Jefferson County property record for 717 Downs Ave, Gardendale, AL 35071
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,764 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.839 acres (36,590 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $164,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,260 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-00-13-4-005-010.000 |
| Primary APN | 14-00-13-4-005-010.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,764 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,624 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,764 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 36,590 sqft (0.839 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 209 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 265706 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 14134005010000RR01 |
| Street Address | 717 DOWNS AVE |
| City | GARDENDALE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35071-2748 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | COM NW COR OF NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 SEC 13 TP 16 R 3W TH S 388.4 FT TH CONT S 209.8 FT TH E 200 FT TH N 209.8 FT TH W 200 FT TO PO |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 16S |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Quarter | SE |
| Legal Subdivision | NORMAN MANGIOSE SUB |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | GARDENDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 11709 |
Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 717 DOWNS AVE, GARDENDALE, AL 35071-2748 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage LOAN DEPOT COM |
| Dec 3, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI FIRSTBANK |
| Apr 24, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 24, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019125318 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Property Address | 717 DOWNS AVE, GARDENDALE, AL 35071-2748 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 717 DOWNS AVE, GARDENDALE, AL 35071-2748 |
| Document Number | 0000101970 |
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| Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020101970 |
| Name | LOAN DEPOT COM |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 352 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 717 DOWNS AVE, GARDENDALE, AL 35071-2748 |
| Document Number | 0000125318 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 125318 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | SMITH CLOSING AND TITLE LLC, SMITH CLOSING & TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $164.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1118 LAKE JOYCE RD MOODY AL 350042427, MOODY, AL 35004-2427 |
| Document Number | 125319 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 125319 |
| Name | FIRSTBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FRANKLIN, TN 37067 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 2, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 717 DOWNS AVE, GARDENDALE, AL 35071-2748 |
| Document Number | 0000038172 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 38172 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $75.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4500 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR ADAMSVILLE AL 350051363, ADAMSVILLE, AL 35005-1363 |
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Gardendale City |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,260.00 (-15.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $21,860 (+1.2%) | $218,600 (+20.24%) Land $34,200 Building $184,400 |
| 2023 | $21,600 Land $4,063 Building $17,537 | $181,800 Land $34,200 Building $147,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,498.00 |
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.
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 |
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 64% of the US · lower than 78% 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 184 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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