170 Forrest Dr, Cherokee, AL 35616 Property Records

Colbert County property record for 170 Forrest Dr, Cherokee, AL 35616

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.384 acres (16,727 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$72,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill	$591 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`05-08-34-0-001-061.000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05-08-34-0-001-061.000`
Alternative APNs	`42621` `7082`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,300 sqft Adjusted Area
Gross Area	1,194 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,194 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Wood
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	Footing
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	16,727 sqft (0.384 acres)
Lot Dimensions	209 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Package A/C
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	42621
Street Address	170 FORREST DR
City	CHEROKEE
State	AL
Zip	35616-7402
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	80 X 209 IRR LOT IN SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 /DB 2021 PG 3483-3484
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

Owner

170 Forrest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	170 FORREST DR, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-7402
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 27, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 27, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20213483
Deed Book / Page	2021 / 3483
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COLBERT AL
Recording Date	Jan 27, 2021
Property Address	170 FORREST DR, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-7402
Document Number	02021/3483
Book / Page	2021 / 3483
Instrument Date	Jan 26, 2021
Instrument	202103483
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 17, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	202 WILSON DAM AVE, 202, SHEFFIELD, AL 35660-5620

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	170 FORREST DR, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-7402

Mortgage

Document Number	20210348520213485
Date	Jan 27, 2021
Instrument	20210348520213485

Lender

Name	REGIONS BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 170 Forrest Dr was $591, up 83% 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	$591.00 (+82.97%)
2025	$323.00 (+3.86%)	$7,800 (+4.28%) Land $460 Building $7,340	$77,900 (+4.14%) Land $4,600 Building $73,300
2024	$311.00 (+4.01%)	$7,480 (+4.47%) Land $380 Building $7,100	$74,800 (+4.91%) Land $3,800 Building $71,000
2023	$299.00 (+8.33%)	$7,160 (+10.49%)	$71,300 (+9.83%) Land $3,500 Building $67,800
2022	$276.00	$6,480	$64,920 Land $3,240 Building $61,680

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 170 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 170 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.

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 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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