Mechelle Wilder
ARC Realty 280
(659) 207-4401
111 Total Sales
7 in Homewood
$330K - $970K Price Range
861 Forrest Dr Birmingham, AL 35209
Homewood AreaEstimated Value: $619,282
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,344
Sq Ft
$461/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Screened Deck
- Attic
- Screened Porch
- Wood Flooring
- Stone Countertops
- Fenced Yard
About This Home
As of March 2025Adorable Cottage on a quiet, dead end street in Edgewood. Walking distance to the elementary school, parks, shops and restaurants. Minutes from downtown, UAB and Samford. This charming home boast a fireplace, large open dinning area and 2 generous bedrooms. The kitchen has been renovated with plenty of cabinet space. Outside you will find a lovely screened in porch, fenced yard with a stone grill. Alley parking will also lead you to a new carport, granting easy access. Exterior painted 2022, roof 2022, HVAC 2018. Make your appointment to see!
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1945
Lot Details
- 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced Yard
Home Design
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,344 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Smooth Ceilings
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Brick Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Screened Porch
- Wood Flooring
- Crawl Space
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
Kitchen
- Electric Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Stone Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup
Parking
- Detached Garage
- 1 Carport Space
- Driveway
- On-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Screened Deck
Schools
- Edgewood Elementary School
- Homewood Middle School
- Homewood High School
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Central Heating
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Electric Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Visit Down Payment Resource Website
- Assessor Parcel Number 29-00-13-3-010-033.000
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 27, 2025
Closed on
Mar 19, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Amy Lawson
RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
Buyer's Agent
Scott Heath
ARC Realty Vestavia
List Price
$514,900
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,100
9.73%
Views
47
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$54,282
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.93%
Original Mortgage
$477,700
Outstanding Balance
$471,450
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$147,832
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 14, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 12, 2017
Closed on
Aug 3, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Scott Boudreaux
LAH Sotheby's International Realty Crestline
Buyer's Agent
Amy Lawson
RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
List Price
$324,900
Sold Price
$322,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-0.89%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.54%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 15, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 1, 2009
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Birmingham, AL
-
Mechelle Wilder
-
Reba Myer
Reba Myer
LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood
(659) 207-3872
57 Total Sales
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$418K - $1.2M Price Range
-
Pam Turbeville
Pam Turbeville
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(205) 946-0908
51 Total Sales
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$45K - $770K Price Range
-
Kevin Jones
Kevin Jones
Keller Williams Metro South
(659) 207-3300
59 Total Sales
1 in Homewood
$132,500 Price
-
Virginia Markstein
Virginia Markstein
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(240) 348-1840
59 Total Sales
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$612K - $1.4M Price Range
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Misty Joseph
Misty Joseph
ARC Realty Mountain Brook
(205) 941-8803
56 Total Sales
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$243K - $1.3M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $565,000 | -- | ||
| $413,000 | -- | ||
| $322,000 | -- | ||
| $203,500 | -- | ||
| -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $477,700 | ||
| Previous Owner | $110,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $200,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2025 03/19/25 | Sold | $565,000 | +9.7% | $420 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/27/2025 02/27/25 | For Sale | $514,900 | +59.9% | $383 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/03/2017 08/03/17 | Sold | $322,000 | -0.9% | $240 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 07/12/2017 07/12/17 | For Sale | $324,900 | -- | $242 / Sq Ft |
Source: Greater Alabama MLS
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,292 | $44,840 | ||
| 2024 | $3,190 | $43,480 | ||
| 2022 | $3,219 | $43,860 | $33,500 | $10,360 |
| 2021 | $3,027 | $41,290 | $33,500 | $7,790 |
| 2020 | $2,962 | $40,430 | $33,500 | $6,930 |
| 2019 | $2,915 | $39,820 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $2,420 | $33,220 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $2,122 | $31,540 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,082 | $28,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $2,082 | $28,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $3,293 | $22,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | $3,293 | $22,500 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Amy Lawson
Seller's Agent in 2025
Amy Lawson
RealtySouth
(205) 215-0284
187 Total Sales
-
Scott Heath
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Scott Heath
ARC Realty Vestavia
(205) 532-3882
197 Total Sales
-
Scott Boudreaux
Seller's Agent in 2017
Scott Boudreaux
LAH Sotheby's International Realty Crestline
(205) 588-8474
121 Total Sales
Map
Source: Greater Alabama MLS
MLS Number: 21410508
APN: 29-00-13-3-010-033.000
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