Colbert County property record for 290 Forrest Dr, Cherokee, AL 35616
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,391 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.458 acres (19,994 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale Sep 2020 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-07-35-3-002-016.000 |
| Primary APN | 05-07-35-3-002-016.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 29 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,391 sqft Adjusted Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 19,994 sqft (0.458 acres) |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | 39708 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 290 FORREST DR |
| City | CHEROKEE |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35616-7404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 HIWASSEE CHEROKEE 100 X 199 /DB 2020 PG 29397-29398 & DB 2024 PG 8235 (LIFE ESTATE) |
| Legal Subdivision | HIWASSEE - CHEROKEE /3-264 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COLBERT AL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEROKEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3040 |
| Census Tract | 21000 |
Source: Colbert County records, as of December 10, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 290 FORREST DR, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-7404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2024 | Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 3, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 4, 2019 | Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0020208235 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2020 / 8235 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLBERT AL |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Property Address | 290 FORREST DR, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-7404 |
| Document Number | 02024/8235 |
| Book / Page | 2024 / 8235 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 264 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202408235 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 290 FORREST DR, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-7404 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 290 FORREST DR, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-7404 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLBERT AL |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 290 FORREST DR, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-7404 |
| Document Number | 2020/29397 |
| Book / Page | 2020 / 29397 |
| Map Reference | MB6 PG264 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202029397 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 406 AVALON AVE, 406, MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661-2808 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 290 FORREST DR, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-7404 |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLBERT AL |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 290 FORREST DR, CHEROKEE, AL 35616-7404 |
| Document Number | 002019/248 |
| Book / Page | 2019 / 248 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900248 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 406 AVALON AVE, MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661-2808 |
Source: Colbert County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,960 (+11.86%) Land $460 Building $3,500 | $39,400 (+11.3%) Land $4,500 Building $34,900 | |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $3,540 | $35,400 Land $3,400 Building $32,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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