Jefferson County property record for 869 Forrest Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,758 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,000 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Line of Credit Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-00-13-3-010-031.000 |
| Primary APN | 29-00-13-3-010-031.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,758 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,758 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Frame |
| 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 |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 106 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 63 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 396619 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 869 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 209 EDGEWOOD HLDS |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGEWOOD HGLDS 29-13-3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 209 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 10705 |
869 Forrest Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2023.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | HOMEWOOD, AL 35209 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit REGIONS BANK |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage REGIONS BANK |
| Sep 18, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI CERTAINTY HM LNS LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202334872 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Property Address | 869 FORREST DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-5211 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 869 FORREST DR, HOMEWOOD, AL 35209-5211 |
| Document Number | 0000092251 |
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| Date | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025092251 |
| Name | REGIONS BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 869 FORREST DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-5211 |
| Document Number | 0000034872 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023034872 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 869 FORREST DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-5211 |
| Document Number | 0000034873 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023034873 |
| Name | REGIONS BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.25% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 869 FORREST DR, HOMEWOOD, AL 35209-5211 |
| Document Number | 0000104595 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 104595 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $465.00 |
| 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 | 869 FORREST DR HOMEWOOD AL 352095211, HOMEWOOD, AL 35209-5211 |
| Document Number | 104596 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 104596 |
| Name | CERTAINTY HM LNS LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | PLANO, TX 75024 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 17, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 869 Forrest Dr was $4,000, up 4.7% from the year before.
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 | $4,000.00 (+4.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $54,280 | $542,700 Land $320,000 Building $222,700 |
| 2024 | $3,820.00 | ||
| 2023 | $51,880 Land $32,000 Building $19,880 | $518,800 Land $320,000 Building $198,800 | |
| 2022 | $3,792.00 |
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 869 Forrest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 869 Forrest Dr is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 82% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 366 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 | 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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