Escambia County property record for 1256 Forrest Ave, Brewton, AL 36426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 854 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.294 acres (12,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $126 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-08-34-3-002-016.000 |
| Primary APN | 15-08-34-3-002-016.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 854 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 854 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,800 sqft (0.294 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 128 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 198 sqft |
| Account Number | 90979 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1256 FORREST AVE |
| City | BREWTON |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36426-2502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG INT SW S FORREST AVE & NW S ASHTON ST S34-T2N-R10E; TH SW LY ALG ASHTON ST 129 ; N LY 100 ; SE LY ALONG FORREST AVE 128 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | ESCAMBIA AL |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST ESCAMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 969802 |
1256 Forrest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Escambia County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1256 FORREST AVE, BREWTON, AL 36426-2502 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1256 Forrest Ave was $126, down 60.7% from the year before.
Source: Escambia County assessment roll, as of April 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Escambia County |
| Municipality | East Brewton City |
| Unified School District | Escambia County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $126.00 (-60.75%) | $3,680 (-46.2%) | $36,710 (+7.31%) Land $6,110 Building $30,600 |
| 2024 | $321.00 (-0.62%) | $6,840 (-0.58%) | $34,210 (-0.58%) Land $5,410 Building $28,800 |
| 2023 | $323.00 (+14.13%) | $6,880 (+29.32%) | $34,410 (+29.36%) Land $5,410 Building $29,000 |
| 2022 | $283.00 | $5,320 | $26,600 Land $4,700 Building $21,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1256 Forrest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 5, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1256 Forrest Ave is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 74% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF EAST BREWTON, THE WWB OF THE serves 2,994 people · EPA ID AL0000558 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2018–2020) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Dragonfly Internet.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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