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837 Sims Ave, Mountain Brook (Birmingham), AL 35213 Property Records

Jefferson County property record for 837 Sims Ave, Mountain Brook, AL 35213

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 4 ba · 2,750 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.282 acres (12,300 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$695,000 (Jun 2005)
Tax Bill$11,309 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN23-00-34-3-005-001.000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN23-00-34-3-005-001.000
Alternative APNs
  • 23343005001000RR00
  • 342389

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,750 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,540 sqft
1st Floor Area2,750 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2002
Exterior MaterialWood
Foundation TypeWood
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialShingle
Lot Area12,300 sqft (0.282 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 82 ft wide
TerrainRolling
Patio Area40 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number342389
Old Parcel Number23343005001000RR00
Street Address837 SIMS AVE
CityMOUNTAIN BRK
StateAL
Zip35213-2513
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRB
Legal DescriptionLOT 1-A RESUR OF LOTS 1+2+3 BLK 4 MCELWAINE
Legal Range02W
Legal Township17S
Legal Section34
Legal QuarterSW
Legal SubdivisionMCELWAINE RE B 4 23-34-3
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number1-A
JurisdictionJEFFERSON AL
Township / Civil DivisionBIRMINGHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract10801

Owner

Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address837 SIMS AVE, MOUNTAIN BRK, AL 35213-2513
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 25, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 25, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 10, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2005090981
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateAlabama
CountyJefferson County
MunicipalityMountain Brook City
Unified School DistrictMountain Brook City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$11,309.00 (+27.86%) Homeowner's exemption$104,240 (+18.54%)$1,042,300 (+18.54%) Land $448,000 Building $594,300
2023$87,940 Land $40,005 Building $47,935$879,300 Land $400,000 Building $479,300
2022$8,845.00

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 13, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1980–1983)
Most Recent ClaimMay 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99.5% of Alabama
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCENTRAL ALABAMA WATER
serves 653,322 people · EPA ID AL0000738
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2025
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 390 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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