Etowah County property record for 700 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL 35901
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 59,071 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (57,020 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $45,908 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-02-04-3-000-054.000 |
| Primary APN | 15-02-04-3-000-054.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 99 Rooms |
| Units | 84 Units |
| Stories | 10 Stories |
| Building Area | 59,071 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 12,368 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 46,703 sqft |
| Laundry Room | Laundry Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 57,020 sqft (1.3 acres) |
| Pool Area | 920 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 259194 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 700 FORREST AVE |
| City | GADSDEN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35901-3655 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | H/S BASE YEAR - BEG INT S'LY ROW FORREST AVE & W'LY ROW 7TH ST TH SW 50 ALONG W'LY ROW 7TH ST TH SW 237.49 ALONG W'LY ROW 7TH ST TO INT W'LY ROW 7TH AVE & N ROW CHESTNUT ST TH W 246.7 ALONG N ROW CHESTNUT ST TH NE 167.38 TH SE 142.76 TH NE 152.44 TO |
| Legal Range | 6E |
| Legal Township | 12S |
| Legal Section | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ETOWAH AL |
| Township / Civil Division | GADSDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Gadsden Downtown Historic District listed 1997 · 76 contributing resources · NRIS 97001165 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
700 Forrest Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2011.
Source: Etowah County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3475 PIEDMONT RD NE, 1525, ATLANTA, GA 30305-3300 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 20113356833 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 700 Forrest Ave was $45,908, up 70.4% from the year before.
Source: Etowah County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Etowah County |
| Municipality | Gadsden City |
| Unified School District | Gadsden City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $45,908.00 (+70.44%) | ||
| 2025 | $26,935.00 | $549,700 Building $549,700 | $2,485,200 Land $213,900 Building $2,271,300 |
| 2023 | $22,714.00 (+5.07%) | $463,560 (+5.07%) Land $42,780 Building $420,780 | $2,317,800 (+5.07%) Land $213,900 Building $2,103,900 |
| 2022 | $21,618.00 | $441,187 Land $42,780 Building $398,407 | $2,205,936 Land $213,900 Building $1,992,036 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 700 Forrest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 21, 2019
| 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 700 Forrest Ave is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CITY OF GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE serves 44,637 people · EPA ID AL0000577 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 235 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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