Shelby County property record for 448 Couples Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,524 sqft · built 2024 |
| Lot Size | 0.023 acres (1,002 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $364,194 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,513 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039290992014000 |
| Primary APN | 039290992014000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,524 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 540 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2024 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2025 |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,002 sqft (0.023 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 185 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 448 COUPLES DR |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35242-5635 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | PALMER COVE |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHELSEA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2036 |
| Census Tract | 30220 |
448 Couples Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 448 COUPLES DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242-5635 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024168320 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2024 |
| Property Address | 448 COUPLES DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242-5635 |
| Document Number | 0000168320 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2023101000030134 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240606000168320 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 448 COUPLES DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242-5635 |
| Document Number | 0000168330 |
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| Date | Jun 6, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240606000168330 |
| Name | VANDERBILT MORTGAGE & FINANCE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2054 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 448 Couples Dr was $1,513 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of April 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby County |
| Unified School District | Shelby County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,513.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $35,100 | $350,900 Land $85,000 Building $265,900 |
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 448 Couples Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 23, 2026 · 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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
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 448 Couples Dr is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 77% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 | 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 74 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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