Shelby County property record for 949 3rd Ave SW, Alabaster, AL 35007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,458 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $84,500 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $798 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 231022002026001 |
| Primary APN | 231022002026001 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,458 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,458 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,750 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 949 3RD AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | ALABASTER |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35007-9778 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG 115 E INT E ROW 10TH ST & S ROW 3RD AVE CONT E150 ALG ROW S125 W150 N125 TO POB |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALABASTER-HELENA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 30306 |
949 3rd Ave SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2024.
Source: Shelby County records, as of April 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 949 3RD AVE SW, ALABASTER, AL 35007-9778 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003650090 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 30, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000160510 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 949 3rd Ave SW was $798 with exemptions applied.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of April 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| Municipality | Alabaster City |
| County | Shelby County |
| Unified School District | Alabaster City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $798.00 | $14,780 | $147,800 Land $65,000 Building $82,800 |
| 2023 | $466.00 | $13,760 | $137,600 Land $65,000 Building $72,600 |
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 949 3rd Ave SW 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 January 23, 2026 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 32 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 32 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 949 3rd Ave SW 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 64% of the US · lower than 80% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | CITY OF ALABASTER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 40,986 people · EPA ID AL0001148 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Jan 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 153 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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