165 Forrest Dr, Cherokee, AL 35616 Property Records

Colbert County property record for 165 Forrest Dr, Cherokee, AL 35616

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,106 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size	2.14 acres (93,610 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$75,000 (Aug 2013)
Tax Bill	$652 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Mortgage Nov 2019 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`05-08-34-0-001-048.000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05-08-34-0-001-048.000`
Alternative APNs	`49908` `37941`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	27 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,106 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,106 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1962
Effective Year Built	Effective 1962
Exterior Material	Combination
Construction Type	Wood
Foundation Type	Footing
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	93,610 sqft (2.14 acres)
Lot Dimensions	400 ft deep x 240 ft wide
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	37941
Street Address	165 FORREST DR
City	CHEROKEE
State	AL
Zip	35616-7403
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PT LOT 1 BLK N B W CUNNINGHAM 240 X 400 /DB 2019 PG 33868-33870
Legal Range	14W
Legal Township	03S
Legal Section	34
Legal Subdivision	B W CUNNINGHAM IN CHEROKEE /2-
Legal Block	N
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	COLBERT AL
Township / Civil Division	CHEROKEE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3039
Census Tract	21000

Owner

165 Forrest Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2013.

Source: Colbert County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	165 FORREST DR, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-7403
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 17, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOAN DEPOT INC
Nov 21, 2019	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 7, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 7, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	2013 / 23778
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COLBERT AL
Property Address	165 FORREST DR, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-7403
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 13, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2021/36382
Date	Sep 17, 2021
Book Page	2021/36382
Instrument	202136382

Lender

Name	LOAN DEPOT INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2036

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

November 2019: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COLBERT AL
Recording Date	Nov 21, 2019
Property Address	165 FORREST DR, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-7403
Document Number	2019/33868
Book / Page	2019 / 33868
Instrument Date	Oct 8, 2019
Instrument	201933868
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 17, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1600 S DOUGLASS RD, 1600, ANAHEIM, CA 92806-5948

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	165 FORREST DR, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-7403

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 165 Forrest Dr was $652, up 69.4% from the year before.

Source: Colbert County assessment roll, as of December 11, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Alabama
County	Colbert County
Municipality	Cherokee Town
Unified School District	Colbert County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$652.00 (+69.35%)
2025	$385.00 (+6.06%)	$10,820 (+6.29%) Land $1,380 Building $9,440	$108,100 (+6.29%) Land $13,800 Building $94,300
2024	$363.00 (+5.22%)	$10,180 (+5.17%) Land $1,140 Building $9,040	$101,700 (+5.06%) Land $11,400 Building $90,300
2023	$345.00 (+9.18%) Homeowner's exemption	$9,680 (+9.5%)	$96,800 (+9.6%) Land $10,400 Building $86,400
2022	$316.00 Homeowner's exemption	$8,840	$88,320 Land $9,760 Building $78,560

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 165 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

Wildfire risk around 165 Forrest Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 82% of Alabama
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
TEC Fiber	1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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