Houston County property record for 976 E Cottonwood Rd, Dothan, AL 36301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,258 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.436 acres (19,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $414 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-09-30-3-006-016-000 |
| Primary APN | 10-09-30-3-006-016-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,258 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,258 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 19,000 sqft (0.436 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 976 E COTTONWOOD RD |
|---|---|
| City | DOTHAN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36301-3670 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOC IN W1/2 OF SW1/4 OF SEC 30 T3N R27E COM @ INT OF THIRD A VE & COTTONWOOD RD TH NW ALG R/W 553.3' TO POB TH SW 199.88' NW |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARRISH |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | DOTHAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 41000 |
976 E Cottonwood Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2023.
Source: Houston County records, as of May 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 976 E COTTONWOOD RD, DOTHAN, AL 36301-3670 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Dec 7, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 7, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 976 E COTTONWOOD RD, DOTHAN, AL 36301-3670 |
| Document Number | 000897/264 |
| Book / Page | 897 / 264 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 0897-0264 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 182 TIMBER CREEK DR, HEADLAND, AL 36345-8478 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 86 CREST DR, DORA, AL 35062-4618 |
| Document Number | 0027810124 |
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| Date | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2781/0124 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 976 E COTTONWOOD RD, DOTHAN, AL 36301-3670 |
| Document Number | 000891/136 |
| Book / Page | 891 / 136 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 0891-0136 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1246 DOCK LAMB RD, PANSEY, AL 36370-6060 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 182 TIMBER CREEK DR, HEADLAND, AL 36345-8478 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON AL |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 976 E COTTONWOOD RD, DOTHAN, AL 36301-3670 |
| Document Number | 000891/134 |
| Book / Page | 891 / 134 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 0891-0134 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1246 DOCK LAMB RD, PANSEY, AL 36370-6060 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1246 DOCK LAMB RD, PANSEY, AL 36370-6060 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 976 E Cottonwood Rd was $414 with exemptions applied, up 6.2% 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 | $414.00 (+6.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $13,040 (+5.33%) | $130,280 (+5.32%) Land $6,300 Building $123,980 |
| 2024 | $390.00 (+34.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $12,380 (+47.03%) | $123,700 (+193.82%) Land $6,300 Building $117,400 |
| 2023 | $290.00 (+16.47%) | $8,420 (+16.3%) | $42,100 (+16.3%) Land $6,300 Building $35,800 |
| 2022 | $249.00 | $7,240 | $36,200 Land $6,300 Building $29,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 976 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 976 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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