1237 Forest St is a 2,242 square foot house on a 8,150 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Birmingham data, we estimate the home's value is $119,808.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
8,150 sq ftLot Size
$53Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$119,808
$0 since September
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This home's estimate is 1.8% higher than the average sale price ($118K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$686
2024
$686
2023
$686 (+52.0%)
2022
$451 (−10.3%)
2021
$503 (+5.4%)
2020
$477 (−5.2%)
2019
$503 (+20.2%)
2018
$419
2017
$419 (+6.5%)
2016
$393 (+2.1%)
2013
$385
Tax history for 1237 Forest St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$686
2024
$686
2023
$686 (+52.0%)
2022
$451 (−10.3%)
2021
$503 (+5.4%)
2020
$477 (−5.2%)
2019
$503 (+20.2%)
2018
$419
2017
$419 (+6.5%)
2016
$393 (+2.1%)
2013
$385
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-HD
High-Density Single-Family Zone
This zone exists for the protection of areas, which are, or are planned to be, developed for high-density single-family dwellings, duplexes and non-residential uses that support and harmonize with high-density single-family residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,078
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
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: OAK PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 2,242
Building Sq. Ft: 2,242
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 5 BLK 4 OAK PARK
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Concrete Block Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 480
Garage / Carport Type: Concrete Block
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,150
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: 4
Municipality Name: TARRANT
Acres: 0.1871
Depth Footage: 163
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: R3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: TARRANT
Tax Area: TARRANT
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,242
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,150 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Jefferson County
APN: 23 00 08 1 004 007.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Tarrant Intermediate School
Public 3-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Tarrant High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$114,000 – $138,000
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