Shelby County property record for 253 Windchase Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 3,055 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.374 acres (16,312 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Sep 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,272 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 101110001002007 |
| Primary APN | 101110001002007 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,055 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,797 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,258 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,797 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 539 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,312 sqft (0.374 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 156 ft deep x 104 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Porch | Patio |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 253 WINDCHASE DR |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35242-4645 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC/TWNSHP/RAN 11 19S 02W NBRHD: 01 MEADOWBROOK (HABERSHAM/WINDCHASE) R-2 |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 19S |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | WINDCHASE |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALABASTER-HELENA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 30330 |
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 WINDCHASE DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242-4645 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2004495240 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $2,272.00 (-0.22%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,277.00 (+8.69%) | $51,760 (+6.59%) | $517,500 (+6.57%) Land $100,000 Building $417,500 |
| 2023 | $2,095.00 | $48,560 | $485,600 Land $85,000 Building $400,600 |
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 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996–2000) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | Not rated no burnable land 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 190 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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