656 Lawson Rd is a 2,643 square foot house on a 0.46 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Birmingham data, we estimate the home's value is $145,378.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$55Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$145,378
$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 75.9% higher than the average sale price ($83K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,236
2024
$1,236
2023
$1,236 (+33.7%)
2022
$924
2021
$924 (−53.6%)
2020
$1,992
2019
$1,992 (+143.3%)
2018
$819
2017
$819 (+0.1%)
2016
$818 (+6.6%)
2013
$767
Tax history for 656 Lawson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,236
2024
$1,236
2023
$1,236 (+33.7%)
2022
$924
2021
$924 (−53.6%)
2020
$1,992
2019
$1,992 (+143.3%)
2018
$819
2017
$819 (+0.1%)
2016
$818 (+6.6%)
2013
$767
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,883
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Floor Construction Type: Vinyl
Foundation Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Brick/Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Building Improvement Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,643
Building Sq. Ft: 4,526
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BEG SW INTER OF LAWSON DR & LAWSON RD TH NLY ALG W/SIDE OF SD RD 130 FT TH SW 150 FT TH SE 151 FT TH NE 152 FT TO POB SECT 35 TWSP 16S RANGE 2W
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 228
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,038
Municipality Name: BIRMINGHAM
Acres: 0.46
Zoning Code: R2
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: BIRMINGHAM
Tax Area: BIRMINGHAM
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,643
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Jefferson County
APN: 13 00 35 2 002 022.001
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Martha Gaskins Middle School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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Smith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
2/10
Huffman High School-Magnet
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$139,000 – $168,000
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