Houston County property record for 949 E Cottonwood Rd, Dothan, AL 36301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,897 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.327 acres (14,235 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $33,000 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $974 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-09-30-3-005-040-000 |
| Primary APN | 10-09-30-3-005-040-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,897 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,113 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,235 sqft (0.327 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 195 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Utility Building | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 949 E COTTONWOOD RD |
|---|---|
| City | DOTHAN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36301-3641 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM @ INT OF PEARL ST & COTTONWOOD RD IN NW1/4 OF SW1/4 OF S EC 30 T3N R27E TH SE ALG R/W 355' TO POB TH NE 203.3' SE 74. 16' |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARRISH SUB |
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | DOTHAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 41000 |
949 E Cottonwood Rd is owned by a company that bought it in January 2013.
Source: Houston County records, as of May 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 EASTRIDGE DR, DOTHAN, AL 36301-4857 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 718 / 92 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 949 E Cottonwood Rd was $974, up 5.3% from the year before.
Source: Houston County assessment roll, as of May 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Houston County |
| Municipality | Dothan City |
| Unified School District | Dothan City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $974.00 (+5.3%) | $27,080 (+5.37%) | $135,440 (+5.4%) Land $5,200 Building $130,240 |
| 2024 | $925.00 (+22.68%) | $25,700 (+17.46%) | $128,500 (+17.46%) Land $5,200 Building $123,300 |
| 2023 | $754.00 (+18.93%) | $21,880 (+18.91%) | $109,400 (+18.91%) Land $5,200 Building $104,200 |
| 2022 | $634.00 | $18,400 | $92,000 Land $5,200 Building $86,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 949 E Cottonwood Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2009.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 14, 2020 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2009) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2009 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes & Straight-line |
| 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 949 E Cottonwood Rd 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF DOTHAN UTILITIES serves 97,146 people · EPA ID AL0000681 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 320 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| C Spire Wireless Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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