Lee County property record for 974 Great Bear Rd, Opelika, AL 36804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,010 sqft · built 2024 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $315,499 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,687 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-02-10-0-001-024-000 |
| Primary APN | 10-02-10-0-001-024-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,010 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,010 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2024 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 171059 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 974 GREAT BEAR RD |
| City | OPELIKA |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36804-9601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 82 LAUREL LAKES PHASE 1A PLAT 49-2 SEC 3, 9 & 10 T19N R27E |
| Legal Phase | 1A |
| Legal Lot Number | 82 |
| Jurisdiction | LEE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | AUBURN-OPELIKA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1073 |
| Census Tract | 41703 |
974 Great Bear Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Lee County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 974 GREAT BEAR RD, OPELIKA, AL 36804-9601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 974 Great Bear Rd was $1,687 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lee County |
| Municipality | Opelika City |
| Unified School District | Opelika City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,687.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,240 | $322,440 Land $55,000 Building $267,440 |
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.
FEMA maps place 974 Great Bear Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 7, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 974 Great Bear Rd is moderate, ranking above 62% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · above 81% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 OPELIKA, WW BD. OF THE serves 56,520 people · EPA ID AL0000816 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 76 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 |
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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