Jefferson County property record for 720 Lawson Rd, Birmingham, AL 35217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,581 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $532 (2022) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00-35-2-002-027.000 |
| Primary APN | 13-00-35-2-002-027.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,581 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,576 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,581 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 207 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 259852 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 13352002027000RR00 |
| Street Address | 720 LAWSON RD |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35217-2281 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | P O B 160 FT S NE OF INTER NW LINE LAWSON RD & W LINE NW 1/4 SEC 35 T 16 S R 2 W TH NE 73 FT S ALG R/W TH NW 242 FT S TH SW 5 |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 16S |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Quarter | NW |
| Legal Block | 160 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 11904 |
Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 LAWSON RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217-2281 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | Senior Citizen's exemption | $11,280 (-) | $112,800 (-) Land $22,100 Building $90,700 |
| 2023 | $11,280 Land $2,210 Building $9,070 | $112,800 Land $22,100 Building $90,700 | |
| 2022 | $532.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 13, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 52% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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