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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $235,000 on Nov 20, 2025

551 ELDER ST

IRONDALE, AL 35210
6
Baths
4,206 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$235,000 · Nov 20, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,898 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$78,240 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$78,240
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$391,200

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.51
39
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
24
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
90
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
70
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.8 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.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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyJefferson
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 400 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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.

E
Irondale Community SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Shades Valley High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi
M
Irondale Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi

District: Jefferson County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35210These 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.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.78

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,246
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.658 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,616
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,988
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 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

551 Elder 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Birmingham 35210
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Birmingham 35210

How it measures up in Birmingham 35210

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Birmingham 35210.

Living area4,206 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,377 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 551 Elder St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBirmingham 35210Jefferson County
Living areabigger than4,206 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac66% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than197450% of homes58% of homes

About 551 Elder St

When did 551 Elder St, Irondale, AL last sell?

551 Elder St, Irondale, AL last sold on Nov 20, 2025 for $235,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 551 Elder St, Irondale, AL?

551 Elder St, Irondale, AL has 6 bathrooms, 4,206 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was 551 Elder St, Irondale, AL built?

551 Elder St, Irondale, AL was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 551 Elder St, Irondale, AL?

551 Elder St, Irondale, AL is assigned to Irondale Community School (elementary), rated C-; Shades Valley High School (high), rated C-; Irondale Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Jefferson County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 551 Elder St, Irondale, AL compare to other homes in Birmingham 35210?

Among the 5,639 homes in Birmingham 35210, it is bigger than almost all of them (4,206 ft² against a typical 1,377 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1974 against a typical 1975). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 551 Elder St, Irondale, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Elder St, Irondale, AL was $4,898. The county assessed it at $78,240.

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