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Last sold for $165,000 on Nov 8, 2019

251 RIDDLES BEND RD

RAINBOW CITY, AL 35906
2.5
Baths
1,816 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.77 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$165,000 · Nov 8, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,855 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$20,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,520
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,960
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,480
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$204,700

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.66
99
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
24
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
93
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
93
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
24
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyETOWAH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.77
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Package
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
John S. Jones Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.1 mi
M
Rainbow Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi
H
Southside High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi

District: Etowah County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35906These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.78

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,655
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.249 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,966
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,169
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

251 Riddles Bend Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Etowah County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Rainbow City 35906
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Etowah County

How it measures up in Rainbow City 35906

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rainbow City 35906.

Living area1,816 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,814 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size1.77 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 251 Riddles Bend Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRainbow City 35906Etowah County
Living areabigger than1,816 ft²50% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.77 ac86% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than199264% of homes75% of homes

About 251 Riddles Bend Rd

When did 251 Riddles Bend Rd, Rainbow City, AL last sell?

251 Riddles Bend Rd, Rainbow City, AL last sold on Nov 8, 2019 for $165,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 251 Riddles Bend Rd, Rainbow City, AL?

251 Riddles Bend Rd, Rainbow City, AL has 2.5 bathrooms, 1,816 square feet of living space and a 1.77-acre lot.

When was 251 Riddles Bend Rd, Rainbow City, AL built?

251 Riddles Bend Rd, Rainbow City, AL was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 251 Riddles Bend Rd, Rainbow City, AL?

251 Riddles Bend Rd, Rainbow City, AL is assigned to John S. Jones Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Rainbow Middle School (middle), rated B; Southside High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Etowah County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 251 Riddles Bend Rd, Rainbow City, AL compare to other homes in Rainbow City 35906?

Among the 3,662 homes in Rainbow City 35906, it is bigger than 50% of them (1,816 ft² against a typical 1,814 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (1.77 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1992 against a typical 1981). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 251 Riddles Bend Rd, Rainbow City, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 251 Riddles Bend Rd, Rainbow City, AL was $2,855. The county assessed it at $20,480.

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