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$244,770$170 / 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 89How 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

608 E FORREST ST

ATHENS, AL 35611
1
Baths
1,442 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.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$245K
$217K low$272K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$639 (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.$19,880 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,880
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$198,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Single Family Residence
CountyLimestone
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Vinyl Pool
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 208 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Julian Newman Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.2 mi
M
Athens Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Athens High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Athens City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35611These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.30,724
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.249 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,228
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,749
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°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

608 E Forrest St 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 Limestone County
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Athens 35611
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Limestone County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Limestone County

What homes are worth in Athens 35611

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

This home
$64K$846K

This home is worth more than 58% of homes in Athens 35611.

How it measures up in Athens 35611

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Athens 35611.

Estimated value$244,770
CheaperTypical $218,332Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$170
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area1,442 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 608 E Forrest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthens 35611Limestone County
Estimated valuepricier than$244,77058% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17072% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than1,442 ft²41% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than195516% of homes7% of homes

About 608 E Forrest St

How much is 608 E Forrest St, Athens, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 608 E Forrest St, Athens, AL is $244,770 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $217,216 to $272,324. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 608 E Forrest St, Athens, AL?

608 E Forrest St, Athens, AL has 1 bathrooms and 1,442 square feet of living space.

When was 608 E Forrest St, Athens, AL built?

608 E Forrest St, Athens, AL was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 608 E Forrest St, Athens, AL?

608 E Forrest St, Athens, AL is assigned to Julian Newman Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Athens Middle School (middle), rated C+; Athens High School (high), rated C. All sit in Athens City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 608 E Forrest St, Athens, AL compare to other homes in Athens 35611?

Among the 10,244 homes in Athens 35611, it is worth more than 58% of them ($244,770 against a typical $218,332), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($170 against a typical $139), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,442 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²) and it is newer than 16% of them (1955 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Limestone 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 608 E Forrest St, Athens, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 608 E Forrest St, Athens, AL was $639. The county assessed it at $19,880.

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