Colbert County property record for 979 1st St, Cherokee, AL 35616
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,147 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (2,004 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $77 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale Jan 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-07-35-3-001-014.000 |
| Primary APN | 05-07-35-3-001-014.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 29 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,147 sqft Adjusted Area |
| Gross Area | 1,120 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1909 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 2,004 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 19.1 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 43749 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 979 1ST ST |
| City | CHEROKEE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35616-7350 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Description | BEG 2,026' E 182' S OF THE NW CORNER OF SEC 35 & RUN S 105'W 18.5' N 105' E 18.5' BACK TO POB /DB 2022 PG 434-435 |
| Legal Range | 14W |
| Legal Township | 03S |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHEROKEE /1-21 |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | COLBERT AL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEROKEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 21000 |
979 1st St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2025.
Source: Colbert County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 350 BUZZARD ROOST RD, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-6136 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 4, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLBERT AL |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Property Address | 979 1ST ST, CHEROKEE, AL 35616 |
| Document Number | 2025/39313 |
| Book / Page | 2025 / 39313 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202539313 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 24880 MURPHY LN, ELBERTA, AL 36530-5020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 350 BUZZARD ROOST RD, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-6136 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLBERT AL |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 979 1ST ST, CHEROKEE, AL 35616 |
| Document Number | 002022/434 |
| Book / Page | 2022 / 434 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202200434 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2396 CYPRESS WAY, MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661-3183 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 113 COTTONWOOD DR, MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661-5609 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 979 1st St was $77, up 5.5% from the year before.
Source: Colbert County assessment roll, as of December 11, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Colbert County |
| Municipality | Cherokee Town |
| Unified School District | Colbert County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $77.00 (+5.48%) | ||
| 2025 | $73.00 (+5.8%) | $2,100 (+6.06%) Land $260 Building $1,840 | $10,600 (+7.07%) Land $1,300 Building $9,300 |
| 2024 | $69.00 (+6.15%) | $1,980 (+5.32%) Land $200 Building $1,780 | $9,900 (+5.32%) Land $1,000 Building $8,900 |
| 2023 | $65.00 (+8.33%) | $1,880 (+9.3%) | $9,400 (+9.05%) Land $900 Building $8,500 |
| 2022 | $60.00 | $1,720 | $8,620 Land $880 Building $7,740 |
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 979 1st 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 June 28, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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 979 1st 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 80% of the US · lower than 91% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | CHEROKEE WATER & GAS DEPARTMENT serves 1,992 people · EPA ID AL0000311 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2021 |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TEC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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