Shelby County property record for 917 Independence Dr, Alabaster, AL 35007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,690 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.367 acres (16,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (May 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,212 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 138341003058000 |
| Primary APN | 138341003058000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,690 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 676 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 16,000 sqft (0.367 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 917 INDEPENDENCE DR |
|---|---|
| City | ALABASTER |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35007-9322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC/TWNSHP/RAN 34 20S 03W NBRHD: 02 NAVAJO HILLS R-2 |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 20S |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALLEY FORGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALABASTER-HELENA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 30320 |
917 Independence Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2007.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 917 INDEPENDENCE DR, ALABASTER, AL 35007-9322 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 7, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 2007246440 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000035690 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 917 Independence Dr was $1,212 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.9% from the year before.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of April 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| Municipality | Alabaster City |
| County | Shelby County |
| Unified School District | Alabaster City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,212.00 (-1.94%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,236.00 | $22,900 | $229,000 Land $75,000 Building $154,000 |
| 2023 | $1,085.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,860 | $208,600 Land $75,000 Building $133,600 |
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 917 Independence Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 23, 2026 · 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 Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2011 · 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 risk around 917 Independence Dr is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 76% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 ALABASTER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 40,986 people · EPA ID AL0001148 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Jan 2026 |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 206 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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