Cherokee County property record for 85 Co Rd 542, Centre, AL 35960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,937 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 1.66 acres (72,310 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $315,500 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,728 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 13-14-01-01-0-000-007.000 |
| Primary APN | 13-14-01-01-0-000-007.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,937 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,366 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 571 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 72,310 sqft (1.66 acres) |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 364 sqft |
| Account Number | 214309 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 COUNTY ROAD 542 |
| City | CENTRE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35960-6330 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4, ROSCOE SMITH ESTATES, PB 9 PG 108 |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 10S |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSCOE SMITH ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 956000 |
85 Co Rd 542 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 COUNTY ROAD 542, CENTRE, AL 35960-6330 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022222761 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE AL |
| Recording Date | Feb 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 85 COUNTY ROAD 542, CENTRE, AL 35960-6330 |
| Document Number | 0000222761 |
| Map Reference | PB 9 PG 108 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222761 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 423 CHANDLER RD, TRION, GA 30753-5537 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 423 CHANDLER RD, TRION, GA 30753-5537 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Co Rd 542 was $1,728, up 6.9% from the year before.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of December 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,728.00 (+6.93%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,616.00 (-48.22%) | $38,220 (-48.23%) Land $20,060 Building $18,160 | $384,700 (+3.53%) Land $200,600 Building $184,100 |
| 2024 | $3,121.00 | $73,820 (-0.67%) Land $37,500 Building $36,320 | $371,600 (-) Land $187,500 Building $184,100 |
| 2023 | $3,121.00 Additional exemption filed | $74,320 (+290.75%) | $371,600 (-0.56%) Land $187,500 Building $184,100 |
| 2022 | Additional exemption filed | $19,020 Land $18,760 Building $260 | $373,700 Land $187,500 Building $186,200 |
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.
FEMA maps place 85 Co Rd 542 in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 15, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 85 Co Rd 542 is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 82% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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