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$151,529$89 / 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 74How 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 $72,500 on Aug 23, 2024

617 FOREST AVE

JACKSON, AL 36545
1
Baths
1,703 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$152K
$112K low$191K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$72,500 · Aug 23, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$638 (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.$16,780 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,620
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,160
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,780
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$83,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCLARKE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gravity
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.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Jackson Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Joe M Gillmore Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.8 mi
H
Jackson High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Clarke County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 36545These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,672
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.24 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,229
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,544
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.61 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

617 Forest 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.

  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Clarke County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Clarke County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Jackson 36545

What homes are worth in Jackson 36545

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

This home
$43K$331K

This home is worth more than 62% of homes in Jackson 36545.

How it measures up in Jackson 36545

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jackson 36545.

Estimated value$151,529
CheaperTypical $130,133Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$89
CheaperTypical $88Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area1,703 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,436 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 617 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJackson 36545Clarke County
Estimated valuepricier than$151,52962% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8951% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,703 ft²66% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac24% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than194615% of homes18% of homes

About 617 Forest Ave

How much is 617 Forest Ave, Jackson, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 617 Forest Ave, Jackson, AL is $151,529 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $112,245 to $190,813. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 617 Forest Ave, Jackson, AL last sell?

617 Forest Ave, Jackson, AL last sold on Aug 23, 2024 for $72,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 617 Forest Ave, Jackson, AL?

617 Forest Ave, Jackson, AL has 1 bathrooms, 1,703 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 617 Forest Ave, Jackson, AL built?

617 Forest Ave, Jackson, AL was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 617 Forest Ave, Jackson, AL?

617 Forest Ave, Jackson, AL is assigned to Jackson Middle School (middle), rated A-; Joe M Gillmore Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Jackson High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Clarke County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 617 Forest Ave, Jackson, AL compare to other homes in Jackson 36545?

Among the 3,109 homes in Jackson 36545, it is worth more than 62% of them ($151,529 against a typical $130,133), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($89 against a typical $88), it is bigger than 66% of them (1,703 ft² against a typical 1,436 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1946 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Clarke County, it is worth more than 57% 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 617 Forest Ave, Jackson, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 617 Forest Ave, Jackson, AL was $638. The county assessed it at $16,780.

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