Jefferson County property record for 534 Bell Ave, Birmingham, AL 35217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,821 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.237 acres (10,353 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $538 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-00-07-4-009-009.000 |
| Primary APN | 23-00-07-4-009-009.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,821 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,307 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,821 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,353 sqft (0.237 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 203 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 486 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 315220 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 23074009009000RR00 |
| Street Address | 534 BELL AVE |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35217-3626 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B2 |
| Legal Description | SW 1/2 OF LOT 1 BLK 4 BARTONVILLE 5/132 |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Quarter | SE |
| Legal Subdivision | BARTONVILLE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2063 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
534 Bell Ave is owned by a company that bought it in May 2017 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025
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 | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 534 BELL AVE, TARRANT, AL 35217-3626 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017048843 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 534 BELL AVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217-3626 |
| Document Number | 0000048843 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 48843 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $15.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 534 BELL AVE TARRANT AL 352173626, TARRANT, AL 35217-3626 |
| Document Number | 48845 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 48845 |
| Name | BURNS DOROTHY L TRUST (PT) |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 534 Bell Ave was $538.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Tarrant City |
| Unified School District | Tarrant City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $538.00 | $9,540 | $47,700 Land $15,900 Building $31,800 |
| 2023 | $9,540 Land $3,180 Building $6,360 | $47,700 Land $15,900 Building $31,800 | |
| 2022 | $407.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 534 Bell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2015.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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 534 Bell Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 91% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 79 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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