Jefferson County property record for 1553 Highland Dr, Birmingham, AL 35235
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,134 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $57,700 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,229 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-00-20-4-009-002.001 |
| Primary APN | 12-00-20-4-009-002.001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,134 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,254 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,134 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,000 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 239435 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 12204009002001RR00 |
| Street Address | 1553 HIGHLAND DR |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35235-1720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLK R SPRING LAKE MANOR UNIT #2 36/96 |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 16S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Quarter | SE |
| Legal Subdivision | SPRING LAKE MANOR #2 |
| Legal Block | R |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 11113 |
1553 Highland Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2003.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 53019, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35253 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 2, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003189880 |
| Deed Book / Page | 200318 / 9880 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1553 Highland Dr was $1,229.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| Municipality | Birmingham City |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Unified School District | Birmingham City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,229.00 | $16,960 | $84,800 Land $35,000 Building $49,800 |
| 2023 | $15,900 Land $7,000 Building $8,900 | $79,500 Land $35,000 Building $44,500 | |
| 2022 | $900.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1553 Highland Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 1553 Highland Dr is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 43% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 243 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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