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1260 Forest St, Birmingham, AL 35217 Property Records

Jefferson County property record for 1260 Forest St, Birmingham, AL 35217

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 908 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.179 acres (7,840 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$7,000 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill$270 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN23-00-05-4-032-006.000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN23-00-05-4-032-006.000
Alternative APNs
  • 23054032006000RR00
  • 314474

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area908 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,134 sqft
1st Floor Area908 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1958
Exterior MaterialWood
Foundation TypeWood
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialShingle
Lot Area7,840 sqft (0.179 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 56 ft wide
Garage Area462 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area226 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemGravity Furnace
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number314474
Old Parcel Number23054032006000RR00
Street Address1260 FOREST ST
CityBIRMINGHAM
StateAL
Zip35217-3424
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal DescriptionLOT 2 BLK L AMENDED PLAT OF TARRANT LAND COS SURVEY OF TARRANT CITY
Legal Range02W
Legal Township17S
Legal Section05
Legal QuarterSE
Legal SubdivisionTARRANT CITY
Legal BlockL
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionJEFFERSON AL
Township / Civil DivisionBIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group4
Census Block4001
Census Tract10900

Owner

1260 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2021.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1260 FOREST ST, TARRANT, AL 35217-3424
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 18, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 18, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 25, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021018885
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

February 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJEFFERSON AL
Recording DateFeb 18, 2021
Property Address1260 FOREST ST, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217-3424
Document Number0000018885
Instrument DateAug 25, 2020
Instrument2021018885
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1260 FOREST ST, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217-3424

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1260 Forest St was $270 with a homeowner's exemption.

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$270.00 Homeowner's exemption$5,740$57,400 Land $15,200 Building $42,200
2023$5,740 Land $1,520 Building $4,220$57,400 Land $15,200 Building $42,200
2022$185.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1260 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 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

Wildfire risk around 1260 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 RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · lower than 85% 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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