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700 FORREST AVE

GADSDEN, AL 35901
1
Baths
59,071 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.
1.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
10
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
99
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$45,908 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$549,700 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$549,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$491,440
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,485,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyETOWAH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.31
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Brick (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
W. E. Striplin Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Gadsden Elementary SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Gadsden City High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Gadsden City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35901These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.83

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,657
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.300 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,503
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,329
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°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

700 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Gadsden 35901
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Gadsden 35901
  • Older than 95% of homes in Etowah County

How it measures up in Gadsden 35901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gadsden 35901.

Living area59,071 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,647 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 700 Forrest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGadsden 35901Etowah County
Living areabigger than59,071 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.31 ac85% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than192912% of homes5% of homes

About 700 Forrest Ave

When did 700 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL last sell?

700 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL last sold on Oct 19, 2011, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 700 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL?

700 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL has 1 bathrooms, 59,071 square feet of living space and a 1.31-acre lot.

When was 700 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL built?

700 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. The building has 10 stories.

What schools serve 700 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL?

700 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL is assigned to W. E. Striplin Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Gadsden Elementary School (middle), rated C+; Gadsden City High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Gadsden City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 700 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL compare to other homes in Gadsden 35901?

Among the 7,473 homes in Gadsden 35901, it is bigger than almost all of them (59,071 ft² against a typical 1,647 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (1.31 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1929 against a typical 1959). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 700 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL?

The 2026 property tax bill for 700 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL was $45,908. The county assessed it at $549,700.

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