Jefferson County property record for 2829 Dowell Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-00-17-3-028-008.000 |
| Primary APN | 29-00-17-3-028-008.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,632 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,350 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 167 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 64 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 64 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 352 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 401080 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2829 DOWELL AVE SW |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35211-4513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 BLK 10 ORIGINAL TRACT OF PLEASANT VALLEY LAND & MFG CO |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TRACT 29-17-3 |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4021 |
| Census Tract | 5702 |
2829 Dowell Ave SW is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2008.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3555 COWAN RIDGE DR, WINSTON, GA 30187-2237 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 21, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 200805/07290 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| Municipality | Birmingham City |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Unified School District | Birmingham City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Additional exemption filed | $10,760 | $53,800 Land $10,400 Building $43,400 |
| 2023 | $10,760 Land $2,080 Building $8,680 | $53,800 Land $10,400 Building $43,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2829 Dowell Ave SW 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 2829 Dowell Ave SW is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99.5% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 237 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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