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522 1ST ST SW

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,819 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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.$620 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$620
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,100

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.56
74
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
0
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.
84
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.53 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.1 percent flood zone

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.0.23
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Patio · 50 ft²Porch · 124 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

H
A. H. Parker High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Hemphill Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Malachi Wilkerson Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi

District: Birmingham City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35211These 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.163
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.32%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,283
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,353 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$38,330
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$52,014
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

522 1st St Sw 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.

  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Birmingham 35211
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Arlington / West End
  • Older than 96% of homes in Jefferson County

How it measures up in Birmingham 35211

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Birmingham 35211.

Living area1,819 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,232 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 522 1st St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeArlington / West EndBirmingham 35211Jefferson County
Living areabigger than1,819 ft²82% of homes90% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac88% of homes80% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than192030% of homes8% of homes4% of homes

About 522 1st St Sw

When did 522 1st St Sw, Birmingham, AL last sell?

522 1st St Sw, Birmingham, AL last sold on Sep 22, 1999, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 522 1st St Sw, Birmingham, AL?

522 1st St Sw, Birmingham, AL has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,819 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 522 1st St Sw, Birmingham, AL built?

522 1st St Sw, Birmingham, AL was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 522 1st St Sw, Birmingham, AL?

522 1st St Sw, Birmingham, AL is assigned to A. H. Parker High School (high), rated D-; Hemphill Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Malachi Wilkerson Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Birmingham City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 522 1st St Sw, Birmingham, AL compare to other homes in Birmingham 35211?

Among the 9,107 homes in Birmingham 35211, it is bigger than 90% of them (1,819 ft² against a typical 1,232 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1920 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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