1237 Elm Ave, Birmingham, AL 35217 Property Records

Jefferson County property record for 1237 Elm Ave, Birmingham, AL 35217

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,312 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.182 acres (7,969 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$41,500 (May 2020)
Tax Bill	$1,044 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2023 Mortgage May 2020 Sale & Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`23-00-08-2-005-005.000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`23-00-08-2-005-005.000`
Alternative APNs	`23082005005000RR01` `315960`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,312 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,630 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,312 sqft
Flooring	Wood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1989
Exterior Material	Wood
Foundation Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	7,969 sqft
Lot Dimensions	130 ft deep x 61.5 ft wide
Terrain	Rolling
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	219 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	315960
Old Parcel Number	23082005005000RR01
Street Address	1237 ELM AVE
City	BIRMINGHAM
State	AL
Zip	35217-3003
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NONE
Legal Description	LOTS 12 & 13 BLK 3 J C PROSCH ADD TO TARRANT CITY 13/35 ALSO THAT PT OF LOT 14 BLK 3 OF SD SUB DESC AS FOLS BEG AT NW COR OF
Legal Range	02W
Legal Township	17S
Legal Section	08
Legal Quarter	NW
Legal Subdivision	PROSCH J C AD TARR 23-5-3
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	12-13 13
Jurisdiction	JEFFERSON AL
Township / Civil Division	BIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group	6
Census Block	6032
Census Tract	10900

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	106 ROUNDABOUT DR, TRUSSVILLE, AL 35173-1281
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 3, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUN WEST MORTGAGE
May 28, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit EVABANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 27, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 27, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2020054280
Last Transfer Date	May 28, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000054279
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JEFFERSON AL
Property Address	1237 ELM AVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217-3003
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 3, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1237 ELM AVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217-3003

Mortgage

Document Number	0000062523
Date	Jul 3, 2023
Instrument	2023062523

Lender

Name	SUN WEST MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2053

May 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JEFFERSON AL
Recording Date	May 28, 2020
Property Address	1237 ELM AVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217-3003
Document Number	0000054279
Instrument Date	May 27, 2020
Instrument	54279
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 22, 2020
Title Company	SMITH CLOSING AND TITLE LLC, SMITH CLOSING & TITLE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$42.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1237 ELM AVE BIRMINGHAM AL 352173003, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217-3003

Mortgage

Document Number	54280
Date	May 28, 2020
Instrument	54280

Lender

Name	EVABANK
Type	Bank
Address	CULLMAN, AL 35055

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	May 27, 2035

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Alabama
County	Jefferson County
Municipality	Tarrant City
Unified School District	Tarrant City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,044.00 (+43.01%)	$18,520 (-)	$92,600 (-) Land $16,400 Building $76,200
2023		$18,520 Land $3,280 Building $15,240	$92,600 Land $16,400 Building $76,200
2022	$730.00

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 568 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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