Jefferson County property record for 221 Crest Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,967 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.308 acres (13,431 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,695 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-00-13-3-013-004.000 |
| Primary APN | 29-00-13-3-013-004.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,967 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,034 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,967 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,067 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,431 sqft (0.308 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 121 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 348 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 396746 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 221 CREST DR |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35209-5325 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 20-A BUENA VISTA HIGHLANDS RESUR OF LOT 20 & THE W 1/2 OF LOT 21 PB 72 PG 20 LESS & EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING BEG AT NE COR OF LOT 20-A TH SELY 101.2 FT TH SWLY 25.9 FT TH NWLY 101.9 FT TH NELY 4.1 FT TO POB SEC 13 TWP 18S R 3W |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUENA VISTA HGLD 29-13-3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20-A |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 10705 |
Source: Jefferson County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 221 CREST DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-5325 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ALLY BANK |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 14, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017128686 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 17, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000059234 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Property Address | 221 CREST DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-5325 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 221 CREST DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-5325 |
| Document Number | 2021110134 |
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| Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021110134 |
| Name | ALLY BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 221 CREST DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-5325 |
| Document Number | 0000128686 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017128686 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 | 221 CREST DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-5325 |
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Homewood City |
| Unified School District | Homewood City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,695.00 (+7.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $50,220 (+6.99%) | $541,500 (+15.38%) Land $263,000 Building $278,500 |
| 2024 | $3,450.00 (-4.14%) | ||
| 2023 | $46,940 Land $26,306 Building $20,634 | $469,300 Land $263,000 Building $206,300 | |
| 2022 | $3,599.00 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 42 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 42 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · other causes |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 82% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 366 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| C Spire Wireless Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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