Jefferson County property record for 540 Thomas Ave, Gardendale, AL 35071
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,154 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.343 acres (14,947 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,495 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-00-13-4-007-053.000 |
| Primary APN | 14-00-13-4-007-053.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,154 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,154 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Wood |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,947 sqft (0.343 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 265791 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 THOMAS AVE |
| City | GARDENDALE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35071-2931 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 M E HILLS 1ST ADD TO GARDENDALE |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 16S |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS M E-1-GARD 14-13-4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | GARDENDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 11709 |
540 Thomas Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2023.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2124 SHADYBROOK LN, HOOVER, AL 35226-1832 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 202320396 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 540 THOMAS AVE, GARDENDALE, AL 35071-2931 |
| Document Number | 0000020396 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023020396 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2124 SHADYBROOK LN, HOOVER, AL 35226-1832 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Thomas Ave was $1,495.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Gardendale City |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,495.00 | $24,880 | $125,900 Land $29,100 Building $96,800 |
| 2023 | $23,260 Land $5,820 Building $17,440 | $116,300 Land $29,100 Building $87,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,401.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 540 Thomas Ave 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 540 Thomas Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 82% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 140 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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