Shelby County property record for 265 Windchase Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4.5 ba · 3,579 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.323 acres (14,082 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,896 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 101110001002010 |
| Primary APN | 101110001002010 |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,579 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,883 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,318 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,343 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 540 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,082 sqft (0.323 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 96.7 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 265 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 | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALABASTER-HELENA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 30330 |
265 Windchase Dr is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 265 WINDCHASE DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242-4645 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 265 Windchase Dr was $1,896 with exemptions applied, down 14.1% 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 | $1,896.00 (-14.09%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,207.00 | $50,180 | $501,700 Land $100,000 Building $401,700 |
| 2023 | $1,716.00 | $46,180 | $461,800 Land $85,000 Building $376,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 265 Windchase Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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.
The area around 265 Windchase Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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