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$172,565$240 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 60How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 23, 2026

14521 FOREST DR

TUSCALOOSA, AL 35405
4
Beds
0
Baths
720 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.
29 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.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$173K
$104K low$242K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.137%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$236,000
ALABAMA ONE CREDIT UNION · recorded Sep 20, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$348 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$29,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,520
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$145,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.30 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.Single Family Residence
CountyTuscaloosa
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.29.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
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 · 573 ft²

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

E
Big Sandy Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.1 mi
M
Duncanville Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 mi
H
Hillcrest High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi

District: Tuscaloosa County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35405These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

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.91%
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.15%
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.41,270
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.871 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,773
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,836
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

14521 Forest Dr 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.

  • Worth less than 92% of homes in Tuscaloosa 35405
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Tuscaloosa 35405
  • Among the smallest homes in Tuscaloosa 35405
  • Among the largest lots in Tuscaloosa 35405
  • Among the oldest homes in Tuscaloosa 35405

What homes are worth in Tuscaloosa 35405

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$134K$556K

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Tuscaloosa 35405.

How it measures up in Tuscaloosa 35405

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tuscaloosa 35405.

Estimated value$172,565
CheaperTypical $260,768Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$240
CheaperTypical $150Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area720 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,744 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 14521 Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTuscaloosa 35405Tuscaloosa County
Estimated valuepricier than$172,5658% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24098% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than720 ft²almost no homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than29 acalmost all homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than1920almost no homes2% of homes

About 14521 Forest Dr

How much is 14521 Forest Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 14521 Forest Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL is $172,565 as of Jun 23, 2026. The likely range is $103,539 to $241,591. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 14521 Forest Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL last sell?

14521 Forest Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL last sold on Sep 20, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 14521 Forest Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL?

14521 Forest Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL has 4 bedrooms, 720 square feet of living space and a 29.00-acre lot.

When was 14521 Forest Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL built?

14521 Forest Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 14521 Forest Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL?

14521 Forest Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL is assigned to Big Sandy Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Duncanville Middle School (middle), rated B+; Hillcrest High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Tuscaloosa County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 14521 Forest Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL compare to other homes in Tuscaloosa 35405?

Among the 11,953 homes in Tuscaloosa 35405, it is worth more than 8% of them ($172,565 against a typical $260,768), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($240 against a typical $150), it is bigger than almost none of them (720 ft² against a typical 1,744 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (29 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1920 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Tuscaloosa County, it is worth more than 16% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 14521 Forest Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 14521 Forest Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL was $348. The county assessed it at $29,000.

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