Jefferson County property record for 605 Rumson Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,980 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.285 acres (12,441 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-00-17-2-015-008.000 |
| Primary APN | 28-00-17-2-015-008.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,980 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,617 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,980 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,441 sqft (0.285 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 143 ft deep x 87 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 637 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 367571 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 28172015008000RR00 |
| Street Address | 605 RUMSON RD |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35209-4313 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | P O B 177.7 FT S OF SE INTER YORKSHIRE DR & RUMSON DR TH SLY 90 FT ALG RUMSON DR TH E 141 FT S TH NLY 80 FT S TH W 145 FT S T |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Quarter | NW |
| Legal Subdivision | POWERS JOHN W RE 28-17-2 |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 10703 |
605 Rumson Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 605 RUMSON RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-4313 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| 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 | Senior Citizen's exemption | $43,740 | $553,000 Land $484,900 Building $68,100 |
| 2023 | $43,740 Land $37,910 Building $5,830 | $490,700 Land $425,300 Building $65,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 605 Rumson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2021.
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 Claims | 2 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 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.
Wildfire risk around 605 Rumson Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 85% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 390 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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