Jefferson County property record for 5290 Whippoorwill Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,160 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $669 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-00-21-1-001-002.000 |
| Primary APN | 24-00-21-1-001-002.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,160 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,184 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 220 ft deep x 275 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 296 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 348607 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 24211001002000RR03 |
| Street Address | 5290 WHIPPOORWILL RD |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35210-4213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | COM SW COR OF SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 SEC 16 TP 17 R 1W TH N 253 FT TH ELY 292 FT TH SW 268.2 FT TO POB TH NE 70.6 FT TH E 119.5 FT |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Quarter | NE |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 12701 |
5290 Whippoorwill Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2016.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5290 WHIPPOORWILL RD, IRONDALE, AL 35210-4213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 3, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000042699 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5290 Whippoorwill Rd was $669 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Irondale City |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $669.00 Homeowner's exemption | $11,540 | $115,300 Land $16,500 Building $98,800 |
| 2023 | $11,540 Land $1,651 Building $9,889 | $115,300 Land $16,500 Building $98,800 | |
| 2022 | $485.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5290 Whippoorwill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 5290 Whippoorwill Rd is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 43% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | IRONDALE WATER SYSTEM serves 10,098 people · EPA ID AL0000751 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | CENTRAL ALABAMA WATER |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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