Houston County property record for 831 E Cottonwood Rd, Dothan, AL 36301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 784 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $21,655 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $370 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage Nov 2017 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-09-30-3-005-013-000 |
| Primary APN | 10-09-30-3-005-013-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 784 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 10,400 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 831 E COTTONWOOD RD |
|---|---|
| City | DOTHAN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36301-3671 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM @ NW COR OF LOT 1 BLK D PARRISH SUB TH SE ALG R/W 320.3' TO POB TH NE 200' SE 51.5' SW 200' NW ALG R/W 51.5' TO POB |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARRISH SUB |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | DOTHAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 41000 |
831 E Cottonwood Rd is owned by a company that bought it in November 2017.
Source: Houston County records, as of May 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 512 CLEVELAND ST, HEADLAND, AL 36345-2015 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FRIEND BANK |
| Nov 2, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FRIEND BANK |
| Jul 13, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MIDSOUTH BANK NA |
| Nov 2, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 794 / 313 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Property Address | 831 E COTTONWOOD RD, DOTHAN, AL 36301-3671 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 002778/110 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Book Page | 2778/110 |
| Instrument | 2778-0110 |
| Name | FRIEND BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Feb 21, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Property Address | 831 E COTTONWOOD RD, DOTHAN, AL 36301-3671 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2448/350 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2448/350 |
| Instrument | 2448-0350 |
| Name | FRIEND BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Property Address | 831 E COTTONWOOD RD, DOTHAN, AL 36301-3671 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2434/104 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2434/104 |
| Instrument | 2434-0104 |
| Name | MIDSOUTH BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jul 10, 2022 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 831 E COTTONWOOD RD, DOTHAN, AL 36301-3671 |
| Document Number | 000794/313 |
| Book / Page | 794 / 313 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 LANCELEAF CT, 105, DOTHAN, AL 36303-1307 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 512 CLEVELAND ST, HEADLAND, AL 36345-2015 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 831 E Cottonwood Rd was $370, up 5.4% from the year before.
Source: Houston County assessment roll, as of May 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Houston County |
| Municipality | Dothan City |
| Unified School District | Dothan City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $370.00 (+5.41%) | $10,280 (+5.33%) | $51,380 (+5.29%) Land $3,700 Building $47,680 |
| 2024 | $351.00 (+21.88%) | $9,760 (+16.75%) | $48,800 (+16.75%) Land $3,700 Building $45,100 |
| 2023 | $288.00 (+18.03%) | $8,360 (+17.75%) | $41,800 (+17.75%) Land $3,700 Building $38,100 |
| 2022 | $244.00 | $7,100 | $35,500 Land $3,700 Building $31,800 |
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 831 E Cottonwood Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2009.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 14, 2020 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2009) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2009 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes & Straight-line |
| Claims by Event |
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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 831 E Cottonwood Rd 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 93% of the US · lower than 97.7% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 DOTHAN UTILITIES serves 97,146 people · EPA ID AL0000681 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 391 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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