Jefferson County property record for 537 Ave U, Birmingham, AL 35214
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,130 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00-29-3-008-005.000 |
| Primary APN | 22-00-29-3-008-005.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 5,130 sqft (0.117 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 301419 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 22293008005000RR00 |
| Street Address | 537 AVENUE U |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35214-5542 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | S 59 FT OF LOT 4 BLK 2 E G FIELDS SUR |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Quarter | SW |
| Legal Subdivision | FIELDS E G SUR E/NW/SW |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
537 Ave U, commercial vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1201 COLONIAL AVE, GARDENDALE, AL 35071-2524 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | Additional exemption filed | $1,060 | $5,300 Land $5,300 |
| 2023 | $1,060 Land $1,060 | $5,300 Land $5,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 537 Ave U in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · 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 537 Ave U is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 91% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 348 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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