Is a car needed in Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa, AL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say car is needed

Is Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa, AL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa, AL walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is parking easy in Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa, AL?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa, AL?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa, AL have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa, AL?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say kids play outside

Is Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa, AL walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa, AL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa, AL quiet?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa, AL?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there's wildlife

Are neighbors friendly in Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa, AL?

As of early 2026, 30% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa, AL?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say streets are well-lit

Would people walk alone at night in Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa, AL?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do residents of Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa, AL plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 18% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

What is 1908 5th Ave E estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1908 5th Ave E in Tuscaloosa, AL is $256,400 .

Is Tuscaloosa a buyer's or seller's market?

Tuscaloosa is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Tuscaloosa?

The median sale price in Tuscaloosa is $259K. That is down $700 from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Forest Lake neighborhood?

Residents describe the Forest Lake neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, AL as dog-friendly, walkable to restaurants, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa .

How big is the lot at 1908 5th Ave E?

The lot at 1908 5th Ave E in Tuscaloosa, AL is about 0.44 acres (19,000 sq ft).

Does 1908 5th Ave E have a garage?

Yes, 1908 5th Ave E in Tuscaloosa, AL has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$256,400

Trulia Estimate

Studio
1,148 sqft (on 0.44 acres)

1908 5th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Forest Lake

Est. Refi. Payment $1,453/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$256K

Since last month

$8K (+3.1%)

Since last year

$2K (+0.7%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +118% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$249K
July 2026	$242K
June 2026	$251K
May 2026	$248K
April 2026	$243K
March 2026	$237K
February 2026	$259K
January 2026	$229K
2025
December 2025	$228K
November 2025	$243K
October 2025	$252K
September 2025	$239K
August 2025	$247K
July 2025	$258K
June 2025	$248K
May 2025	$244K
April 2025	$273K
March 2025	$252K
February 2025	$197K
January 2025	$196K
2024
December 2024	$185K
November 2024	$189K
October 2024	$186K
September 2024	$173K
August 2024	$190K
July 2024	$183K
June 2024	$192K
May 2024	$192K
April 2024	$184K
March 2024	$171K
February 2024	$171K
January 2024	$172K
2023
December 2023	$171K
November 2023	$173K
October 2023	$149K
September 2023	$166K
August 2023	$153K
July 2023	$168K
June 2023	$170K
May 2023	$147K
April 2023	$145K
March 2023	$142K
February 2023	$131K
January 2023	$132K
2022
December 2022	$128K
November 2022	$129K
October 2022	$127K
September 2022	$127K
August 2022	$123K
July 2022	$117K
May 2022	$113K
April 2022	$114K
March 2022	$121K
February 2022	$129K
January 2022	$130K
2021
December 2021	$129K
November 2021	$130K
October 2021	$130K
September 2021	$130K
August 2021	$134K
July 2021	$139K
June 2021	$146K
May 2021	$156K
April 2021	$160K
March 2021	$149K
February 2021	$151K
January 2021	$151K
2020
December 2020	$150K
November 2020	$147K
October 2020	$151K
September 2020	$152K
August 2020	$168K
July 2020	$165K
June 2020	$159K
May 2020	$160K
April 2020	$155K
March 2020	$150K
February 2020	$151K
January 2020	$143K
2019
December 2019	$144K
November 2019	$146K
October 2019	$141K
September 2019	$143K
August 2019	$134K
July 2019	$135K
June 2019	$118K
May 2019	$124K
April 2019	$124K
March 2019	$137K
February 2019	$143K
January 2019	$142K
2018
December 2018	$145K
November 2018	$149K
October 2018	$154K
September 2018	$155K
August 2018	$151K
July 2018	$143K
June 2018	$144K
May 2018	$145K
April 2018	$140K
March 2018	$139K
February 2018	$139K
January 2018	$130K
2017
December 2017	$112K
November 2017	$106K
October 2017	$102K
September 2017	$100K
August 2017	$106K
July 2017	$108K
June 2017	$111K
May 2017	$112K
April 2017	$112K
March 2017	$115K
February 2017	$121K
January 2017	$121K
2016
December 2016	$123K
November 2016	$115K
October 2016	$120K
September 2016	$119K
August 2016	$114K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1815 Forest Lake Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL	0.14	Single-Family Home	$625,000	01/26/26		-	1,142
408 18th St E, Tuscaloosa, AL	0.14	Single-Family Home	$650,000	02/24/26	3	1	1,330
407 17th St E, Tuscaloosa, AL	0.18	Single-Family Home	$371,000	08/04/26		-	1,515
111 19th St E, Tuscaloosa, AL	0.27	Single-Family Home	$225,300	07/08/26		1	1,456
405 17th St E, Tuscaloosa, AL	0.18	Single-Family Home	$207,000	06/05/26	3	2	1,080
1613 5th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL	0.21	Single-Family Home	$240,000	03/11/26	4	4	2,300

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
971 GERMANTOWN RD, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35406	3.75	-	5	3.5	3,936	Off Market
832 11th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401	1.61	-	Studio	-	1,648	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1940

Lot Size

0.44 acres

Living Area

1,148 sqft

Price/Sqft

$223

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1908 5th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL. 1908 5th Ave E is in the Forest Lake neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, AL and in ZIP code 35401. This property has approximately 1,148 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.44 acres and was built in 1940.

1908 5th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 is a studio, 1,148 sqft single-family home in Forest Lake, built in 1940. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $256,400, with a rent estimate of $1,491/month.

Home Details for 1908 5th Ave E

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Piers
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1940Year Updated: 2000
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.44 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,399	$186,300

Home facts updated by county records

Additional Cost

Market trends in Tuscaloosa

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$259K

$700MoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.2%MoM

Price per sq ft

$167

$1MoM

Available listings

569

14MoM

Around this home

University Place Elementary School
PK-5
Public
483 Students
Tuscaloosa City School District
8/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
University Place is a great school with awesome teachers and leaders. Students and faculty feels like one big family!
Other Review
5y ago
6 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Forest Lake

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Buy: $170k - $1.67m

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What Locals Say about Forest Lake

At least 10 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say car is needed
80 % Say it's dog friendly
71 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
64 % Say parking is easy
64 % Say yards are well-kept
60 % Say there are sidewalks
57 % Say kids play outside
57 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
44 % Say there's holiday spirit
38 % Say it's quiet
33 % Say there's wildlife
30 % Say neighbors are friendly
29 % Say streets are well-lit
25 % Say people would walk alone at night
18 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Kim H.
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6y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood for 25 years. I love my neighbors. the neighborhood association is active. there are two churches & a school. it's convenient."
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Kim H.
Resident
7y ago
"My neighborhood is centrally located and one can get anywhere in town quickly and with little traffic."
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Frequently asked questions about 1908 5th Ave E

What is 1908 5th Ave E estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1908 5th Ave E in Tuscaloosa, AL is $256,400.
Is Tuscaloosa a buyer's or seller's market?
Tuscaloosa is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Tuscaloosa?
The median sale price in Tuscaloosa is $259K. That is down $700 from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Forest Lake neighborhood?
Residents describe the Forest Lake neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, AL as dog-friendly, walkable to restaurants, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Forest Lake, Tuscaloosa.
How big is the lot at 1908 5th Ave E?
The lot at 1908 5th Ave E in Tuscaloosa, AL is about 0.44 acres (19,000 sq ft).
Does 1908 5th Ave E have a garage?
Yes, 1908 5th Ave E in Tuscaloosa, AL has a garage.