1020 Forest Ave, Jackson, AL, 36545
About This Home
Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage with classic character and modern comfort. Step into a cozy living room with a wood‑burning fireplace and gleaming hardwood floors that flow throughout. The kitchen opens to a dedicated dining room, and a separate laundry room adds everyday convenience. Built‑in hallway cabinets provide extra storage. Outdoors, enjoy a large, flat backyard with a storage shed-perfect for play, pets, gardening, or future projects. Big-ticket updates include a metal roof (2021) and central heating & cooling with a new HVAC unit. Key Features •2 bedrooms | 1 full bath •1,168 sq. ft. on a 0.34‑acre lot (per county records) •Hardwood floors throughout •Wood‑burning fireplace •Dining room + separate laundry room •Built‑in hallway storage •Storage shed & spacious, flat backyard •Metal roof (2021) •Central heating & cooling; new HVAC unit
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Materials
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Brick Siding,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 1,168
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Zoned,Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Central,Zoned
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,168
- Total interior livable area: 1,168 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Open,Laminate Counters
Property
Details
- Lease amount: 0
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch,Open Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
- Frontage length: 0
Lot
- Lot size: 0.34 Acres
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Lightning
- Cold Wave
- Hurricane
- Tornado
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Alabama Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $606 | $7,272 |
| Home Insurance * | $411 | $4,932 |
| Property Taxes | $28 | $336 |
| Electricity | $240 | $2,881 |
| Total | $1,285 | $15,420 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Alabama FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-07 | Price change | $120,000 |
| 2024-11-08 | Price change | $95,000 |
| 2024-07-22 | Listed for sale | $105,000 |
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