Jefferson County property record for 511 5th St, Birmingham, AL 35214
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 924 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,944 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $57,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $826 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Sale Apr 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00-28-3-008-003.000 |
| Primary APN | 22-00-28-3-008-003.000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 924 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 924 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,944 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 103 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 300558 |
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| Street Address | 511 5TH ST |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 BLK 16 THOMAS |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMAS |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Thomas Historic District listed 1989 · 174 contributing resources · NRIS 89000119 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
511 5th St is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 21, 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 Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 118 HUSTON CT, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806-4254 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| May 20, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 12, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | May 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202447773 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000036585 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2024 |
| Property Address | 511 5TH ST, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35214 |
| Document Number | 0000047773 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024047773 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | AL |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 511 5TH ST, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35214 |
| Document Number | 0000036585 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 36585 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $39.50 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 937 4TH CT W BIRMINGHAM AL 352043905, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35204-3905 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 511 5th St was $826.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| 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 | $826.00 | $11,400 | $57,000 Land $11,700 Building $45,300 |
| 2023 | $11,400 Land $2,340 Building $9,060 | $57,000 Land $11,700 Building $45,300 | |
| 2022 | $643.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 511 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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 511 5th St 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 173 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 · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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