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$297,815$197 / 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 92How 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 $287,500 on Oct 12, 2022

5978 FOREST LAKES CV

STERRETT, AL 35147
2
Baths
1,513 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.
0.2 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.
6
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

$298K
$275K low$321K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$287,500 · Oct 12, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,179 (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.$26,800 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,020
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$267,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyShelby
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2009
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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(6)

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 · 2.0 mi
H
Chelsea High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 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

5978 Forest Lakes Cv 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Sterrett 35147
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Shelby County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Sterrett 35147
  • Newer than 82% 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
$64K$776K

This home is worth more than 49% 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$297,815
CheaperTypical $300,229Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$197
CheaperTypical $179Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area1,513 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,820 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 5978 Forest Lakes Cv ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSterrett 35147Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$297,81549% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19770% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than1,513 ft²40% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac20% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than200582% of homes71% of homes

About 5978 Forest Lakes Cv

How much is 5978 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5978 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL is $297,815 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $275,053 to $320,577. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5978 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL last sell?

5978 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL last sold on Oct 12, 2022 for $287,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5978 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL?

5978 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL has 2 bathrooms, 1,513 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 5978 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL built?

5978 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5978 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL?

5978 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL is assigned to Chelsea Middle School (middle), rated A+; Chelsea High School (high), rated A-; 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 5978 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL compare to other homes in Sterrett 35147?

Among the 2,284 homes in Sterrett 35147, it is worth more than 49% of them ($297,815 against a typical $300,229), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($197 against a typical $179), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,513 ft² against a typical 1,820 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (2005 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 36% 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 5978 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5978 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL was $1,179. The county assessed it at $26,800.

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