Jefferson County property record for 809 Acton Ave, Birmingham, AL 35209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,422 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,809 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Jan 2019 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-00-23-1-001-004.000 |
| Primary APN | 29-00-23-1-001-004.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,422 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,676 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,422 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 170 sqft |
| Utility Building | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 406295 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 29231001004000RR00 |
| Street Address | 809 ACTON AVE |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35209-6205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BLK 1 EDGEWOOD ESTS |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Quarter | NE |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGEWOOD EST BK 1 29-23-1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 10705 |
Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 809 ACTON AVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-6205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE |
| Jan 24, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 20, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage JACK J JR GRIFFIS |
| Dec 22, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 20, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019006734 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Property Address | 809 ACTON AVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-6205 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 809 ACTON AVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-6205 |
| Document Number | 0000039856 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021039856 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 809 ACTON AVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-6205 |
| Document Number | 0000006734 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019006734 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 809 ACTON AVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-6205 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 809 ACTON AVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-6205 |
| Document Number | 0000063990 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 63990 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $225.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 7646 COTTONRIDGE RD TRUSSVILLE AL 351732607, TRUSSVILLE, AL 35173-2607 |
| Document Number | 63991 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 63991 |
| Name | JACK J JR GRIFFIS |
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| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jun 19, 2019 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 809 ACTON AVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-6205 |
| Document Number | 0000129844 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 129844 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $205.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1120 CAMELLIA CIR HOOVER AL 352265078, HOOVER, AL 35226-5078 |
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 | $3,809.00 (+9.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $51,740 (+4.02%) | $517,400 (+4.02%) Land $285,000 Building $232,400 |
| 2023 | $49,740 Land $28,500 Building $21,240 | $497,400 Land $285,000 Building $212,400 | |
| 2022 | $3,470.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1979–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2020 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 464 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 | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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