Jefferson County property record for 856 47th Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35212
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,199 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-00-20-4-009-043.000 |
| Primary APN | 23-00-20-4-009-043.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,199 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,199 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 189 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 327809 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 856 47TH PL N |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35212-2321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1+2 J B GIBSON |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | GIBSON J B 23-20-4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
856 47th Pl N is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2009.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 47TH PL N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35212-2321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 200904/19005 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| 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 | Senior Citizen's exemption | $7,380 | $73,800 Land $17,000 Building $56,800 |
| 2023 | $7,380 Land $1,700 Building $5,680 | $73,800 Land $17,000 Building $56,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 856 47th Pl N 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.
The area around 856 47th Pl N has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 431 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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