Jefferson County property record for 229 3rd Ave, Birmingham, AL 35228
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 993 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $882 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30-00-23-3-004-014.000 |
| Primary APN | 30-00-23-3-004-014.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 993 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,713 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 993 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 91 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 20956 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 229 3RD AVE |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35228-2605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 21 BLK 2 FOREST HOME |
| Legal Range | 04W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST HOME |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 13400 |
229 3rd Ave is owned by a company that bought it in February 2023.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of April 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 156 OHIO CIR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35214-6022 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EVABANK |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 14, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202317318 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 15, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201319/22084 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 229 3RD AVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35228-2605 |
| Document Number | 0000017318 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023017318 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 156 OHIO CIR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35214-6022 |
| Document Number | 0000017319 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023017319 |
| Name | EVABANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2043 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 229 3RD AVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35228-2605 |
| Document Number | 0000026306 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022026306 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2024 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 209 20TH ST N # 178, 178, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203-3601 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 229 3RD AVE, MIDFIELD, AL 35228-2605 |
| Document Number | 0000126836 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 126836 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $37.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 312 GREEN ACRES RD KINGSTON TN 377637043, KINGSTON, TN 37763-7043 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 3rd Ave was $882, up 6.9% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Midfield City |
| Unified School District | Midfield City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $882.00 (+6.91%) | $10,700 | $61,300 Land $20,000 Building $41,300 |
| 2024 | $825.00 | ||
| 2023 | $10,000 Land $2,891 Building $7,109 | $55,000 Land $15,900 Building $39,100 | |
| 2022 | $660.00 |
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 229 3rd Ave 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 | 1 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 229 3rd Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 99% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | BESSEMER WATER SERVICE serves 86,091 people · EPA ID AL0000737 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025–2027) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 447 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 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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