Coffee County property record for 885 Forest Ave, Elba, AL 36323
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 960 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $94 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Sale Dec 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 1104184002052000 |
| Primary APN | 1104184002052000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 285 sqft |
| Utility Building | 91 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 615526 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 885 FOREST AVE |
| City | ELBA |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36323-6011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RIVER ESTATES BLK A LOT 5 ELBA |
| Legal Range | 20E |
| Legal Township | 5N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER ESTATES |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COFFEE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELBA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
885 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2018.
Source: Coffee County records, as of April 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 885 FOREST AVE, ELBA, AL 36323-6011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 4, 2017 | Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 179A / 267 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COFFEE AL |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 885 FOREST AVE, ELBA, AL 36323-6011 |
| Document Number | 00179A/267 |
| Book / Page | 179A / 267 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 885 FOREST AVE, ELBA, AL 36323-6011 |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COFFEE AL |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 885 FOREST AVE, ELBA, AL 36323-6011 |
| Document Number | 00176A/434 |
| Book / Page | 176A / 434 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4425 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, CORAL GABLES, FL 33146-1837 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 885 Forest Ave was $94 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Coffee County assessment roll, as of April 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Coffee County |
| Municipality | Elba City |
| Unified School District | Elba City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $94.00 | $2,760 Land $893 Building $1,867 | $27,450 Land $8,880 Building $18,570 |
| 2023 | $2,520 (-) | $25,030 (-) Land $8,000 Building $17,030 | |
| 2022 | $88.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,520 | $25,030 Land $8,000 Building $17,030 |
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 885 Forest Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 46 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 46 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 126 (1989–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 54 of 126 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 885 Forest Ave 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF ELBA, THE WW AND EB OF THE serves 5,262 people · EPA ID AL0000295 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Carbon tetrachloride resolved · Oct 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| C Spire Wireless Fiber · Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
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