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1209 Forest St, Birmingham, AL 35217 Property Records

Jefferson County property record for 1209 Forest St, Birmingham, AL 35217

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 976 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.187 acres (8,150 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$41,500 (Aug 2019)
Tax Bill$663 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN23-00-08-1-004-014.000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN23-00-08-1-004-014.000
Alternative APNs
  • 23081004014000RR00
  • 315524

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area976 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,080 sqft
1st Floor Area976 sqft
FlooringVinyl/Resilient
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Exterior MaterialWood
Foundation TypeWood
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialShingle
Lot Area8,150 sqft (0.187 acres)
Lot Dimensions163 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area104 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number315524
Old Parcel Number23081004014000RR00
Street Address1209 FOREST ST
CityBIRMINGHAM
StateAL
Zip35217-3423
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal DescriptionLOT 12 BLK 4 OAK PARK
Legal Range02W
Legal Township17S
Legal Section08
Legal QuarterNE
Legal SubdivisionOAK PARK 23-8-1
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionJEFFERSON AL
Township / Civil DivisionBIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group4
Census Block4000
Census Tract10900

Owner

Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1133 HERITAGE RD, ONEONTA, AL 35121-3006
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 8, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 8, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2019081008
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

August 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJEFFERSON AL
Recording DateAug 8, 2019
Property Address1209 FOREST ST, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217-3423
Document Number0000081008
Instrument DateAug 7, 2019
Instrument81008
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$41.50
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1133 HERITAGE RD ONEONTA AL 351213006, ONEONTA, AL 35121-3006

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateAlabama
CountyJefferson County
MunicipalityTarrant City
Unified School DistrictTarrant City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$663.00 (+37.27%)$11,760 (-)$58,800 (-) Land $14,400 Building $44,400
2023$11,760 Land $2,880 Building $8,880$58,800 Land $14,400 Building $44,400
2022$483.00

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 13, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimMar 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 99% of Alabama
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCENTRAL ALABAMA WATER
serves 653,322 people · EPA ID AL0000738
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2025
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 410 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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