Houston County property record for 685 Sheppard Rd, Taylor, AL 36301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $236 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-04-19-0-000-008-003 |
| Primary APN | 17-04-19-0-000-008-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
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| Street Address | 685 SHEPPARD RD |
|---|---|
| City | TAYLOR |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36301-0733 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM @ INT OF S R/W OF SHEPPARD RD & W LN OF SW1/4 OF SE1/4 O F SEC 19 T2N R26E TH E ALG R/W 353.87' TO POB TH E ALG R/W 1 |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | SW4 SE4 OF S19 T2N R26E 0.495AC |
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | MADRID |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 42100 |
Source: Houston County records, as of May 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 685 SHEPPARD RD, TAYLOR, AL 36301-0733 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 718 / 127 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $236.00 (+5.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $8,420 (+4.73%) | $84,180 (+4.83%) Land $10,700 Building $73,480 |
| 2024 | $224.00 (+9.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $8,040 (+4.42%) | $80,300 (+4.42%) Land $10,700 Building $69,600 |
| 2023 | $205.00 (+21.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $7,700 (+18.46%) | $76,900 (+18.67%) Land $10,000 Building $66,900 |
| 2022 | $169.00 Homeowner's exemption | $6,500 | $64,800 Land $9,500 Building $55,300 |
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.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2001–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 76% 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 44 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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