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$263,478$188 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $126,500 on Sep 27, 2024

2396 FOREST LAKES LN

STERRETT, AL 35147
2
Baths
1,402 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$263K
$240K low$287K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$126,500 · Sep 27, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,122 (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.$25,500 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,260
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$254,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySHELBY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Chelsea Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi
H
Chelsea High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi
E
Chelsea Park Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.0 mi

District: Shelby County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35147These 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.69
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 100.72

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
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.8,004
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.111 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,432
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,484
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

2396 Forest Lakes Ln 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 73% of homes in Shelby County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Shelby County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Sterrett 35147
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Sterrett 35147

What homes are worth in Sterrett 35147

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

This home
$65K$769K

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Sterrett 35147.

How it measures up in Sterrett 35147

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sterrett 35147.

Estimated value$263,478
CheaperTypical $300,226Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$188
CheaperTypical $179Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,402 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,826 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.54 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 2396 Forest Lakes Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSterrett 35147Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$263,47832% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18860% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,402 ft²31% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac27% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than200581% of homes71% of homes

About 2396 Forest Lakes Ln

How much is 2396 Forest Lakes Ln, Sterrett, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2396 Forest Lakes Ln, Sterrett, AL is $263,478 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $239,818 to $287,138. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2396 Forest Lakes Ln, Sterrett, AL last sell?

2396 Forest Lakes Ln, Sterrett, AL last sold on Sep 27, 2024 for $126,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2396 Forest Lakes Ln, Sterrett, AL?

2396 Forest Lakes Ln, Sterrett, AL has 2 bathrooms, 1,402 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 2396 Forest Lakes Ln, Sterrett, AL built?

2396 Forest Lakes Ln, Sterrett, AL was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2396 Forest Lakes Ln, Sterrett, AL?

2396 Forest Lakes Ln, Sterrett, AL is assigned to Chelsea Middle School (middle), rated A; Chelsea High School (high), rated B; Chelsea Park Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Shelby County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2396 Forest Lakes Ln, Sterrett, AL compare to other homes in Sterrett 35147?

Among the 2,375 homes in Sterrett 35147, it is worth more than 32% of them ($263,478 against a typical $300,226), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($188 against a typical $179), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,402 ft² against a typical 1,826 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.54 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (2005 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 27% 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 2396 Forest Lakes Ln, Sterrett, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2396 Forest Lakes Ln, Sterrett, AL was $1,122. The county assessed it at $25,500.

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