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$227,102$110 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $192,000 on Sep 16, 2022

856 FOREST DR

SYLACAUGA, AL 35150
2
Baths
2,070 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Pre-foreclosure (NTS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
Auction scheduled for Jan 13, 2026.

Valuation

$227K
$190K low$264K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$192,000 · Sep 16, 2022
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$95,502
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$76,402
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.55%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$131,600
QUICKEN LOANS INC · recorded Dec 14, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,065 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$21,970 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,650
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,320
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$43,940
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$219,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTalladega
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.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

H
Sylacauga High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Nicholslawson Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
E
Indian Valley Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 3.0 mi

District: Sylacauga City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35150These 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.128
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 100.62

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.27%
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.17,347
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.275 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,873
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,640
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

856 Forest Dr 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 more than 83% of homes in Sylacauga 35150
  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Sylacauga 35150
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Sylacauga 35150
  • Older than 72% of homes in Talladega County

What homes are worth in Sylacauga 35150

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

This home
$37K$403K

This home is worth more than 83% of homes in Sylacauga 35150.

How it measures up in Sylacauga 35150

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sylacauga 35150.

Estimated value$227,102
CheaperTypical $121,287Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$110
CheaperTypical $91Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area2,070 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,373 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 856 Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSylacauga 35150Talladega County
Estimated valuepricier than$227,10283% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11065% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than2,070 ft²88% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than195545% of homes28% of homes

About 856 Forest Dr

How much is 856 Forest Dr, Sylacauga, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 856 Forest Dr, Sylacauga, AL is $227,102 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $190,391 to $263,813. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 856 Forest Dr, Sylacauga, AL last sell?

856 Forest Dr, Sylacauga, AL last sold on Sep 16, 2022 for $192,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 856 Forest Dr, Sylacauga, AL?

856 Forest Dr, Sylacauga, AL has 2 bathrooms and 2,070 square feet of living space.

When was 856 Forest Dr, Sylacauga, AL built?

856 Forest Dr, Sylacauga, AL was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 856 Forest Dr, Sylacauga, AL?

856 Forest Dr, Sylacauga, AL is assigned to Sylacauga High School (high), rated B-; Nicholslawson Middle School (middle), rated B+; Indian Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Sylacauga City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 856 Forest Dr, Sylacauga, AL compare to other homes in Sylacauga 35150?

Among the 6,348 homes in Sylacauga 35150, it is worth more than 83% of them ($227,102 against a typical $121,287), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($110 against a typical $91), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,070 ft² against a typical 1,373 ft²) and it is newer than 45% of them (1955 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Talladega County, it is worth more than 65% 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 856 Forest Dr, Sylacauga, AL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 856 Forest Dr, Sylacauga, AL was $1,065. The county assessed it at $21,970.

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