5397 Cottage Cir, Hoover (Birmingham), AL 35226 Property Records

Jefferson County property record for 5397 Cottage Cir, Hoover, AL 35226

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size0.129 acres (5,608 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$163,500 (Feb 2005)
Tax Bill$2,170 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN39-00-29-1-000-148.000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN39-00-29-1-000-148.000
Alternative APN
  • 74478

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,488 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,488 sqft
FlooringTile
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2015
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,608 sqft (0.129 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Area441 sqft
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area44 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number74478
Street Address5397 COTTAGE CIR
CityHOOVER
StateAL
Zip35226-5110
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodePR-1
Legal DescriptionLOT 301 PHASE III DEER VALLEY GARDEN HOMES PB 28 PG 14
Legal Range03W
Legal Township19S
Legal Section29
Legal SubdivisionDEER VALLEY GARDEN HOMES
Legal PhaseIII
Legal Lot Number301
JurisdictionJEFFERSON AL
Township / Civil DivisionHOOVER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract14415

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5397 COTTAGE CIR, HOOVER, AL 35226-5110
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 9, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 9, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page200560 / 4065
Last Transfer DateJun 2, 2014
Transfer Doc201413/23946
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateAlabama
CountyJefferson County
MunicipalityHoover City
Unified School DistrictHoover City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,170.00 (+4.13%) Homeowner's exemption$30,620 (+9.12%)$306,100 (+9.09%) Land $122,000 Building $184,100
2024$2,084.00 (+23.68%)
2023$28,060 Land $12,200 Building $15,860$280,600 Land $122,000 Building $158,600
2022$1,685.00

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 13, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 44% of the US · above 48% of Alabama
Wildfire Likelihood0.08% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemCENTRAL ALABAMA WATER
serves 653,322 people · EPA ID AL0000738
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2025
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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 379 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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