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4640 Ave U, Birmingham, AL 35208 Property Records

Jefferson County property record for 4640 Ave U, Birmingham, AL 35208

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,304 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.149 acres (6,500 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$70,500 (Oct 2024)
Tax Bill$1,322 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2018 Foreclosure
Dec 2017 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN29-00-08-2-005-012.000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN29-00-08-2-005-012.000
Alternative APN
  • 388451

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,304 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,304 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1999
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeWood
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,500 sqft (0.149 acres)
Lot Dimensions130 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number388451
Street Address4640 AVENUE U
CityBIRMINGHAM
StateAL
Zip35208-4626
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal DescriptionLOT 16 BLK 4 CENTRAL PARK 3RD SURVEY
Legal Range03W
Legal Township18S
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionCENTRAL PK LD 3RD 29-8-2
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionJEFFERSON AL
Township / Civil DivisionBIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group4
Census Block4007
Census Tract3802

Owner

Source: Jefferson County records, as of April 10, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address4640 AVENUE U, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35208-4626
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 17, 2018Tax Deed, Foreclosure
Dec 11, 2017Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 8, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 8, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 17, 2018
Deed Document Number202496010
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2018: Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTax Deed
JurisdictionJEFFERSON AL
Recording DateOct 17, 2018
Property Address4640 AVENUE U, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35208-4626
Document Number0000108261
Instrument DateOct 1, 2018
Instrument108261
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedNov 5, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$6.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address4640 AVENUE U BIRMINGHAM AL 352084626, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35208-4626
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

December 2017: Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTax Deed
JurisdictionJEFFERSON AL
Recording DateDec 11, 2017
Property Address4640 AVENUE U, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35208-4626
Document Number0000125698
Instrument DateDec 1, 2017
Instrument125698
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJan 3, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$5.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateAlabama
MunicipalityBirmingham City
CountyJefferson County
Unified School DistrictBirmingham City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,322.00$18,240 (-)$91,200 (-) Land $14,600 Building $76,600
2024$1,322.00 (+30.5%)
2023$18,240 Land $2,920 Building $15,320$91,200 Land $14,600 Building $76,600
2022$1,013.00

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 13, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1980–1983)
Most Recent ClaimJun 1983 · tidal / storm surge

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCENTRAL ALABAMA WATER
serves 653,322 people · EPA ID AL0000738
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2025
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 488 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area		5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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