$322,000
SOLD AUG 3, 2017

861 Forrest Dr Birmingham, AL 35209

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$240 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • Screened Porch
  • Edgewood Elementary School Rated A+
  • Stone Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of March 2025

ADORABLE TWO BEDROOM, TWO BATH COTTAGE ON FORREST DRIVE IN EDGEWOOD! WALKING DISTANCE TO THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, THE PARK, AND SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS OF EDGEWOOD VILLAGE FOR AFTER SCHOOL ICE CREAM! BRAND NEW MARBLE COUNTERS! FLAT BACKYARD! COVERED MAIN-LEVEL PARKING! INCREDIBLE SCREENED PORCH FOR OUTDOOR DINING OR RELAXING ON WEEKENDS! EN SUITE MASTER BATH AND A QUIET DESAD END STREET GIVE YOU THE UTMOST PRIVACY RIGHT IN THE HEART OF BUSTLING EDGEWOOD! COME THIS TODAY!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Boudreaux

LAH Sotheby's International Realty Crestline Listed on: 07/12/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Lawson

RealtySouth-OTM-Acton Rd

RealtySouth-OTM-Acton Rd

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,190

Year Built

  • 1945

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
  • Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 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

  • 1 Carport Space
  • Garage on Main Level

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Fenced Yard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 29-00-13-3-010-033.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,190

Year Built

1945

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Living Area: 1344
  • Legal Description: LOT 211 EDGEWOOD HLDS
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 241.74
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Termite Company Name: TERMITE
  • Termite Contract: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1945

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Details: Brick (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Woodburning
  • Floors: Hardwood
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Basement Style: Partial Basement
  • Basement Style II: All Finished
  • Basement Style III: Concrete Block
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Closet
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1344

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: Siding-Wood
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch Screened
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Patio Type: Screened (PATIO)
  • Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Number Carport Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Parking (MLVL)

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water

Schools

  • Elementary School: EDGEWOOD
  • Middle School: HOMEWOOD
  • High School: HOMEWOOD

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 29-00-13-3-010-033.000

Tax Info

  • Tax District: HOMEWOOD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2025
Closed on
Mar 19, 2025
Sold by
Minor Carolyn Ansley
Bought by
Johnson William and Hughes Cecilia
Seller's Agent
Amy Lawson
RealtySouth-OTM-Acton 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
$560,720

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,280
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.15%
Original Mortgage
$477,700
Outstanding Balance
$477,300
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$83,420

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2022
Sold by
Minor Thomas J
Bought by
Minor Caroline Ansley

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2017
Closed on
Aug 3, 2017
Sold by
Gosney Matthew C
Bought by
Minor Caroline Ansley and Minor Thomas J
Seller's Agent
Scott Boudreaux
LAH Sotheby's International Realty Crestline
Buyer's Agent
Amy Lawson
RealtySouth-OTM-Acton 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
7.20%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2012
Closed on
Jun 15, 2012
Sold by
Reeves Josh A
Bought by
Gosney Matthew C
Seller's Agent
Jason Cook
eXp Realty, LLC Central
Buyer's Agent
MLS Non-member Company
Birmingham Non-Member Office
List Price
$222,900
Sold Price
$203,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,400
-8.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2009
Sold by
Hartman Mary Royldene
Bought by
Reeves Josh A and Reeves Courtney L
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $565,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed $413,000 --
Warranty Deed $322,000 --
Warranty Deed $203,500 --
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $477,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $110,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
07/12/2017 07/12/17 For Sale $324,900 +59.7% $242 / Sq Ft
06/15/2012 06/15/12 Sold $203,500 -8.7% $155 / Sq Ft
06/14/2012 06/14/12 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2012 02/06/12 For Sale $222,900 -- $170 / 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 $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

    14 in this area

    170 Total Sales

    Amy Lawson
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  • Scott Heath

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Scott Heath

    ARC Realty Vestavia

    (205) 532-3882

    8 in this area

    203 Total Sales

    Scott Heath
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  • Scott Boudreaux

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Scott Boudreaux

    LAH Sotheby's International Realty Crestline

    (205) 588-8474

    20 in this area

    133 Total Sales

    Scott Boudreaux
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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Jason Cook

    eXp Realty, LLC Central

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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    MLS Non-member Company

    Birmingham Non-Member Office

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 789358

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 29-00-13-3-010-033.000

Alabama Jefferson County Birmingham 35209

861 Forrest Dr, Birmingham, AL

This home is located at 861 Forrest Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209 and is currently priced at $322,000, approximately $239 per square foot. This property was built in 1945. 861 Forrest Dr is a home located in Jefferson County with nearby schools including Edgewood Elementary School, Homewood Middle School, and Homewood High School.

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