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853 Walnut St, Gadsden, AL 35901 Property Records

Etowah County property record for 853 Walnut St, Gadsden, AL 35901

Property Summary

Property TypeReligious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage)
Details1 ba · 11,327 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size0.39 acres (17,000 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$50,000 (Dec 2019)
Tax Bill$10,292 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-02-04-3-000-181.000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-02-04-3-000-181.000
Alternative APNs
  • 033679
  • 33679

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area11,327 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area11,327 sqft
FlooringCeramic Tile
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1971
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1971
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialShingle
Lot Area17,000 sqft (0.39 acres)
Lot Dimensions170 ft deep x 100 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number033679
Street Address853 WALNUT ST
CityGADSDEN
StateAL
Zip35901-4049
Property CategoryOther
Property TypeOther > Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage)
Legal DescriptionH/S BASE YEAR - PT SW1/4 SW1/4 BEG SE COR LOT 6 BLK 3 MARY K FOSTER HEIRS TH N 170' TO SW COR LOT 2 METROPOLITAN SUB UNIT 3 TH E 100.9' ALONG S LINE SAID SUBTH S 170' TO N ROW WALNUT ST TH W 100.9' TO POB GADSDEN SEC 4 TWP 12S R 6E BK 1102 PG 457
Legal SubdivisionMETROPOLITAN SUB
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number6
Legal Unit3
JurisdictionETOWAH AL
Township / Civil DivisionGADSDEN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1023
Census Tract1000

Owner

Source: Etowah County records, as of June 23, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address853 WALNUT ST, GADSDEN, AL 35901-4049
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 11, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 11, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20193494716
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionETOWAH AL
Recording DateDec 11, 2019
Property Address853 WALNUT ST, GADSDEN, AL 35901-4049
Document Number0003494716
Instrument DateDec 5, 2019
Instrument3494716
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 5, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$72.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address853 WALNUT ST, GADSDEN, AL 35901-4049

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1216 AUBURN AVE, GADSDEN, AL 35901-2612

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Etowah County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateAlabama
CountyEtowah County
MunicipalityGadsden City
Unified School DistrictGadsden City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$10,292.00 Additional exemption filed$210,040 (-17.81%) Land $3,120 Building $206,920$1,050,200 (-17.81%) Land $15,600 Building $1,034,600
2023$255,560 (+21.67%) Land $3,120 Building $252,440$1,277,800 (+21.67%) Land $15,600 Building $1,262,200
2022$210,040 Land $3,120 Building $206,920$1,050,200 Land $15,600 Building $1,034,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 21, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1979–1985)
Most Recent ClaimSep 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Alabama
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE
serves 44,637 people · EPA ID AL0000577
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2024
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 456 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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