Adorable 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!
Sold for $224,150
$224,150
861 Forrest Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
2beds
1,344sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$582,500 Zestimate®
$167/sqft
$2,462 Estimated rent
Home value
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Listed by:
Amy Lawson 205-215-0284,
RealtySouth-OTM-Acton Rd
Bought with:
Scott Heath
ARC Realty Vestavia
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21410508
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Dining Room, Bathroom, Kitchen, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Closet, Yes
Features
- None, Smooth Ceilings, Separate Shower, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick (FIREPL), Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,344
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway, On Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Carport spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch Screened, Screened (DECK), Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 2900133010033.000
- Special conditions: N/A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Edgewood
Location
- Region: Homewood
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $167/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $448,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,292
- Price range: $565K - $224.2K
- Date on market: 2/25/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Sold | $224,150-60.3%$167/sqft |
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| 3/19/2025 | Sold | $565,000+9.7%$420/sqft |
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| 3/3/2025 | Contingent | $514,900$383/sqft |
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| 2/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $514,900+59.9%$383/sqft |
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| 8/3/2017 | Sold | $322,000-0.9%$240/sqft |
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| 7/18/2017 | Pending sale | $324,900$242/sqft |
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| 7/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $324,900+59.7%$242/sqft |
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| 6/29/2012 | Sold | $203,500-4.4%$151/sqft |
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| 4/20/2012 | Listed for sale | $212,900$158/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,292 +3.2% | $44,840 +3.1% |
| 2024 | $3,190 | $43,480 |
| 2023 | $3,190 -0.9% | $43,480 -0.9% |
| 2022 | $3,219 +6.3% | $43,860 +6.2% |
| 2021 | $3,027 +2.2% | $41,300 +2.1% |
| 2020 | $2,962 +1.6% | $40,440 +1.6% |
| 2019 | $2,915 +20.5% | $39,820 +19.9% |
| 2018 | $2,420 +14.1% | $33,220 +5.3% |
| 2017 | $2,122 +1.9% | $31,540 +9.9% |
| 2016 | $2,082 | $28,700 |
| 2015 | $2,082 -36.8% | $28,700 +27.6% |
| 2014 | $3,293 | $22,500 |
| 2013 | $3,293 | $22,500 -48.8% |
| 2012 | $3,293 | $43,910 |
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Neighborhood: 35209
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Edgewood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Homewood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Homewood High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Edgewood
- Middle: Homewood
- High: Homewood
Source: GALMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- Homewood
- 35209
- 861 Forrest Dr
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