948 3rd Ave, Gadsden, AL 35901 Property Records

Etowah County property record for 948 3rd Ave, Gadsden, AL 35901

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1.5 ba · 1,495 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.171 acres (7,488 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$7,325 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill	$331 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-02-04-3-000-096.000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-02-04-3-000-096.000`
Alternative APNs	`197438` `33836`

Interior

Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,495 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,447 sqft
2nd Floor Area	48 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Foundation Type	Block
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	7,488 sqft (0.171 acres)
Lot Dimensions	117 ft deep x 64.5 ft wide
Utility Building	288 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	197438
Street Address	948 3RD AVE
City	GADSDEN
State	AL
Zip	35901-3612
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	H/S BASE YEAR - LT 1 & N1/2 LT 2 F G LEE'S HOME PLACE SUB PLAT C-335 4-12-6 1228-815,1525-347,D-2003-2873,D-2004-2094,D-2004-4665, D-2010-3343245,D-2014-3399618
Legal Range	6E
Legal Township	12S
Legal Section	4
Legal Subdivision	LEE, F G HOME PLACE
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	ETOWAH AL
Township / Civil Division	GADSDEN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	1000

Owner

948 3rd Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2018.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	948 3RD AVE, GADSDEN, AL 35901-3612
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 3, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 3, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20183465335
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ETOWAH AL
Recording Date	Apr 3, 2018
Property Address	948 3RD AVE, GADSDEN, AL 35901-3612
Document Number	3465335
Instrument Date	Mar 29, 2018
Instrument	3465335
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 13, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2727 RAINBOW DR, 2727, RAINBOW CITY, AL 35906-5815

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	2419 AND 2421 RIDGE AVE, GADSDEN, AL 35904-1117

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 948 3rd Ave was $331 with a homeowner's exemption, down 6% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Alabama
County	Etowah County
Municipality	Gadsden City
Unified School District	Gadsden City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$331.00 (-5.97%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$352.00 Homeowner's exemption	$8,200 Land $880 Building $7,320	$81,700 Land $8,700 Building $73,000
2023	$351.00 (+22.3%) Homeowner's exemption	$8,170 (+19.27%) Land $870 Building $7,300	$81,700 (+19.27%) Land $8,700 Building $73,000
2022	$287.00 Homeowner's exemption	$6,850 Land $870 Building $5,980	$68,500 Land $8,700 Building $59,800

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 948 3rd Ave 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 Claims	2 (1979–1985)
Most Recent Claim	Sep 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

Wildfire risk around 948 3rd Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 91% of Alabama
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 445 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