Shelby County property record for 252 Highland View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4.5 ba · 7,251 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 2.06 acres (89,951 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $925,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,544 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Line of Credit Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 092040002002032 |
| Primary APN | 092040002002032 |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,251 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,953 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,593 sqft |
| Basement Area | 974 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,176 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 89,951 sqft (2.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 379 ft deep x 221 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 707 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 1 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ | Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 252 HIGHLAND VIEW DR |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35242-6874 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC/TWNSHP/RAN 4 19S 01W NBRHD: 01 HIGHLAND LAKES VIEW R-2 |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 19S |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND LAKES 6TH SECTOR AMENDED HIGHLA |
| Legal Lot Number | 607 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHELSEA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 30216 |
252 Highland View Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 HIGHLAND VIEW DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242-6874 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit AMERICA FIRST FCU |
| Jan 24, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAS FIRST FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202033620 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Property Address | 252 HIGHLAND VIEW DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242-6874 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000114030 |
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| Date | Mar 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200323000114030 |
| Name | AMERICA FIRST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 6, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 252 HIGHLAND VIEW DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242-6874 |
| Document Number | 0000033620 |
| Map Reference | MB 23 PG 153 A&B |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20200124000033620 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2021 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 109 SUMMERLEAF WAY, 109, DOTHAN, AL 36303-1512 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 252 HIGHLAND VIEW DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242-6874 |
| Document Number | 0000033630 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200124000033630 |
| Name | AMERICAS FIRST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.85% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.85% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 9.85% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 252 Highland View Dr was $5,544 with exemptions applied, down 14.7% from the year before.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of April 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby County |
| Unified School District | Shelby County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,544.00 (-14.67%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $6,497.00 | $147,680 | $1,476,800 Land $225,000 Building $1,251,800 |
| 2023 | $5,539.00 | $126,820 | $1,268,100 Land $225,000 Building $1,043,100 |
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 252 Highland View Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1995.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 23, 2026 · 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1995–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2020 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 252 Highland View Dr is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 43% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 36 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 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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