Jefferson County property record for 1237 Forest St, Birmingham, AL 35217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,164 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $685 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-00-08-1-004-007.000 |
| Primary APN | 23-00-08-1-004-007.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,164 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,242 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| 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 |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Utility Building | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 315517 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 23081004007000RR00 |
| Street Address | 1237 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 5 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 | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1237 FOREST ST, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217-3423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Prior Sale | Feb 23, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 12, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0100627642 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $685.00 (+51.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $13,100 (-) | $131,000 (-) Land $14,400 Building $116,600 |
| 2023 | $13,100 Land $1,440 Building $11,660 | $131,000 Land $14,400 Building $116,600 | |
| 2022 | $451.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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