Shelby County property record for 821 Independence Dr, Alabaster, AL 35007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,912 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.367 acres (16,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,461 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 138341003054000 |
| Primary APN | 138341003054000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,912 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,422 sqft |
| Basement Area | 644 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,000 sqft (0.367 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 640 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 821 INDEPENDENCE DR |
|---|---|
| City | ALABASTER |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35007-9320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC/TWNSHP/RAN 34 20S 03W NBRHD: 02 NAVAJO HILLS R-2 |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 20S |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALLEY FORGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALABASTER-HELENA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 30320 |
821 Independence Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 1998.
Source: Shelby County records, as of April 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 821 INDEPENDENCE DR, ALABASTER, AL 35007-9320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 6, 1998 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008950 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 821 Independence Dr was $1,461 with exemptions applied.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of April 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| Municipality | Alabaster City |
| County | Shelby County |
| Unified School District | Alabaster City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,461.00 | $27,060 | $270,420 Land $75,000 Building $195,420 |
| 2023 | $1,280.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,480 | $244,610 Land $75,000 Building $169,610 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 821 Independence Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
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 Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 821 Independence Dr is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 76% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 ALABASTER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 40,986 people · EPA ID AL0001148 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Jan 2026 |
|---|---|
| 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 206 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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