Dallas County property record for 397 Birch Ave, Selma, AL 36701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,237 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $333 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 361106234003013.000 |
| Primary APN | 361106234003013.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,237 sqft Adjusted Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 176 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Patio Area | 40 sqft |
| Utility Building | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 11062340030130000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 397 BIRCH AVE |
| City | SELMA |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36701-6102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Description | E 25' LOT 19 & ALL LOT 20 BLK A WOODLAND HGTS S/D N SECTION DB-584 P-391BASE YR ACT 48 2005 WB 84 PG 44 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLOCK A WOODLAND HGTS S/D |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 19-20 |
| Jurisdiction | DALLAS AL |
| Township / Civil Division | SELMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 956300 |
397 Birch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2003.
Source: Dallas County records, as of March 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 397 BIRCH AVE, SELMA, AL 36701-6102 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 000WB 8444 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Dallas County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Dallas County |
| Municipality | Selma City |
| Unified School District | Selma City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $5,800 | $57,800 Land $7,500 Building $50,300 |
| 2023 | $333.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $5,800 | $57,800 Land $7,500 Building $50,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 397 Birch Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2014 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 397 Birch 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 80% of the US · lower than 91% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CITY OF SELMA, THE WW AND SB OF THE serves 21,834 people · EPA ID AL0000490 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 144 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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