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$398,284$116 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $390,000 on Mar 24, 2023

1040 MERION DR

CALERA, AL 35040
3
Baths
3,442 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2014
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$398K
$354K low$443K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$390,000 · Mar 24, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,119 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$39,240 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,440
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$392,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySHELBY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Calera Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.9 mi
H
Calera High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi
M
Calera Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.1 mi

District: Shelby County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35040These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.57

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,533
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.240 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,740
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,639
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

1040 Merion Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 94% of homes in Calera 35040
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Shelby County
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Calera 35040
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Shelby County
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Shelby County

What homes are worth in Calera 35040

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$103K$599K

This home is worth more than 94% of homes in Calera 35040.

How it measures up in Calera 35040

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Calera 35040.

Estimated value$398,284
CheaperTypical $241,619Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$116
CheaperTypical $153Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area3,442 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,557 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built2014
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 1040 Merion Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCalera 35040Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$398,28494% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11611% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than3,442 ft²98% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac57% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than201479% of homes86% of homes

About 1040 Merion Dr

How much is 1040 Merion Dr, Calera, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1040 Merion Dr, Calera, AL is $398,284 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $353,648 to $442,920. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1040 Merion Dr, Calera, AL last sell?

1040 Merion Dr, Calera, AL last sold on Mar 24, 2023 for $390,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1040 Merion Dr, Calera, AL?

1040 Merion Dr, Calera, AL has 3 bathrooms, 3,442 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 1040 Merion Dr, Calera, AL built?

1040 Merion Dr, Calera, AL was built in 2014, making it 12 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1040 Merion Dr, Calera, AL?

1040 Merion Dr, Calera, AL is assigned to Calera Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Calera High School (high), rated B-; Calera Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Shelby County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1040 Merion Dr, Calera, AL compare to other homes in Calera 35040?

Among the 7,792 homes in Calera 35040, it is worth more than 94% of them ($398,284 against a typical $241,619), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($116 against a typical $153), it is bigger than 98% of them (3,442 ft² against a typical 1,557 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (2014 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 60% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1040 Merion Dr, Calera, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1040 Merion Dr, Calera, AL was $2,119. The county assessed it at $39,240.

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