Colbert County property record for 140 Forrest Dr, Cherokee, AL 35616
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,086 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.72 acres (31,363 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $769 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-08-34-0-001-059.000 |
| Primary APN | 05-08-34-0-001-059.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,086 sqft Adjusted Area |
| Gross Area | 1,046 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,046 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 31,363 sqft (0.72 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 209 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 37118 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 140 FORREST DR |
| City | CHEROKEE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35616-7402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 150 X 209 LOT IN PT NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 & PT SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 /DB 2015 PG 18954-18956 |
| Legal Range | 14W |
| Legal Township | 03S |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | COLBERT AL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEROKEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3040 |
| Census Tract | 21000 |
140 Forrest Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Colbert County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25 BAPTIST CIR, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-4805 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2015 / 18954 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 7, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2013/23805 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 140 Forrest Dr was $769, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Colbert County assessment roll, as of December 11, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Colbert County |
| Municipality | Cherokee Town |
| Unified School District | Colbert County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $769.00 (+2.26%) | ||
| 2025 | $752.00 (+57.98%) | $12,940 (+6.24%) Land $1,700 Building $11,240 | $64,700 (+6.24%) Land $8,500 Building $56,200 |
| 2024 | $476.00 (+4.85%) | $12,180 (+5%) Land $1,420 Building $10,760 | $60,900 (+5%) Land $7,100 Building $53,800 |
| 2023 | $454.00 (+8.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $11,600 (+9.64%) | $58,000 (+9.72%) Land $6,500 Building $51,500 |
| 2022 | $420.00 Homeowner's exemption | $10,580 | $52,860 Land $6,060 Building $46,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 140 Forrest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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 140 Forrest Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 91% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | CHEROKEE WATER & GAS DEPARTMENT serves 1,992 people · EPA ID AL0000311 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TEC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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