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 685 Beacon Light Rd is low, with a 0.05% 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 | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TEC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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