Jefferson County property record for 617 5th Ave, Birmingham, AL 35217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.463 acres (20,203 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $105 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 13-00-28-4-004-001.000 |
| Primary APN | 13-00-28-4-004-001.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,010 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,203 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 194 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 256830 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 13284004001000RR00 |
| Street Address | 617 5TH AVE |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35217-1509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 19 TO 22 BLK 66 PITTSBURG |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 16S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Quarter | SE |
| Legal Subdivision | PITTSBURG 1ST ADD 13-28-4 |
| Legal Block | 66 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19-22 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 11901 |
617 5th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 1997.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3464 IVY CHASE CIR, HOOVER, AL 35226-2276 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 0097132269 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 617 5th Ave was $105 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $105.00 Homeowner's exemption | $3,040 | $30,300 Land $9,000 Building $21,300 |
| 2023 | $3,040 Land $903 Building $2,137 | $30,300 Land $9,000 Building $21,300 | |
| 2022 | $79.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 617 5th Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 13, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1996–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2005 · Hurricane Dennis |
| 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 617 5th Ave is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 80% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 160 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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