Jefferson County property record for 825 Sims Ave, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,892 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $540,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,452 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-00-34-3-005-006.000 |
| Primary APN | 23-00-34-3-005-006.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,892 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,892 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 342394 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 825 SIMS AVE |
| City | MOUNTAIN BRK |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35213-2513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-B |
| Legal Description | LOT 7-A MCNAMARA RESURVEY PB 240 PG 42 |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCNAMARA RESURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-A |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 10801 |
825 Sims Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2020.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 825 SIMS AVE, MOUNTAIN BRK, AL 35213-2513 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ORIGIN BANK |
| Jun 30, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage REGIONS MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 14, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202068037 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Property Address | 825 SIMS AVE, MOUNTAIN BRK, AL 35213-2513 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 825 SIMS AVE, MOUNTAIN BRK, AL 35213-2513 |
| Document Number | 0000111069 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023111069 |
| Name | ORIGIN BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 825 SIMS AVE, MOUNTAIN BRK, AL 35213-2513 |
| Document Number | 0000068037 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 68037 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $540.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 825 SIMS AVE MOUNTAIN BROOK AL 352132513, MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35213-2513 |
| Document Number | 68038 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 68038 |
| Name | REGIONS MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 29, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 825 Sims Ave was $7,452 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.1% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Mountain Brook City |
| Unified School District | Mountain Brook City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,452.00 (+4.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $68,860 | $688,500 Land $448,000 Building $240,500 |
| 2024 | $7,156.00 | ||
| 2023 | $59,400 Land $40,007 Building $19,393 | $593,900 Land $400,000 Building $193,900 | |
| 2022 | $6,661.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 825 Sims Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1980–1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1983 · 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 825 Sims Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 in parts of the area | 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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