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$83,107$55 / 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 71How 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

6 SHORT FORREST AVE

GADSDEN, AL 35904
1
Baths
1,522 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$83K
$59K low$107K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$184 (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.$4,760 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,460
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$47,500

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.0.19
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Package
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 0.8 mi
H
Gadsden City High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Gadsden City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35904These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.13,889
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.292 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,541
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,610
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°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

6 Short 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 89% of homes in Etowah County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Etowah County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Etowah County

What homes are worth in Gadsden 35904

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

This home
$36K$392K

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Gadsden 35904.

How it measures up in Gadsden 35904

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gadsden 35904.

Estimated value$83,107
CheaperTypical $111,259Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$55
CheaperTypical $80Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,522 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,390 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 6 Short Forrest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGadsden 35904Etowah County
Estimated valuepricier than$83,10735% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5519% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than1,522 ft²60% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac31% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than194028% of homes16% of homes

About 6 Short Forrest Ave

How much is 6 Short Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6 Short Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL is $83,107 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $59,122 to $107,092. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6 Short Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL last sell?

6 Short Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6 Short Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL?

6 Short Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL has 1 bathrooms, 1,522 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 6 Short Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL built?

6 Short Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 6 Short Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL?

6 Short 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 6 Short Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL compare to other homes in Gadsden 35904?

Among the 6,069 homes in Gadsden 35904, it is worth more than 35% of them ($83,107 against a typical $111,259), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($55 against a typical $80), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,522 ft² against a typical 1,390 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1940 against a typical 1953). 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 6 Short Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6 Short Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL was $184. The county assessed it at $4,760.

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