Shelby County property record for 784 Merlin Dr, Calera, AL 35040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,626 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.432 acres (18,857 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $249,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,870 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 283050001012009 |
| Primary APN | 283050001012009 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,626 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,626 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,857 sqft (0.432 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 784 MERLIN DR |
|---|---|
| City | CALERA |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35040-4729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC/TWNSHP/RAN 5 22S 02W NBRHD: 01 SOUTHERN HILLS R-2 |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 22S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROUND TABLE THE |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALABASTER-HELENA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 30613 |
Source: Shelby County records, as of April 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 784 MERLIN DR, CALERA, AL 35040-4729 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024376540 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Property Address | 784 MERLIN DR, CALERA, AL 35040-4729 |
| Document Number | 0000064470 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 784 MERLIN DR CALERA AL 350404729, CALERA, AL 35040-4729 |
| Document Number | 0000064470 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 64470 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LN SERVICING |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 16, 2050 |
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of April 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby County |
| Unified School District | Shelby County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,870.00 | $42,500 (+112.29%) | $212,500 (+6.14%) Land $75,000 Building $137,500 |
| 2023 | $20,020 | $200,200 Land $75,000 Building $125,200 |
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 January 23, 2026 · 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 | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · above 53% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF CALERA, THE WWB OF TE serves 26,982 people · EPA ID AL0001150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 197 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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