Jefferson County property record for 438 12th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35204
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,614 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.234 acres (10,203 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $8,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $39 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale Jun 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00-26-3-022-014.000 |
| Primary APN | 22-00-26-3-022-014.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,614 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,614 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Single |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,203 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 179 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 298649 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 22263022014000RR00 |
| Street Address | 438 12TH AVE N |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35204-2507 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 C J MCCARY SUB FOUNTAIN HGTS |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Quarter | SW |
| Legal Subdivision | CJ MCCARY SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
438 12th Ave N, commercial vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5650 LAKE TRACE DR, HOOVER, AL 35244-3967 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 13, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 2021066707 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 438 12TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35204-2507 |
| Document Number | 0000066707 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021066707 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5650 LAKE TRACE DR, HOOVER, AL 35244-3967 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 438 12TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35204-2507 |
| Document Number | 0000059668 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 59668 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1136 4TH WAY N BIRMINGHAM AL 352042520, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35204-2520 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 438 12th Ave N was $39.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| 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 | $39.00 | $540 | $2,700 Land $2,700 |
| 2023 | $540 (-) Land $540 | $2,700 (-) Land $2,700 | |
| 2022 | $39.00 | $540 Land $540 | $2,700 Land $2,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 438 12th Ave N in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1979–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · river or lake 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 438 12th Ave N 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 |
|---|
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 321 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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