DeKalb County property record for 246 Forest Dr, Henagar, AL 35978
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,074 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 1.83 acres (79,715 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,679 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-05-22-0-000-010.012 |
| Primary APN | 08-05-22-0-000-010.012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,074 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,074 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,714 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 79,715 sqft (1.83 acres) |
| Garage Area | 744 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 862 sqft |
| Deck Area | 286 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 139098 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 246 FOREST DR |
| City | HENAGAR |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35978-7427 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S22 T5S R8E SYLVANIA CONT 1.83 AC(C)DEKALB LAKE ESTATESLOT 12 & 14 |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEKALB LAKE EST |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | DEKALB AL |
| Township / Civil Division | RAINSVILLE-SYLVANIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 960301 |
246 Forest Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2011.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 246 FOREST DR, HENAGAR, AL 35978-7427 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20113035366 |
| Deed Book / Page | 753 / 88 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000753/88 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 246 Forest Dr was $1,679 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.1% from the year before.
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of May 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Municipality | Sylvania Town |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,679.00 (+7.15%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,567.00 Homeowner's exemption | $46,960 Land $1,140 Building $45,820 | $519,860 Land $12,560 Building $507,300 |
| 2023 | $1,463.00 (-5.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $43,900 (-5.67%) | $438,860 (-5.7%) Land $12,560 Building $426,300 |
| 2022 | $1,553.00 Homeowner's exemption | $46,540 Land $1,340 Building $45,200 | $465,380 Land $13,480 Building $451,900 |
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 246 Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2011
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 246 Forest Dr is moderate, ranking above 66% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 66% of the US · above 87% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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