Etowah County property record for 852 Walnut St, Gadsden, AL 35901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 4,212 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (11,999 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,617 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-02-04-3-000-242.000 |
| Primary APN | 15-02-04-3-000-242.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,212 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,224 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,988 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,999 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 169 ft deep x 71 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 487 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 249875 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 852 WALNUT ST |
| City | GADSDEN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35901-4050 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | H/S BASE YEAR - W 71 LOTS 1-3-5 BLK 1 M L FOSTER TRUSTEE ADD PLAT A-37 GADSDEN 4-12-6 1102-373(ROS),D-2020-3513670,D-2021-3514284(ROS) |
| Legal Range | 6E |
| Legal Township | 12S |
| Legal Section | 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOSTER, M L TRUSTEE ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,3,5 |
| Jurisdiction | ETOWAH AL |
| Township / Civil Division | GADSDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
852 Walnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Etowah County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 852 WALNUT ST, GADSDEN, AL 35901-4050 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ETOWAH AL |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 852 WALNUT ST, GADSDEN, AL 35901-4050 |
| Document Number | 0003514284 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3514284 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Tax | $165.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 852 WALNUT ST, GADSDEN, AL 35901-4050 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 852 WALNUT ST, GADSDEN, AL 35901-4050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 852 Walnut St was $1,617 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,617.00 Homeowner's exemption | $33,020 Land $1,700 Building $31,320 | $330,100 Land $17,000 Building $313,100 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $33,010 (+20.61%) Land $1,700 Building $31,310 | $330,100 (+20.61%) Land $17,000 Building $313,100 |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $27,370 Land $1,700 Building $25,670 | $273,700 Land $17,000 Building $256,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 852 Walnut 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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1990) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1990 · river or lake flooding |
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 852 Walnut St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 456 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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