Jefferson County property record for 1201 Forest St, Birmingham, AL 35217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $8,500 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $364 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-00-08-1-004-016.000 |
| Primary APN | 23-00-08-1-004-016.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,412 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,150 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 163 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 412 sqft |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 315526 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1201 FOREST ST |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35217-3423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 BLK 4 OAK PARK |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Quarter | NE |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK PARK 23-8-1 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
1201 Forest St is owned by a company that bought it in July 2014 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1201 FOREST ST, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217-3423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20140724000661010 |
| Deed Book / Page | 201415 / 4310 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1201 Forest St was $364 with a disabled person's exemption.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Tarrant City |
| Unified School District | Tarrant City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $364.00 Disabled Person's exemption | $6,460 | $32,300 Land $14,400 Building $17,900 |
| 2023 | $7,420 Land $1,440 Building $5,980 | $74,200 Land $14,400 Building $59,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1201 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 13, 2025 · 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2011 · 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 1201 Forest 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 96% of the US · lower than 99% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | CENTRAL ALABAMA WATER serves 653,322 people · EPA ID AL0000738 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 410 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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