Jefferson County property record for 438 Carr Ave, Birmingham, AL 35209
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 9,240 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,588 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-00-14-4-012-014.000 |
| Primary APN | 29-00-14-4-012-014.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 16 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 9,240 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 9,240 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 397726 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 438 CARR AVE |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35209-6147 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2-A RESUR OF LOT 2 MONCUS ADD TO HOMEWOOD |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | MONCUS-HOMEWOOD R 29-14-4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-A,2 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 10705 |
438 Carr Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5998 LAKE FORREST DR, SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328-4833 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 438 Carr Ave was $12,588.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Homewood City |
| Unified School District | Homewood City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,588.00 | $167,840 | $839,200 Land $230,700 Building $608,500 |
| 2023 | $167,840 Land $46,140 Building $121,700 | $839,200 Land $230,700 Building $608,500 | |
| 2022 | $10,050.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 438 Carr Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1979–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2020 · 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 risk around 438 Carr Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 464 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| C Spire Wireless Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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