Etowah County property record for 947 Oakview Ave, Gadsden, AL 35901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,720 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $652 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-02-09-4-000-117.000 |
| Primary APN | 15-02-09-4-000-117.000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 324 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,720 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
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| Account Number | 272306 |
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| Street Address | 947 OAKVIEW AVE |
| City | GADSDEN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35901-5138 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | H/S BASE YEAR - 1981 LT 17 BLK G STRINGER REALTY CO REAR EDENWOOD ADD PLAT C-257 9-12-6 1911-52(REF),D-2002-2828(REF),S-9504,D-2023-3561211 |
| Legal Range | 6E |
| Legal Township | 12S |
| Legal Section | 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDENWOOD ADD |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | ETOWAH AL |
| Township / Civil Division | GADSDEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
947 Oakview Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Etowah County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 947 OAKVIEW AVE, GADSDEN, AL 35901-5138 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 947 Oakview Ave was $652, down 4.7% from the year before.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $652.00 (-4.68%) | ||
| 2025 | $684.00 | $13,960 Land $2,640 Building $11,320 | $69,800 Land $13,200 Building $56,600 |
| 2023 | $342.00 (+15.15%) | $13,960 (+14.99%) Land $2,640 Building $11,320 | $69,800 (+14.99%) Land $13,200 Building $56,600 |
| 2022 | $297.00 | $12,140 Land $2,640 Building $9,500 | $60,700 Land $13,200 Building $47,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 947 Oakview Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1979–1999) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1999 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 947 Oakview Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 241 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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