Jefferson County property record for 600 Forrest Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,660 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,880 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,091 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-00-14-4-002-057.000 |
| Primary APN | 29-00-14-4-002-057.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,660 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,660 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Wood |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,880 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 271 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 271 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 306 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 397531 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 600 FORREST DR |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35209-5104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 PADGETT & WALKER ADD TO WEST EDGEWOOD PLACE |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | PADGETT & WALKR-W 29-14-4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1049 |
| Census Tract | 10705 |
600 Forrest Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 600 FORREST DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-5104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage METHOD MORTGAGE |
| Mar 28, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage SOUTHFIRST BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201657269 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Property Address | 600 FORREST DR, HOMEWOOD, AL 35209-5104 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 FORREST DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-5104 |
| Document Number | 0000046883 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020046883 |
| Name | METHOD MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 356 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Property Address | 600 FORREST DR, HOMEWOOD, AL 35209-5104 |
| Document Number | 0000033781 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 600 FORREST DR HOMEWOOD AL 352095104, HOMEWOOD, AL 35209-5104 |
| Document Number | 0000033781 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 33781 |
| Name | SOUTHFIRST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SYLACAUGA, AL 35150 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 4, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 600 Forrest Dr was $4,091 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Homewood City |
| Unified School District | Homewood City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,091.00 Homeowner's exemption | $55,500 | $555,000 Land $320,000 Building $235,000 |
| 2023 | $52,980 Land $32,000 Building $20,980 | $529,800 Land $320,000 Building $209,800 | |
| 2022 | $3,867.00 |
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 600 Forrest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 21 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 42 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 42 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · other causes |
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 600 Forrest Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 574 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| C Spire Wireless Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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