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348 Observatory Dr, Birmingham, AL 35206 Property Records

Jefferson County property record for 348 Observatory Dr, Birmingham, AL 35206

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Vacant Land
Lot Size0.488 acres (21,280 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN24-00-07-2-005-004.000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN24-00-07-2-005-004.000
Alternative APNs
  • 24072005004000RR01
  • 346271

Exterior

Lot Area21,280 sqft (0.488 acres)
Lot Dimensions190 ft deep x 112 ft wide
TerrainRolling

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number346271
Old Parcel Number24072005004000RR01
Street Address348 OBSERVATORY DR
CityBIRMINGHAM
StateAL
Zip35206-3041
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeVacant Land > Commercial
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionLOT 5 SHADYWOOD 6TH SECT AND RESUR OF LOT 8 SHADYWOOD 5TH SECT 75/18
Legal Range01W
Legal Township17S
Legal Section07
Legal QuarterNW
Legal SubdivisionSHADYWOOD 6TH SEC 24-7-2
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionJEFFERSON AL
Township / Civil DivisionBIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2019
Census Tract5302

Owner

348 Observatory Dr, commercial vacant land, is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2023 and is owner-occupied.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address710 20TH ST N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203-2216
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 25, 2023
Deed SaleAug 25, 2023
Deed Document Number2023078117
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

August 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJEFFERSON AL
Recording DateAug 25, 2023
Property Address348 OBSERVATORY DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35206-3041
Document Number0000078117
Instrument DateJul 28, 2023
Instrument2023078117
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 8, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address710 20TH ST N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203-2216
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateAlabama
MunicipalityBirmingham City
CountyJefferson County
Unified School DistrictBirmingham City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025Additional exemption filed$4,640$23,200 Land $23,200
2023$4,640 (+94.96%) Land $4,640$23,200 (+94.96%) Land $23,200
2022$2,380 Land $2,380$11,900 Land $11,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 348 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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 348 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 RiskModerate
above 45% of the US · above 49% of Alabama
Wildfire Likelihood0.09% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 SystemCENTRAL ALABAMA WATER
serves 653,322 people · EPA ID AL0000738
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2025
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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

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

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