Etowah County property record for 701 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL 35901
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 9,628 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $11,720 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-02-04-3-000-029.000 |
| Primary APN | 15-02-04-3-000-029.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 9,628 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,748 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 4,880 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Glass |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Prestressed Concrete |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,720 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 194474 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 701 FORREST AVE |
| City | GADSDEN |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35901-3618 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Legal Description | H/S BASE YEAR BEG AT INT OF S LINE OF 1ST AVE AND W LINE OF N 7TH ST & THENCE RUN SW'LY ALONG W LINE OF N 7TH ST TO THE N LINE OF FORREST AVE,THENCE NW'LY 75,THENCE NE'LY 100,THENCE NW'LY 75,THENCE NE'LY 95.72 TO S BOUNDARY LINE OF FIRST AVE, THENCE |
| Legal Range | 6E |
| Legal Township | 12S |
| Legal Section | 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | KYLE, R B TOWN CREEK ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-6 |
| Jurisdiction | ETOWAH AL |
| Township / Civil Division | GADSDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| 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.
701 Forrest Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2015.
Source: Etowah County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 406, GADSDEN, AL 35902-0406 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20153424633 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 701 Forrest Ave was $11,720, up 13.5% 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 | $11,720.00 (+13.51%) | ||
| 2025 | $10,325.00 | $210,720 Land $14,040 Building $196,680 | $1,053,600 Land $70,200 Building $983,400 |
| 2023 | $12,446.00 (+20.54%) | $254,000 (+20.54%) Land $14,040 Building $239,960 | $1,270,000 (+20.54%) Land $70,200 Building $1,199,800 |
| 2022 | $10,325.00 | $210,720 Land $14,040 Building $196,680 | $1,053,600 Land $70,200 Building $983,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 701 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 701 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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