8740 Hwy 72, Cherokee, AL 35616 Property Records

Colbert County property record for 8740 Hwy 72, Cherokee, AL 35616

Property Summary

Property TypeRestaurant
Details2,040 sqft · built 1982
Lot Size0.5 acres (21,780 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$60,000 (Sep 2019)
Tax Bill$1,180 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone A (high risk)
APN05-07-35-4-003-010.000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-07-35-4-003-010.000
Alternative APNs
  • 34533
  • 33008
  • 29093

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures58 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,040 sqft Adjusted Area
Gross Area2,000 sqft
1st Floor Area2,000 sqft
FlooringConcrete/Cement
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1982
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1982
Exterior MaterialMetal
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area21,780 sqft (0.5 acres)
Lot Dimensions250 ft deep x 120 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemPackage A/C
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number29093
Street Address8740 HIGHWAY 72
CityCHEROKEE
StateAL
Zip35616-4452
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Restaurant
Legal DescriptionPT OF LOTS 48 & 49 MOUNTAIN VIEW CHEROKEE 120 X 250 IRR COMMAT SE CORNER SEC 35 THEN N 450 TO ROW HWY 72 THEN NW ALONG ROW
Legal Range09W
Legal Township03S
Legal Section35
Legal SubdivisionMOUNTAIN VIEW IN CHEROKEE /4-5
Legal Lot Number48&49
JurisdictionCOLBERT AL
Township / Civil DivisionCHEROKEE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3042
Census Tract21000

Owner

Source: Colbert County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 3295, MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35662-3295
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 26, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 26, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201927603
Deed Book / Page2019 / 27603
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOLBERT AL
Recording DateMar 16, 2022
Property Address7150 HIGHWAY 72, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-7440
Document Number02022/9149
Book / Page2022 / 9149
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 5
Instrument DateMar 14, 2022
Instrument202209149
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 13, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyVerified / From Affidavit
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address100 W PURITAN AVE, MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661-1442

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 3298, MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35662-3298

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Colbert County assessment roll, as of December 11, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateAlabama
CountyColbert County
MunicipalityCherokee Town
Unified School DistrictColbert County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,180.00 (+35.17%)
2025$873.00 (+5.05%)$23,520 (+5.28%) Land $1,520 Building $22,000$117,600 (+5.28%) Land $7,600 Building $110,000
2024$831.00 (+4.4%)$22,340 (+4.78%) Land $1,260 Building $21,080$111,700 (+4.78%) Land $6,300 Building $105,400
2023$796.00 (+39.89%) Homeowner's exemption$21,320 (+43.67%)$106,600 (+43.78%) Land $5,800 Building $100,800
2022$569.00 Homeowner's exemption$14,840$74,140 Land $5,380 Building $68,760

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone A
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationNot determined for this zone
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2024)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2024 · 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 64% of the US · lower than 78% of Alabama
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemCHEROKEE WATER & GAS DEPARTMENT
serves 1,992 people · EPA ID AL0000311
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Oct 2021
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
TEC
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000

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