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500 4TH ST

FORESTDALE, AL 35214
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,220 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,400 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1928
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$800 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$4,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.47
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
25
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
91
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
88
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Vacant Commercial
CountyJefferson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Single
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 120 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
South Hampton K - 8 SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.8 mi
H
P. D. Jackson - Olin High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Birmingham City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35214These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,822
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.659 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,625
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,522
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

500 4th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Among the smallest lots in Birmingham 35214
  • Older than 94% of homes in Birmingham 35214

How it measures up in Birmingham 35214

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Birmingham 35214.

Living area1,220 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size3,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 500 4th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral PrattBirmingham 35214Jefferson County
Living areabigger than1,220 ft²57% of homes37% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,400 ft²3% of homesalmost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than192832% of homes6% of homes7% of homes

About 500 4th St

How big is 500 4th St, Forestdale, AL?

500 4th St, Forestdale, AL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,220 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 500 4th St, Forestdale, AL built?

500 4th St, Forestdale, AL was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 500 4th St, Forestdale, AL?

500 4th St, Forestdale, AL is assigned to South Hampton K - 8 School (elementary), rated C+; P. D. Jackson - Olin High School (high), rated F. All sit in Birmingham City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 500 4th St, Forestdale, AL compare to other homes in Birmingham 35214?

Among the 7,103 homes in Birmingham 35214, it is bigger than 37% of them (1,220 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,400 ft² against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1928 against a typical 1966). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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