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$79,000$66 / 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 62How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $20,000 on Feb 18, 2021

1601 FORREST AVE

GADSDEN, AL 35901
1
Baths
1,200 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$79K
$49K low$109K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,000 · Feb 18, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$656 (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.$13,380 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$980
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$66,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyETOWAH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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.

M
Emma Sansom Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
George W. Floyd Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Gadsden City High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Gadsden City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35901These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.83

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.86%
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.22%
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.18,657
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.300 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,503
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,329
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°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

1601 Forrest Ave 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 81% of homes in Etowah County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Etowah County
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Gadsden 35901
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Etowah County

What homes are worth in Gadsden 35901

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

This home
$26K$775K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Gadsden 35901.

How it measures up in Gadsden 35901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gadsden 35901.

Estimated value$79,000
CheaperTypical $147,465Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$66
CheaperTypical $91Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,650 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 1601 Forrest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGadsden 35901Etowah County
Estimated valuepricier than$79,00031% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6635% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,200 ft²22% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac14% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than196661% of homes47% of homes

About 1601 Forrest Ave

How much is 1601 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1601 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL is $79,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $48,849 to $109,151. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1601 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL last sell?

1601 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL last sold on Feb 18, 2021 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1601 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL?

1601 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL has 1 bathrooms, 1,200 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 1601 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL built?

1601 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1601 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL?

1601 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL is assigned to Emma Sansom Middle School (middle), rated B-; George W. Floyd Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Gadsden City High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Gadsden City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1601 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL compare to other homes in Gadsden 35901?

Among the 7,475 homes in Gadsden 35901, it is worth more than 31% of them ($79,000 against a typical $147,465), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($66 against a typical $91), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,200 ft² against a typical 1,650 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1966 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Etowah County, it is worth more than 19% 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 1601 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1601 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL was $656. The county assessed it at $13,380.

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