Jefferson County property record for 444 E Forest Dr, Birmingham, AL 35235
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,328 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.517 acres (22,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $159,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,413 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-00-33-3-004-019.000 |
| Primary APN | 12-00-33-3-004-019.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,328 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,328 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 22,500 sqft (0.517 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 480 sqft |
| Utility Building | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 246785 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 444 E FOREST DR |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35235-3012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 4TH ADD TO PLAZA CENTER |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 16S |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAZA CENTER 4TH 24-4-2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4031 |
| Census Tract | 12602 |
Source: Jefferson County records, as of June 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 44 FOREST ST, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35228-2600 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 12, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG |
| Sep 13, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CHEMICAL BK |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST COM'L BK |
| Nov 22, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202565016 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 444 E FOREST DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235-3012 |
| Document Number | 0000047160 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022047160 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 444 E FOREST DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235-3012 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 444 E FOREST DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235-3012 |
| Document Number | 0000060799 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 60799 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $101.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 444 E FOREST DR BIRMINGHAM AL 352353012, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235-3012 |
| Document Number | 60800 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 60800 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 11, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 444 E FOREST DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235-3012 |
| Document Number | 0000096651 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 96651 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $22.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 301 DRAGONFLY DR PROSPER TX 750780079, PROSPER, TX 75078-0079 |
| Document Number | 96652 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 96652 |
| Name | CHEMICAL BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WYOMING, MI 49519 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 12, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 444 E FOREST DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235-3012 |
| Document Number | 0000118621 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 118621 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $27.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1110 23RD ST S BIRMINGHAM AL 352052410, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205-2410 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 118629 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 118629 |
| Name | FIRST COM'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 800 SHADES CREEK PKWY, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-4532 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 444 E FOREST DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235-3012 |
| Document Number | 0000119991 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 119991 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $27.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1110 23RD ST S BIRMINGHAM AL 352052410, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205-2410 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Irondale City |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,413.00 (-12.62%) | $22,580 (-) | $112,900 (-) Land $16,500 Building $96,400 |
| 2023 | $22,580 Land $3,300 Building $19,280 | $112,900 Land $16,500 Building $96,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,617.00 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 13, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 76% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 | CITY OF TRUSSVILLE, UB OF THE serves 36,300 people · EPA ID AL0000761 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 103 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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