Jefferson County property record for 853 Forrest Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Feb 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,517 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-00-13-3-010-035.000 |
| Primary APN | 29-00-13-3-010-035.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Wood |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 303 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 396623 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 853 FORREST DR |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35209-5211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 213 EDGEWOOD HGLDS |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGEWOOD HGLDS 29-13-3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 213 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 10705 |
853 Forrest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2008.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 853 FORREST DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-5211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 200203 / 7453 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 200808/21117 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 853 Forrest Dr was $2,517 with a senior citizen's exemption.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| 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 | $2,517.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $39,700 | $479,400 Land $320,000 Building $159,400 |
| 2024 | $2,517.00 | ||
| 2023 | $39,700 Land $25,516 Building $14,184 | $398,300 Land $256,000 Building $142,300 | |
| 2022 | $2,906.00 |
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 853 Forrest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
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 853 Forrest Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 574 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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