Jefferson County property record for 3974 Christopher Dr, Vestavia, AL 35243
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,830 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,880 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,673 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-00-15-3-011-015.000 |
| Primary APN | 28-00-15-3-011-015.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,830 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,617 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,830 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,880 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,053 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 366449 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 28153011015000RR00 |
| Street Address | 3974 CHRISTOPHER DR |
| City | VESTAVIA |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35243-5625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 BLK 9 HERMITAGE FOREST 1ST SECTOR |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Quarter | SW |
| Legal Subdivision | HERMITAGE FOR-1 28-15-3 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 12802 |
3974 Christopher Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 3974 CHRISTOPHER DR, VESTAVIA, AL 35243-5625 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016079846 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3974 Christopher Dr was $3,673 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Vestavia Hills City |
| Unified School District | Vestavia Hills City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,673.00 Homeowner's exemption | $40,240 | $402,300 Land $185,000 Building $217,300 |
| 2023 | $38,800 Land $18,500 Building $20,300 | $388,000 Land $185,000 Building $203,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,349.00 |
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 3974 Christopher Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 37 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 37 (1980–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 37 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2022 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 3974 Christopher Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 85% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 258 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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