Walker County property record for 697 Firetower Rd, Cordova, AL 35550
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,145 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 1.1 acres (47,916 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $161,800 (Jan 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $528 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-07-25-0-000-068.005 |
| Primary APN | 16-07-25-0-000-068.005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,145 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,763 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,272 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 47,916 sqft (1.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 210 ft deep x 101 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 72190 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 697 FIRETOWER RD |
| City | CORDOVA |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35550-4143 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | O |
| Legal Description | COM SR/W CO.RD 1509 W LN NESW THN SE ALG R/W 280 CONT SE 100.7 S 209.99 W 272.67 NE 340.37 TO BEG 25-14-6 |
| Legal Range | 06W |
| Legal Township | 14S |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | WALKER AL |
| Township / Civil Division | DORA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 21700 |
697 Firetower Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2015.
Source: Walker County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 697 FIRETOWER RD, CORDOVA, AL 35550-4143 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2411 / 115 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 002411/115 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 697 Firetower Rd was $528 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.3% from the year before.
Source: Walker County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Walker County |
| Unified School District | Walker County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $528.00 (-1.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $22,440 (-1.28%) | $224,300 (-1.32%) Land $14,300 Building $210,000 |
| 2024 | $535.00 (+7%) Homeowner's exemption | $22,730 (+6.56%) Land $1,430 Building $21,300 | $227,300 (+6.56%) Land $14,300 Building $213,000 |
| 2023 | $500.00 (+3.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $21,330 (+3.49%) Land $1,430 Building $19,900 | $213,300 (+3.49%) Land $14,300 Building $199,000 |
| 2022 | $481.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,610 Land $1,210 Building $19,400 | $206,100 Land $12,100 Building $194,000 |
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.
FEMA maps place 697 Firetower Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2003.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 29, 2025 · 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 Claims | 3 (2003–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · river or lake flooding |
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 697 Firetower Rd is moderate, ranking above 53% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · above 65% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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