Jefferson County property record for 8520 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35206
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,471 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.286 acres (12,462 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $847 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-00-11-1-018-013.000 |
| Primary APN | 23-00-11-1-018-013.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,471 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,615 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,471 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,462 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 168 ft deep x 98 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 102 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 318446 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 23111018013000RR00 |
| Street Address | 8520 3RD AVE S |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35206-3318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 EX THE NE 2 FT THEREOF & ALL OF LOT 5 BLK 1 BATES ADD TO EAST LAKE |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Quarter | NE |
| Legal Subdivision | BATES ADD-E LAKE 23-11-1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4&5 5 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the South Highlands of East Lake Historic District listed 2003 · 786 contributing resources · NRIS 03001136 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
The current owner of 8520 3rd Ave S acquired it in July 1998.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8520 3RD AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35206-3318 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 31, 1998 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8520 3rd Ave S was $847 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $847.00 Homeowner's exemption | $12,680 | $126,800 Land $13,400 Building $113,400 |
| 2023 | $11,560 Land $1,341 Building $10,219 | $115,500 Land $13,400 Building $102,100 | |
| 2022 | $753.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8520 3rd Ave S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 8520 3rd Ave S 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 80% of the US · lower than 91% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 391 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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