Jefferson County property record for 1657 Big Mountain Dr, Birmingham, AL 35235
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,863 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,312 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-00-20-4-002-003.000 |
| Primary APN | 12-00-20-4-002-003.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,863 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,592 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,863 sqft |
| Basement Area | 729 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Garage Area | 980 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 584 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 448 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 239332 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1657 BIG MOUNTAIN DR |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35235-1701 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E2 |
| Legal Description | PT LOT 25 MORNINGSIDE HGHTS BEG SE COR SD LOT TH NE 155 S NELY 135 FT S NW 439 FT S TO SE R/W BIG MOUNTAIN DR SWLY 498 FT S ALONG SD R/W E 190 S SE 150 FT TO POB LYING IN NW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 16S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORNINGSIDE HTS 12-20-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 11112 |
1657 Big Mountain Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1657 BIG MOUNTAIN DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235-1701 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024105124 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000040989 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1657 BIG MOUNTAIN DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235-1701 |
| Document Number | 0000017042 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021017042 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1657 BIG MOUNTAIN DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235-1701 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1657 BIG MOUNTAIN DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235-1701 |
| Document Number | 0000017374 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021017374 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1657 BIG MOUNTAIN DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235-1701 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1657 Big Mountain Dr was $1,312, up 0.9% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,312.00 (+0.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $27,260 | $272,500 Land $65,900 Building $206,600 |
| 2024 | $1,300.00 | ||
| 2023 | $50,120 Land $13,180 Building $36,940 | $250,600 Land $65,900 Building $184,700 | |
| 2022 | $2,062.00 |
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 1657 Big Mountain Dr 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 | 3 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 1657 Big Mountain Dr is low, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 76% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 174 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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