Jefferson County property record for 1601 3rd Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35208
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,498 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Feb 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $865 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-00-04-2-017-001.000 |
| Primary APN | 29-00-04-2-017-001.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,498 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,468 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 381083 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 29042017001000RR00 |
| Street Address | 1601 3RD AVE W |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35208-4205 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | B2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BLK 44 COMPTON PLACE |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Quarter | NW |
| Legal Subdivision | COMPTON PLACE |
| Legal Block | 44 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 3900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Bush Hills Historic District listed 2024 · 1,018 contributing resources · NRIS 100004133 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1601 3rd Ave W, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2001.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 121 3RD AVE W, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35204-4114 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2001027312 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1601 3rd Ave W was $865.
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 | $865.00 | $11,940 | $59,700 Land $21,000 Building $38,700 |
| 2023 | $11,940 (+21.84%) Land $4,200 Building $7,740 | $59,700 (+21.84%) Land $21,000 Building $38,700 | |
| 2022 | $710.00 | $9,800 Land $4,200 Building $5,600 | $49,000 Land $21,000 Building $28,000 |
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 1601 3rd Ave W in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1983–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2014 · river or lake flooding |
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 1601 3rd Ave W is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 426 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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