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Last sold for $6,500 on Jul 29, 1999

609 GALVESTON ST

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35224
3
Beds
0
Baths
1,323 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$6,500 · Jul 29, 1999

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.$580 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$580
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$5,800

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.52
25
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
34
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
92
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
91
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
19
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.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.0.2 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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyJefferson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Minor Community SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 mi
H
Minor High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.1 mi
M
Minor Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.2 mi

District: Jefferson County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35224These 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.127
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 100.70

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.5,095
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.369 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,663
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,555
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

609 Galveston 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.

  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Birmingham 35224
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Birmingham 35224
  • Among the oldest homes in Jefferson County

How it measures up in Birmingham 35224

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Birmingham 35224.

Living area1,323 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,184 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 609 Galveston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBirmingham 35224Jefferson County
Living areabigger than1,323 ft²66% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac68% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than19103% of homesalmost no homes

About 609 Galveston St

When did 609 Galveston St, Birmingham, AL last sell?

609 Galveston St, Birmingham, AL last sold on Jul 29, 1999 for $6,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 609 Galveston St, Birmingham, AL?

609 Galveston St, Birmingham, AL has 3 bedrooms, 1,323 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 609 Galveston St, Birmingham, AL built?

609 Galveston St, Birmingham, AL was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 609 Galveston St, Birmingham, AL?

609 Galveston St, Birmingham, AL is assigned to Minor Community School (elementary), rated D+; Minor High School (high), rated F; Minor 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 609 Galveston St, Birmingham, AL compare to other homes in Birmingham 35224?

Among the 2,716 homes in Birmingham 35224, it is bigger than 66% of them (1,323 ft² against a typical 1,184 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1910 against a typical 1946). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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