Etowah County property record for 948 S 5th St, Gadsden, AL 35901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,048 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.238 acres (10,370 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $688 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-02-09-4-000-060.000 |
| Primary APN | 15-02-09-4-000-060.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,048 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,769 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 279 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,370 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 61 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 262571 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 948 S 5TH ST |
| City | GADSDEN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35901-5118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | H/S BASE YEAR - LT 34 STRINGER REALTY COS RESUB EDENWOOD ADD PLAT C-257 GADSDEN 9-12-6 449-15,D-1997-3586,D-11-3356415,D-2022-3540062, D-2022-3541531(ROS) |
| Legal Range | 6E |
| Legal Township | 12S |
| Legal Section | 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDENWOOD ADD RE-SUR |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | ETOWAH AL |
| Township / Civil Division | GADSDEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
948 S 5th St 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 | 948 S 5TH ST, GADSDEN, AL 35901-5118 |
| 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 948 S 5th St was $688 with a homeowner's exemption, down 8.4% 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 | $688.00 (-8.39%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $751.00 Homeowner's exemption | $16,340 Land $1,580 Building $14,760 | $163,200 Land $15,700 Building $147,500 |
| 2023 | $751.00 (-43.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $16,320 (+19.39%) Land $1,570 Building $14,750 | $163,200 (+19.39%) Land $15,700 Building $147,500 |
| 2022 | $1,339.00 | $13,670 Land $1,570 Building $12,100 | $136,700 Land $15,700 Building $121,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 948 S 5th St 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 948 S 5th St 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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