196 Forest Rd is a 1,542 square foot house on a 0.38 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 01, 1984 for $49,995. Based on Redfin's Bessemer data, we estimate the home's value is $171,814.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$111Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$171,814
$122K since sold in November 1984$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 5.5% lower than the average sale price ($182K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-2
Single Family Residence District
This district consists of areas suitable for single family residences on small lots. The R-2 District allows for certain accessory uses customarily associated with single family dwellings. Further, the district provides for institutional uses, which are integrally related to residential neighborhoods.
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Include but are not limited to:
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,542
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Brick/Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Building Improvement Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PATES FORESTDALE SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,542
Building Sq. Ft: 3,084
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BEGIN AT THE N MOST PT OF LOT SAID PT BEING ON THE SE LY R/W OF FOREST RD 51 FT S S LY OF THE SE INTER OF FOREST RD & FOREST CIR TH SW LY 205 FT ALONG THE SE LY R/W OF FOREST RD TH S 91.8 FT TH NE LY 237.8 FT TH W LY 16 FT TH N 86.7 FT TO P O B BEING PART OF LOT 8 PATES FORESTDALE SUB
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 16,534
Legal Lot Number: 8
Municipality Name: HUEYTOWN
Acres: 0.3796
Zoning Code: R2
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: HUEYTOWN
Tax Area: HUEYTOWN
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,542
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Jefferson County
APN: 30 00 29 2 006 012.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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Hueytown Primary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Hueytown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Hueytown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$164,000 – $198,000
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