Etowah County property record for 820 Chestnut St, Gadsden, AL 35901
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,428 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,336 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,504 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-02-04-3-000-134.000 |
| Primary APN | 15-02-04-3-000-134.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,428 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,845 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 583 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,336 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 128482 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 820 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | GADSDEN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35901-4033 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Legal Description | H/S BASE YEAR - LT 58 X 209 X 51 X 208.7 LYING IN SW1/4 SW1/4 S OF CHESTNUT ST 4-12-6 743-183, 999-197, D-1999-1654, D-2004-1953 |
| Legal Range | 6E |
| Legal Township | 12S |
| Legal Section | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ETOWAH AL |
| Township / Civil Division | GADSDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
820 Chestnut St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual.
Source: Etowah County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 820 CHESTNUT ST, GADSDEN, AL 35901-4033 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 820 Chestnut St was $1,504, up 7% from the year before.
Source: Etowah County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Etowah County |
| Municipality | Gadsden City |
| Unified School District | Gadsden City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,504.00 (+6.97%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,406.00 | $28,700 Land $4,300 Building $24,400 | $143,500 Land $21,500 Building $122,000 |
| 2023 | $1,669.00 (+18.71%) | $34,080 (+18.75%) Land $4,300 Building $29,780 | $170,400 (+18.75%) Land $21,500 Building $148,900 |
| 2022 | $1,406.00 | $28,700 Land $4,300 Building $24,400 | $143,500 Land $21,500 Building $122,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 820 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 2 (1979–1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1985 · tidal / storm surge |
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 820 Chestnut St is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE serves 44,637 people · EPA ID AL0000577 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) 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 235 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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