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$761,014$229 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $165,475 on Mar 5, 2021

1126 LAKE FOREST CIR

HOOVER, AL 35244
2.5
Baths
3,319 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.
0.56 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$761K
$694K low$828K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$165,475 · Mar 5, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,201 (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.$48,140 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$46,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$481,400

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.0.56
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, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 96 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Riverchase Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
M
Berry Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.5 mi
H
Spain Park High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.5 mi

District: Hoover City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35244These 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.54
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.36,828
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,593 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$103,965
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,148
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 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

1126 Lake Forest Cir 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 93% of homes in Shelby County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Riverchase
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Shelby County
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Birmingham 35244
  • Older than 87% of homes in Birmingham 35244

What homes are worth in Birmingham 35244

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

This home
$201K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 91% of homes in Birmingham 35244.

How it measures up in Birmingham 35244

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Birmingham 35244.

Estimated value$761,014
CheaperTypical $475,591Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$229
CheaperTypical $192Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area3,319 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,450 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.56 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 1126 Lake Forest Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiverchaseBirmingham 35244Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$761,01489% of homes91% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22994% of homes78% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than3,319 ft²68% of homes81% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.56 ac67% of homes74% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than198329% of homes13% of homes21% of homes

About 1126 Lake Forest Cir

How much is 1126 Lake Forest Cir, Hoover, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1126 Lake Forest Cir, Hoover, AL is $761,014 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $694,315 to $827,712. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1126 Lake Forest Cir, Hoover, AL last sell?

1126 Lake Forest Cir, Hoover, AL last sold on Mar 5, 2021 for $165,475, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1126 Lake Forest Cir, Hoover, AL?

1126 Lake Forest Cir, Hoover, AL has 2.5 bathrooms, 3,319 square feet of living space and a 0.56-acre lot.

When was 1126 Lake Forest Cir, Hoover, AL built?

1126 Lake Forest Cir, Hoover, AL was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1126 Lake Forest Cir, Hoover, AL?

1126 Lake Forest Cir, Hoover, AL is assigned to Riverchase Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Berry Middle School (middle), rated A+; Spain Park High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Hoover City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1126 Lake Forest Cir, Hoover, AL compare to other homes in Birmingham 35244?

Among the 12,108 homes in Birmingham 35244, it is worth more than 91% of them ($761,014 against a typical $475,591), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($229 against a typical $192), it is bigger than 81% of them (3,319 ft² against a typical 2,450 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.56 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1983 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 93% 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 1126 Lake Forest Cir, Hoover, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1126 Lake Forest Cir, Hoover, AL was $3,201. The county assessed it at $48,140.

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