3937 Forest Ave, Mountain Brook (Birmingham), AL 35213 Property Records

Jefferson County property record for 3937 Forest Ave, Mountain Brook, AL 35213

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,570 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size	0.27 acres (11,790 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$382,000 (Jul 2016)
Tax Bill	$5,691 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2018 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`23-00-33-3-005-010.000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`23-00-33-3-005-010.000`
Alternative APNs	`23333005010000RR00` `340944`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,570 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,247 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,570 sqft
Flooring	Wood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1959
Exterior Material	Brick
Foundation Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	11,790 sqft (0.27 acres)
Lot Dimensions	131 ft deep x 90 ft wide
Terrain	Rolling
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	357 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	340944
Old Parcel Number	23333005010000RR00
Street Address	3937 FOREST AVE
City	MOUNTAIN BRK
State	AL
Zip	35213-2928
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RC
Legal Description	LOT 53 BENTLEY HILLS 9TH SEC SECT
Legal Range	02W
Legal Township	17S
Legal Section	33
Legal Quarter	SW
Legal Subdivision	BENTLEY HILLS 9TH 23-33-3
Legal Lot Number	53
Jurisdiction	JEFFERSON AL
Township / Civil Division	BIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1019
Census Tract	10801

Owner

3937 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2016.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	3937 FOREST AVE, MOUNTAIN BRK, AL 35213-2928
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.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 5, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 5, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 22, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2016066702
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

December 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JEFFERSON AL
Property Address	3937 FOREST AVE, MOUNTAIN BRK, AL 35213-2928
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 15, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3937 FOREST AVE, MOUNTAIN BRK, AL 35213-2928

Mortgage

Document Number	0000123834
Date	Dec 6, 2018
Instrument	2018123834

Lender

Name	AMERICAS FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2028

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3937 Forest Ave was $5,691 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Alabama
County	Jefferson County
Municipality	Mountain Brook City
Unified School District	Mountain Brook City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$5,691.00 Homeowner's exemption	$52,700	$527,000 Land $400,000 Building $127,000
2023		$58,900 Land $40,007 Building $18,893	$588,900 Land $400,000 Building $188,900
2022	$5,540.00

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 3937 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1980.

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
Nearby Flood Policies	6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (1980–1983)
Most Recent Claim	May 1983 · 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 3937 Forest Ave 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	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 384 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20