Etowah County property record for 737 Cates Rd, Gadsden, AL 35901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (435,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $159,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,195 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-09-30-0-001-062.006 |
| Primary APN | 11-09-30-0-001-062.006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,600 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 435,600 sqft (10 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 346928 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 737 CATES RD |
| City | GADSDEN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35901-8181 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM NW COR SW1/4 SE1/4 TH E 660.86 TO POB TH E 467.84 TH S 1227.34 TO N ROW OF CATES RD TH NW 240.24 ALONG ROW TH NE 135.09 TH N 230.3 TH NW 282.3 TH N 716.97 TO POB BEING BEING 10 AC(C) LYING IN SW1/4 SE1/4 30-11-7 1792-127,2001-317,D-1998-4287,D-19 |
| Legal Range | 7E |
| Legal Township | 11S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | ETOWAH AL |
| Township / Civil Division | TURKEYTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
737 Cates Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2014.
Source: Etowah County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 737 CATES RD, GADSDEN, AL 35901-8181 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20143407791 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 737 Cates Rd was $1,195 with a homeowner's exemption, up 11.7% from the year before.
Source: Etowah County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Etowah County |
| Unified School District | Etowah County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,195.00 (+11.68%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,070.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,740 Land $4,700 Building $25,040 | $297,200 Land $47,000 Building $250,200 |
| 2023 | $1,002.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,200 (+20.91%) Land $4,700 Building $24,500 | $292,000 (+20.91%) Land $47,000 Building $245,000 |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $24,150 Land $4,700 Building $19,450 | $241,500 Land $47,000 Building $194,500 |
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 737 Cates Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1990.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 21, 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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1990–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · 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 737 Cates Rd is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 84% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 | NORTHEAST ETOWAH COUNTY WATER CO-OP serves 4,380 people · EPA ID AL0000587 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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