Jefferson County property record for 9700 Bates Ave, Birmingham, AL 35217
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 20 acres (871,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $8,700 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $65 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00-34-3-006-003.000 |
| Primary APN | 13-00-34-3-006-003.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 871,200 sqft (20 acres) |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Restrictions |
| Water Source | Commercial |
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| Account Number | 258941 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9700 BATES AVE |
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35217 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | P O B SW COR NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 SEC 34 TWSP 16S R2W TH N 680 FT S TH E 1340 FT S TO BATES AVE TH S 245 FT S ALG R/W TH W 100 FT S TH S 150 FT S TH E 100 FT S TH S 280 FT S ALG R/W TH W 1340 FT S TO POB LYING IN NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 16S |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 11904 |
9700 Bates Ave, vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2024.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of June 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9700 BATES AVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202416265 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201103/03881 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON AL |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Property Address | 9700 BATES AVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217 |
| Document Number | 0000016265 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024016265 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount 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 | 9700 BATES AVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9700 Bates Ave was $65, up 1.6% from the year before.
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 | $65.00 (+1.56%) | $900 Land $900 | $98,100 Land $98,100 |
| 2024 | $64.00 | ||
| 2023 | $880 Land $880 | $98,100 Land $98,100 | |
| 2022 | $62.00 |
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 9700 Bates Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1996–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2017 · other causes |
| 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 9700 Bates Ave is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 52% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 142 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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