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$185,798
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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

287 FOREST RD

BESSEMER, AL 35023
0
Baths
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$186K
$156K low$216K high

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.$1,800 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$18,000

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.45
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
27
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
91
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
90
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.
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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyJefferson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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
Hueytown Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
E
Hueytown Primary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.0 mi
H
Hueytown High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi

District: Jefferson County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35023These 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.61
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 100.73

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.6%
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.25,943
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.270 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,395
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,959
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 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

287 Forest Rd 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 more than 65% of homes in Bessemer 35023

What homes are worth in Bessemer 35023

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

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This home is worth more than 65% of homes in Bessemer 35023.

How it measures up in Bessemer 35023

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bessemer 35023.

Estimated value$185,798
CheaperTypical $156,489Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

How 287 Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBessemer 35023Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$185,79865% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac45% of homes61% of homes

About 287 Forest Rd

How much is 287 Forest Rd, Bessemer, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 287 Forest Rd, Bessemer, AL is $185,798 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $155,873 to $215,723. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

What schools serve 287 Forest Rd, Bessemer, AL?

287 Forest Rd, Bessemer, AL is assigned to Hueytown Middle School (middle), rated D+; Hueytown Primary School (elementary), rated C-; Hueytown High School (high), rated F. All sit in Jefferson County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 287 Forest Rd, Bessemer, AL compare to other homes in Bessemer 35023?

Among the 9,547 homes in Bessemer 35023, it is worth more than 65% of them ($185,798 against a typical $156,489) and its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.44 ac). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than 48% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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