St. Clair County property record for 79 James St, Springville, AL 35146
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,638 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,808 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $237,000 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,722 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Mar 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-09-31-0-006-003.000 |
| Primary APN | 13-09-31-0-006-003.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,638 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,638 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,808 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 00400700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 JAMES ST |
| City | SPRINGVILLE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35146-3512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 BLK C COLONY SD 2ND ADD LESS 12' TRI LOT OFF NW SIDE PB 4 PG 55 31-14-2 DB 128348 PB 4 PG 55 31-14-2 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 14S |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLONY S D |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | ST CLAIR AL |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRINGVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2043 |
| Census Tract | 40503 |
79 James St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2017.
Source: St. Clair County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 JAMES ST, SPRINGVILLE, AL 35146-3512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FEDERAL BANK FSB |
| Mar 22, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Mortgage ACADEMY MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2017 / 3017 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 3, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004315 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST CLAIR AL |
| Property Address | 79 JAMES ST, SPRINGVILLE, AL 35146-3512 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000051029 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | MTG 2020/51029 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TUSCALOOSA, AL 35406 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST CLAIR AL |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 79 JAMES ST, SPRINGVILLE, AL 35146-3512 |
| Document Number | 0000003017 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $12.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 670 RIDGEFIELD WAY ODENVILLE AL 351205478, ODENVILLE, AL 35120-5478 |
| Document Number | 9830 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 9830 |
| Name | ACADEMY MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DRAPER, UT 84020 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 21, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 James St was $1,722 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: St. Clair County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | St. Clair County |
| Municipality | Springville City |
| Unified School District | St. Clair County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,722.00 | $34,720 | $347,110 Land $18,000 Building $329,110 |
| 2023 | $63,476 Land $2,880 Building $60,596 | $317,380 Land $14,400 Building $302,980 | |
| 2022 | $1,094.00 |
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 79 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 22, 2024 · 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 | 3 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.
Wildfire risk around 79 James St is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 43% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 SPRINGVILLE serves 6,468 people · EPA ID AL0001211 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 148 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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