Jefferson County property record for 552 Ave U, Birmingham, AL 35214
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,184 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,264 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-00-29-3-019-001.000 |
| Primary APN | 22-00-29-3-019-001.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,184 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,526 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,184 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,264 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 306 sqft |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 301584 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 22293019001000RR00 |
| Street Address | 552 AVENUE U |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35214-5573 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | POB SW INTER BHAM SO RR & AVE U TH SW 125.5 FT ALG BHAM SO RR TO COURT T TH S 22.3 FT ALG COURT T TH E 116 FT TO AVE U TH N 7 |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Quarter | SW |
| Legal Subdivision | FIELDS E G SUR 22-29-3 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 2 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 552 AVENUE U, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35214-5573 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Names 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 | Senior Citizen's exemption | $4,780 (-) | $47,700 (-) Land $13,900 Building $33,800 |
| 2023 | $4,780 Land $1,393 Building $3,387 | $47,700 Land $13,900 Building $33,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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