Jefferson County property record for 5816 Madison Ave, Birmingham, AL 35228
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,042 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.343 acres (14,950 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $971 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30-00-26-3-009-011.000 |
| Primary APN | 30-00-26-3-009-011.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,042 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,430 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,042 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,950 sqft (0.343 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 115 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 388 sqft |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 24294 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 30263009011000RR00 |
| Street Address | 5816 MADISON AVE |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35228-3684 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 9 AND 10 BL 8 JOHNSON CITY |
| Legal Range | 04W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Quarter | SW |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON CITY |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 13300 |
5816 Madison Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2015.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3050 WENONAH PARK RD SW, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211-5846 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 2015 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5816 Madison Ave was $971.
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 | $971.00 | $13,400 | $67,000 Land $9,500 Building $57,500 |
| 2023 | $16,860 Land $1,900 Building $14,960 | $84,300 Land $9,500 Building $74,800 | |
| 2022 | $920.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5816 Madison Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 94 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 17 of 94 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 5816 Madison Ave 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 93% of the US · lower than 97.7% 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 | BESSEMER WATER SERVICE serves 86,091 people · EPA ID AL0000737 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025–2027) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 405 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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