5220 University Blvd E, Cottondale, AL 35453 Property Records

Tuscaloosa County property record for 5220 University Blvd E, Cottondale, AL 35453

Property Summary

Property TypeVacant Land
Details1 ba · 5,200 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size0.522 acres (22,750 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$114,000 (Sep 1994)
Tax Bill$158 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN30-08-27-2-001-010.003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN30-08-27-2-001-010.003
Alternative APNs
  • 29527
  • 42758

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area5,200 sqft
1st Floor Area5,200 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Exterior MaterialMetal
Lot Area22,750 sqft (0.522 acres)
Lot Dimensions175 ft deep x 130 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Account Number42758
Street Address5220 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
CityCOTTONDALE
StateAL
Zip35453
Property CategoryVacant Land
Property TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Legal DescriptionPT OF LTS 17 & 18 AVALON PARK S/D NO 1: BEG 165 N OF SE COR LT 18 TH N 130; W 175; S 130; E 175 TO POB
Legal Range09W
Legal Township21S
Legal Section27
Legal SubdivisionAVALON PK
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number17 18
JurisdictionTUSCALOOSA AL
Township / Civil DivisionTUSCALOOSA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract10804

Owner

5220 University Blvd E, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 1994.

Source: Tuscaloosa County records, as of March 16, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address6901 LAUREL WOOD DR, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35405-6767
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 15, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 15, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number198787
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Tuscaloosa County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateAlabama
CountyTuscaloosa County
Unified School DistrictTuscaloosa County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,860 (-) Land $5,860$29,300 (-) Land $29,300
2024$5,860 (-) Land $5,860$29,300 (-) Land $29,300
2023$158.00$5,860 (-) Land $5,860$29,300 (-) Land $29,300
2022$158.00$5,860 Land $5,860$29,300 Land $29,300

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5220 University Blvd E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 20, 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 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies5 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

Wildfire risk around 5220 University Blvd E is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 91% of Alabama
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
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 SystemTUSCALOOSA WATER & SEWER
serves 166,524 people · EPA ID AL0001313
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Aug 2023
Haloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2022
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 214 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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