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$281,529$224 / 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 93How 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 $126,161 on Jan 2, 2019

5983 FOREST LAKES CV

STERRETT, AL 35147
2
Baths
1,258 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.
0.17 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

$282K
$262K low$301K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$126,161 · Jan 2, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,050 (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.$46,600 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$46,180
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$233,000

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.0.17
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(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

5983 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.

  • Worth less than 68% of homes in Shelby County
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Sterrett 35147
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Shelby County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% 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
$60K$809K

This home is worth more than 44% 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$281,529
CheaperTypical $295,415Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$224
CheaperTypical $178Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,258 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,819 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 5983 Forest Lakes Cv ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSterrett 35147Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$281,52944% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22493% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than1,258 ft²18% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac11% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than200582% of homes71% of homes

About 5983 Forest Lakes Cv

How much is 5983 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5983 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL is $281,529 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $261,964 to $301,094. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5983 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL last sell?

5983 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL last sold on Jan 2, 2019 for $126,161, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5983 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL?

5983 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL has 2 bathrooms, 1,258 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 5983 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL built?

5983 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5983 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL?

5983 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 5983 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 44% of them ($281,529 against a typical $295,415), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($224 against a typical $178), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,258 ft² against a typical 1,819 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.17 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 32% 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 5983 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5983 Forest Lakes Cv, Sterrett, AL was $2,050. The county assessed it at $46,600.

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