Jefferson County property record for 521 E Forest Dr, Birmingham, AL 35235
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 2.05 acres (89,734 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $92,900 (Sep 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,244 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-00-33-3-002-002.005 |
| Primary APN | 12-00-33-3-002-002.005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,698 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,512 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 89,734 sqft (2.05 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 246715 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 12333002002005RR00 |
| Street Address | 521 E FOREST DR |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35235-3013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | BEG NE COR LOT 80 PLAZA CENTER 3RD ADD TH N 127 FT TH NW 292.7 FT TH NW 37.7 FT TH SW 165 FT TH SE 47.3 FT TH S 155.3 FT TH E |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 16S |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Quarter | SW |
| Legal Lot Number | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 12602 |
Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 E FOREST DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235-3013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0097102898 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9710 / 2898 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Property Address | 521 E FOREST DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235-3013 |
| Document Number | 0000048297 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 521 E FOREST DR BIRMINGHAM AL 352353013, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235-3013 |
| Document Number | 0000048297 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 48297 |
| Name | MR COOPER |
|---|---|
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 13, 2050 |
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 | $1,244.00 (-1.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $18,160 (-) | $181,500 (-) Land $21,800 Building $159,700 |
| 2023 | $18,160 Land $2,181 Building $15,979 | $181,500 Land $21,800 Building $159,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,263.00 |
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 | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 46% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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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