Jefferson County property record for 388 3rd St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 880 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (8,967 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $26,000 (Nov 2002) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00-28-3-005-003.000 |
| Primary APN | 22-00-28-3-005-003.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 880 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 880 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,967 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 183 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 300518 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 388 3RD ST S |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35205-3205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 BLK 7 THOMAS |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMAS |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Thomas Historic District listed 1989 · 174 contributing resources · NRIS 89000119 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
388 3rd St S is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2002.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 388 3RD ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205-3205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 23, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 200263 / 5536 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,240 | $32,400 Land $15,200 Building $17,200 |
| 2023 | $3,240 Land $1,520 Building $1,720 | $32,400 Land $15,200 Building $17,200 |
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.
FEMA maps place 388 3rd St S 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 | 6 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 388 3rd St S is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 99.2% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 125 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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