Jefferson County property record for 3945 Vanderbilt Rd, Birmingham, AL 35217
| Property Type | Grocery, Supermarket |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 6,421 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.324 acres (14,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $136,500 (Jul 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,632 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-00-18-1-009-013.000 |
| Primary APN | 23-00-18-1-009-013.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 6,421 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,421 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,100 sqft (0.324 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 141 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 325401 |
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| Street Address | 3945 VANDERBILT RD |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35217-4167 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Grocery, Supermarket |
| Local Zoning Code | B2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1-A LEMONS SURVEY PB 206 PG 78 |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEMONS SURVEY |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-A |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
3945 Vanderbilt Rd, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2010.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2609 SOUTHBURY CIR, VESTAVIA HILLS, AL 35216-3508 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 201006 / 1559 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 200904/08383 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3945 Vanderbilt Rd was $1,632, down 0.1% from the year before.
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 | $1,632.00 (-0.06%) | $22,520 | $112,600 Land $26,400 Building $86,200 |
| 2024 | $1,633.00 | ||
| 2023 | $22,520 Land $5,280 Building $17,240 | $112,600 Land $26,400 Building $86,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,284.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 3945 Vanderbilt Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 Claims | 6 (1995–2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2003 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 3945 Vanderbilt Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 286 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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