Jefferson County property record for 231 3rd Ave, Birmingham, AL 35228
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $970 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30-00-23-3-004-015.000 |
| Primary APN | 30-00-23-3-004-015.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,632 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 20957 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 30233004015000RR00 |
| Street Address | 231 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 22 BLK 2 FOREST HOME |
| Legal Range | 04W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Quarter | SW |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST HOME |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 13400 |
231 3rd Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2011.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3061 LAUREL LAKES CV, HELENA, AL 35022-7935 |
| 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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 2, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011634836 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 231 3rd Ave was $970.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| 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 | $970.00 | $11,760 | $67,300 Land $20,000 Building $47,300 |
| 2023 | $11,000 Land $2,891 Building $8,109 | $60,500 Land $15,900 Building $44,600 | |
| 2022 | $721.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 231 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 231 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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