Jefferson County property record for 204 Ave U, Birmingham, AL 35214
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 3,842 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.417 acres (18,155 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $974 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00-29-2-029-013.000 |
| Primary APN | 22-00-29-2-029-013.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 4 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,842 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,842 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,155 sqft (0.417 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 301079 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 204 AVENUE U |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35214-5354 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | B2 |
| Legal Description | POB 60 FT S OF THE SW INTER OF 2ND ST & AVE U TH S 54 40S ALG AVE U TO CARLINE AVE TH SW 198 FT S ALG CARLINE AVE TH W 33 FT S TH N 50 FT S TH E 5 FT S TH N 103.3 FT TH E 69.3 FT TH N 40 FT TH E 90 FT TO POB BEING LOTS 6 7 & 9 E J MCDONALDS SUB OF LO |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCDONALD E J 3/1 22-9-2 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6013 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
204 Ave U, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2023.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 508 AVENUE U, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35214-5570 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202328082 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 204 AVENUE U, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35214-5354 |
| Document Number | 0000028082 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023028082 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 508 AVENUE U, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35214-5570 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 204 Ave U was $974, down 17.7% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| 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 | $974.00 (-17.67%) | $13,440 | $67,200 Land $11,800 Building $55,400 |
| 2024 | $1,183.00 | ||
| 2023 | $17,500 Land $2,360 Building $15,140 | $87,500 Land $11,800 Building $75,700 | |
| 2022 | $962.00 |
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 204 Ave U in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 Claims | 5 (1982–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1998 · tidal / storm surge |
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 204 Ave U 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 | Indirect within 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 183 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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