Jefferson County property record for 488 Kappa Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,407 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,640 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,451 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-00-02-2-025-048.000 |
| Primary APN | 29-00-02-2-025-048.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,407 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,526 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,407 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,640 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 119 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 378104 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 29022025048000RR00 |
| Street Address | 488 KAPPA AVE S |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35205-3322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | POB 91 FT W OF INTER N/L OF KAPPA AVE & E/L OF NW 1/4 SEC 2 TP 18S R 3W TH W 35 FT ALG KAPPA AVE TH N 104 FT TO ALLEY TH E 35 |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Quarter | NW |
| Legal Subdivision | COX SURVEY |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
488 Kappa Ave S is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2012.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3058 HIGGINS CIR, ADAMSVILLE, AL 35005-1546 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20120620000675440 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Kappa Ave S was $1,451.
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 | $1,451.00 | $20,020 | $103,000 Land $7,300 Building $95,700 |
| 2023 | $18,720 Land $1,320 Building $17,400 | $93,600 Land $6,600 Building $87,000 | |
| 2022 | $957.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 488 Kappa Ave S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 4 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 488 Kappa Ave S 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 98 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 · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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