321 Observatory Dr, Birmingham, AL 35206 Property Records

Jefferson County property record for 321 Observatory Dr, Birmingham, AL 35206

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,821 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size	0.955 acres (41,638 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$241,000 (Feb 2022)
Tax Bill	$1,478 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`23-00-12-1-016-001.000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`23-00-12-1-016-001.000`
Alternative APNs	`23121016001000RR00` `320059`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,821 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,930 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,432 sqft
Upper Floors Area	1,296 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1975
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Exterior Material	Wood
Foundation Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	41,638 sqft (0.955 acres)
Lot Dimensions	218 ft deep x 191 ft wide
Terrain	Rolling
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	96 sqft
Patio Area	810 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	320059
Old Parcel Number	23121016001000RR00
Street Address	321 OBSERVATORY DR
City	BIRMINGHAM
State	AL
Zip	35206-3042
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	LOT 1-B RESUR OF LOT 1 BLK 7 ROEBUCK ESTS & LOTS 5 & 6 BLK 7 AWTREY & SCOTT ADD TO SHADYWOOD 3RD SECT 118/34
Legal Range	02W
Legal Township	17S
Legal Section	12
Legal Quarter	NE
Legal Subdivision	ROE &AWTREY &SCOTT 24-7-2
Legal Block	7
Legal Lot Number	1-B
Jurisdiction	JEFFERSON AL
Township / Civil Division	BIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2020
Census Tract	5302

Owner

321 Observatory Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2022.

Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	321 OBSERVATORY DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35206-3042
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 25, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 25, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022021995
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

February 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JEFFERSON AL
Recording Date	Feb 25, 2022
Property Address	321 OBSERVATORY DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35206-3042
Document Number	0000021995
Instrument Date	Feb 24, 2022
Instrument	2022021995
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 18, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	321 OBSERVATORY DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35206-3042

Mortgage

Document Number	0000021996
Date	Feb 25, 2022
Instrument	2022021996

Lender

Name	MOVEMENT MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 321 Observatory Dr was $1,478 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Alabama
Municipality	Birmingham City
County	Jefferson County
Unified School District	Birmingham City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,478.00 Homeowner's exemption	$21,380	$213,800 Land $41,000 Building $172,800
2023		$21,380 Land $4,100 Building $17,280	$213,800 Land $41,000 Building $172,800

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 321 Observatory Dr 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	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

Wildfire risk around 321 Observatory Dr is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 45% of the US · above 49% of Alabama
Wildfire Likelihood	0.09% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 261 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20