Houston County property record for 717 Fortson Rd, Dothan, AL 36305
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 27.6 acres (1,203,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $251,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $34 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage Jun 2016 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-08-27-0-000-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 08-08-27-0-000-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 1,203,998 sqft (27.6 acres) |
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| Street Address | 717 FORTSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | DOTHAN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36305-9335 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Description | BEG @ INT OF S LN OF NE1/4 OF NW1/4 OF SEC 27 T3N R25E & E L N OF FORTSON RD TH N ALG R/W 936.13' E 1288.77' S 936.23' W |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | DOTHAN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
717 Fortson Rd, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Houston County records, as of May 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 155 EASY ST, DOTHAN, AL 36305-6385 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANKSOUTH MORTGAGE CO |
| Jun 20, 2016 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016770-0345 |
| Deed Book / Page | 770 / 345 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Property Address | 717 FORTSON RD, DOTHAN, AL 36305-9335 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 002730/531 |
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| Date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2730/531 |
| Instrument | 2730-0531 |
| Name | BANKSOUTH MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2016 |
| Property Address | 717 FORTSON RD, DOTHAN, AL 36305-9335 |
| Document Number | 000770/345 |
| Book / Page | 770 / 345 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2016 |
| Instrument | 0770-0345 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 631 S BAY SPRINGS RD, DOTHAN, AL 36305-6903 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 149, WEBB, AL 36376-0149 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 717 Fortson Rd was $34, down 12.8% from the year before.
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 | $34.00 (-12.82%) | $1,120 (-12.5%) | $235,400 (-) Land $235,400 |
| 2024 | $39.00 (+5.41%) | $1,280 (-) | $235,400 (+6.95%) Land $235,400 |
| 2023 | $37.00 | $1,280 (-) | $220,100 (+5.61%) Land $220,100 |
| 2022 | $37.00 | $1,280 | $208,400 Land $208,400 |
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 717 Fortson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 14, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 717 Fortson Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 91% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 DOTHAN UTILITIES serves 97,146 people · EPA ID AL0000681 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| C Spire Wireless Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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