$129,000
SOLD JUL 8, 2025

105 Forest Rd Bessemer, AL 35023

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,200 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$108 Per Sq Ft

0 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Porch
  • Attic
  • Fenced Yard
  • 2-minute walk to Hueytown Dog Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

Location! Location! Location! The best starter home on the market! Newly renovated and brought to life, this bungalow is a true gem! This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home, in the heart of Hueytown, not only offers amazing, open living and dining space, tremendous natural light, a vibrant kitchen with perfect layout and a large, fenced in backyard, but also the conveniences of being located immediately across the street from Hueytown's City Park and the Hueytown Intermediate School and community tornado shelter. The basement is extremely spacious with loads of storage and a large laundry area. This beautiful home is also just moments from the city center, local shopping and eateries. This one is a must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Reed Durkin

eXp Realty, LLC Central Listed on: 06/02/2025

eXp Realty, LLC Central

Last Buyer's Agent

Cecilia Pintos

eXp Realty, LLC Central

eXp Realty, LLC Central

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $582

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Few Trees

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Window Treatments
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Stone or Rock in Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom

Parking

  • Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Garage on Main Level
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Schools

  • Hueytown Elementary And Middle School
  • Hueytown High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights
  • Porch

Community Details

  • $25 Other Monthly Fees

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$582

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Paved Road, Public Road
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21420849?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 1200
  • Legal Description: BEGIN AT THE S W COR OF LOT SAID PT BEING ON THE NW LY R/W OF FOREST DR 270 S FT NE LY OF THE N INTER OF HUEYTOWN RD & FOREST DR TH NE LY 80 FT S ALONG THE NW LY R/W OF FOREST DR TH N LY 142 FT S TH SW LY 65 FT S TH S LY 175 FT S TO POB BEING IN NW 1/4 OF
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 107.5
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 107.5
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1950

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Recess Lighting
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Hardwood Laminate
  • Windows Treatments: All
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Bedroom1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|Living1|FullBath1|Kitchen1|
  • Room 1: Bedroom, 10'x13', On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Bedroom, 12'x12', On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Bedroom, 10'x12', On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Living, 23'x12', On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Full Bath, 5'x9', On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Kitchen, 12'x9', On Level: 1
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: All Finished
  • Basement Style III: Concrete Block, Plumbing Stubbed, Rock/Stone
  • Kitchen Countertops: Laminate
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Disposal, Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Electric
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (BSMT)
  • Laundry Space: Basement Area
  • Attic: Yes
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1100
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1200

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Concrete/Block, Siding-Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storm Shelter-Public, Porch
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway Parking, Lower Level, Parking (MLVL), Off Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Electric (HEAT), Heat Pump (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL), Electric (COOL), Heat Pump (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 1200
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes
  • Internet Service Provider: AT&T, Charter

Fee Information

  • Garbage Fee: Yes
  • Garbage Fee Amount: 75
  • Garbage Fee Per: Quarterly

Schools

  • Elementary School: HUEYTOWN
  • Middle School: HUEYTOWN
  • High School: HUEYTOWN

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 30-00-30-4-003-006.000
  • Lot Description: Some Trees
  • Number Acres: 0.25

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, LED Lighting

Tax Info

  • Tax District: HUEYTOWN

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: HUEYTOWN
  • High School: HUEYTOWN
  • Jr Middle School: HUEYTOWN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2025
Closed on
Jul 8, 2025
Sold by
Stevenson Natalie and Dobbs Bryan
Bought by
Illas Olga
Seller's Agent
Mary Reed Durkin
eXp Realty, LLC Central
Buyer's Agent
Cecilia Pintos
eXp Realty, LLC Central
List Price
$129,000
Sold Price
$129,000
Views
10

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.35%
Original Mortgage
$126,663
Outstanding Balance
$126,557
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$1,566

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2020
Closed on
Oct 8, 2020
Sold by
Lovejoy David E
Bought by
Stevenson Natalie
Seller's Agent
Harold L Collins II
eXp Realty, LLC Central
Buyer's Agent
Mary Reed Durkin
eXp Realty, LLC Central
List Price
$99,500
Sold Price
$95,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-4.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.65%
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2004
Sold by
Lovejoy David E and Lovejoy William E
Bought by
Lovejoy David E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$63,750
Interest Rate
5.49%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 1999
Sold by
Vines Jackie and Vines Billie
Bought by
Lovejoy David E and Lovejoy William E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$62,385
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $129,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $95,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $62,900 Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $126,663 FHA
Previous Owner $85,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $63,750 Unknown
Previous Owner $62,385 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Sold $129,000 0.0% $108 / Sq Ft
06/08/2025 06/08/25 For Sale $129,000 +35.8% $108 / Sq Ft
10/09/2020 10/09/20 Sold $95,000 -3.6% $79 / Sq Ft
09/11/2020 09/11/20 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2020 09/05/20 Price Changed $98,500 -1.0% $82 / Sq Ft
08/06/2020 08/06/20 For Sale $99,500 -- $83 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $582 $10,560 -- --
2022 $514 $9,430 $1,030 $8,400
2021 $279 $5,520 $1,050 $4,470
2020 $281 $5,480 $1,010 $4,470
2019 $263 $5,260 $0 $0
2018 $215 $4,460 $0 $0
2017 $215 $4,460 $0 $0
2016 $215 $4,460 $0 $0
2015 $215 $4,460 $0 $0
2014 $384 $6,920 $0 $0
2013 $384 $7,180 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21420849

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 30-00-30-4-003-006.000