404 NW Forest Avenue NW
Fort Payne, AL 35967

Built in 1889 by W.P. Rice, one of the directors of the Fort Payne Coal and Iron Company. W.P. Rice also built the Fort Payne Opera House to arrange excursions for literally trainloads of New Englanders to Fort Payne. In 1885 this Home was owned by Fort Payne's first Major C.O. Godfrey. In 1972 it was purchased by Fred Leath, Jr. who at that time restored it. It remained in the Leath family until 2021 when purchased by JC Productions, LLC, and has been restored to the Beautiful Home it is today! This 7 bedroom 5 1/2 bath home offers certain features most homes do not!! Call and Schedule Your Showing and discover the timeless details of workmanship from the interior wood to the lighting!!