Jefferson County property record for 1542 Sims St, Leeds, AL 35094
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 672 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,533 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $924 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-00-16-4-013-015.000 |
| Primary APN | 25-00-16-4-013-015.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 864 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,974 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 7,533 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 440 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 351396 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 25164013015000RR00 |
| Street Address | 1542 SIMS ST |
| City | LEEDS |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35094-1268 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | BEG NE COR OF LOT 1 MRS I D ROBERSON ADD TO LEEDS TH W ALG ALLEY 150 FT TH S 30 FT TH SE 35 FT TH E 140 FT TH NLY ALG RD 50 F |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Quarter | SE |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERTSON ID 8/25 25-16-4 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | LEEDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 11003 |
The current owner of 1542 Sims St acquired it in July 2002.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1540 SIMS ST, LEEDS, AL 35094-1268 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 1, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 2002095962 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1542 Sims St was $924 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Leeds City |
| Unified School District | Leeds City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $924.00 Homeowner's exemption | $16,480 | $144,900 Land $16,600 Building $128,300 |
| 2023 | $11,100 Land $1,272 Building $9,828 | $144,900 Land $16,600 Building $128,300 | |
| 2022 | $605.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1542 Sims St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 1542 Sims St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LEEDS WATER WORKS BOARD serves 21,300 people · EPA ID AL0000753 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 261 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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