Houston County property record for 956 Windmill Rd, Newton, AL 36352
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,727 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 0.559 acres (24,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $738 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Mortgage Aug 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-04-20-0-000-001-017 |
| Primary APN | 07-04-20-0-000-001-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,727 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,207 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,360 sqft (0.559 acres) |
| Utility Building | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 956 WINDMILL RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWTON |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36352-8379 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 WINDMILL ROAD DEVELOPMENT |
| Legal Range | 24E |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | WINDMILL ROAD DEVELOPMENT |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | DOTHAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
Source: Houston County records, as of May 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 956 WINDMILL RD, NEWTON, AL 36352-8379 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Aug 7, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Jun 26, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018805-0035 |
| Deed Book / Page | 805 / 35 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Property Address | 956 WINDMILL RD, NEWTON, AL 36352-8379 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2478/498 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 2478/498 |
| Instrument | 2478-0498 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Property Address | 956 WINDMILL RD, NEWTON, AL 36352-8379 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2531/317 |
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| Date | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Book Page | 2531/317 |
| Instrument | 2531-0317 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 956 WINDMILL RD, NEWTON, AL 36352-8379 |
| Document Number | 0000805/35 |
| Book / Page | 805 / 35 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0805-0035 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 975 HOLLAND RD, 975, NEWTON, AL 36352-8030 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 956 WINDMILL RD, NEWTON, AL 36352-8379 |
Source: Houston County assessment roll, as of May 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Houston County |
| Unified School District | Houston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption | $28,940 (+12.26%) | $289,240 (+12.2%) Land $22,700 Building $266,540 |
| 2023 | $738.00 (+22.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $25,780 (+21.49%) | $257,800 (+21.49%) Land $21,200 Building $236,600 |
| 2022 | $603.00 Homeowner's exemption | $21,220 | $212,200 Land $20,000 Building $192,200 |
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.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| C Spire Wireless Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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